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Book Review: Snakewood by Adrian Selby

Posted on March 14, 2016 28 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Snakewood by Adrian Selby Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 / Stand Alone Publisher: Orbit (March 15, 2016) Length: 432 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter It has been ten years since the mercenary group known […]

Book Review: The Brimstone Deception by Lisa Shearin

Posted on February 16, 2016 15 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Brimstone Deception by Lisa Shearin Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 3 of The SPI Files Publisher: Ace (January 26, 2016) Length: 304 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter The Brimstone Deception is the third installment […]

YA Weekend: Audiobook Review Bites

Posted on February 14, 2016 13 Comments

One of my unofficial reading resolutions of 2016 is to catch up with (and in some cases, complete) all the Young Adult series I started over the years. On some level, I want this goal to remain a fun, relaxing, no-stress pastime between my review books, but it may also be my most ambitious challenge […]

Book Review: The Guns of Ivrea by Clifford Beal

Posted on February 11, 2016 15 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Guns of Ivrea by Clifford Beal Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Tales of Valdur Publisher: Solaris (February 9, 2016) Length: 371 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Piratical fantasy? Yes, please. I love me […]

Audiobook Review: Star Wars: The Perfect Weapon by Delilah S. Dawson

Posted on February 8, 2016 4 Comments

Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Science-Fantasy Series: Star Wars Canon Publisher: Del Ray (November 24, 2015) Information: Website | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 3 of 5 Stars Narrator: January LaVoy | Length: 1 hrs and 57 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Random House Audio (November 24, 2015) | Whispersync Ready: No Very slight spoilers, but you’ve been warned. I’m one […]

Book Review: The King’s Justice by Stephen R. Donaldson

Posted on January 24, 2016 10 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The King’s Justice by Stephen R. Donaldson Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Novella Collection Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons (10/13/15) Length: 320 pages Author Information: Website While my own personal experience with Stephen R. Donaldson is admittedly limited, his […]

Book Review: An Apprentice to Elves by Sarah Monette and Elizabeth Bear

Posted on January 8, 2016 11 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. An Apprentice to Elves by Sarah Monette and Elizabeth Bear Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 3 of Iskryne World Publisher: Tor (10/13/15) Author Information: Sarah Monette | Elizabeth Bear Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars It’s no surprise that my interest was piqued […]

Short & Sweet Review: The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Posted on January 7, 2016 9 Comments

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco Series: The Girl from the Well #1 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire (August 5, 2014) Memorable Quote: “It is not in my nature to be interested in the living. But there are many things, I have found, that defy nature.” TL;DR Review: Tiara’s Rating: 2.5 to 3 stars. […]

Book Review: Midnight Taxi Tango by Daniel José Older

Posted on January 7, 2016 19 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Midnight Taxi Tango by Daniel José Older Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Bone Street Rumba Publisher: Roc (1/5/16) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Midnight Taxi Tango is the second book of the vividly imaginative Bone […]

YA Weekend: Infinity Lost by S. Harrison

Posted on January 3, 2016 9 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Infinity Lost by S. Harrison Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of The Infinity Trilogy Publisher: Skyscape (11/1/15) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars 2015 was a great year for YA fiction, with lots of new ideas […]