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Book Review: Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman

Posted on July 11, 2014 4 Comments

Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman Genre: Non-Fiction, Biography Publisher: Spiegel & Grau (April 2010) Author Info: Twitter Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars : I enjoyed spotting the different characters and story elements within the book that the show expands on so wonderfully. Yes I read this because I’ve watched and enjoyed the […]

Book Review: The Magicians by Lev Grossman

Posted on July 9, 2014 24 Comments

The Magicians by Lev Grossman Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Magicians Publisher: Viking (August 11, 2009) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Self-absorbed, annoying, moody, smug, dissatisfied, spoiled, fake, maudlin, insecure, aimless, whiny, stupid, pampered, emo, vain, egotistical, small-minded, excessive, inconsiderate, thankless, pretentious, snobby, entitled, mercurial, immature, depressed, hypocritical, mean-spirited, cynical, clueless – just a […]

Book Review: Libriomancer by Jim C. Hines

Posted on July 2, 2014 13 Comments

Libriomancer by Jim C. Hines Genre: Urban Fantasy, Magic Series: Magic Ex Libris #1 Publisher: DAW (August 2012) Author Info: www.jimchines.com Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars I’m not going to say this was the greatest story ever, or that I really came to care about the characters and their fate, but for the sake of […]

Book Review: EVE: Templar One by Tony Gonzales

Posted on June 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

EVE: Templar One by Tony Gonzales Genre: Science Fiction, Gaming Tie-in Publisher: Gollancz (February 2013) Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars My husband tried for a time to convince me to play EVE, the futuristic massive multiplayer online game about corporate space intrigue, piracy and politics. I couldn’t get beyond the whole “spreadsheets in space” […]

Book Review: The Leopard by K.V. Johansen

Posted on June 20, 2014 1 Comment

The Leopard by K.V. Johansen Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Marakand Publisher: Pyr (June 10, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars The Leopard was a really tough book to rate and as I sit down to write this review, I find myself waffling back and forth on my […]

Book Review: The Boost by Stephen Baker

Posted on June 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Boost by Stephen Baker Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (May 20, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is an interesting look into our not too distant future, perhaps one that is more plausible than we think. Mobile devices have already led to wearables, miniature electronic devices that act as an extension […]

Book Review: Naamah’s Blessing by Jacqueline Carey

Posted on June 8, 2014 1 Comment

Naamah’s Blessing by Jacqueline Carey Genre: Fantasy, Erotica Series: Moirin’s Trilogy #3, Kushiel’s Legacy #9 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Publication Date: June 2011 Author Info: http://www.jacquelinecarey.com Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Politics and intrigue are always at the heart of d’Angeline adventures and this ninth and final book in Carey’s Kushiel series is no […]

YA Weekend: Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne

Posted on June 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of Monument 14 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (June 5, 2012) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars A little bit like Lord of the Flies meets The Breakfast Club meets The Mist, Monument 14 is about a group of children holed up in a superstore after a freak hailstorm causes a chemical leak from the […]

Book Review: Night Terrors by Tim Waggoner

Posted on May 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Night Terrors by Tim Waggoner Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Shadow Watch Publisher: Angry Robot (May 27, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars I think reading this book gave me better insight into coulrophobia. I mean, clowns are kinda creepy I guess. But I’ve also always found […]

YA Weekend: Death Sworn by Leah Cypess

Posted on May 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

Death Sworn by Leah Cypess Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Death Sworn Publisher: Greenwillow (March 4, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars After reading this book, I just had to look inside myself and wonder if I’m suffering from YA burnout. But now I’ve gone and […]