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Michael Alan Nelson Hexed-ravaganza: Graphic Novel and Book Reviews

Posted on May 4, 2015 16 Comments

Once upon a time, Tiara and Mogsy had a conversation on Twitter about Michael Alan Nelson and thus the idea of a “Hexed Day” was born… * * * A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Hexed: The Sisters […]

#ThrowBackThursday – Graphic Novel Review: Wolverine: Old Man Logan by Mark Millar

Posted on April 9, 2015 2 Comments

If you’re not familiar with the #TBT, which is how Throwback Thursday is usually shortened, it’s a meme done on various social media sites and blogs that repost/post old pictures, old posts, and old tweets, from the past (throwbacks) and post them on Thursday . For a while I’ve been wanting to go back to old […]

Book Review: Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop

Posted on April 5, 2015 13 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 3 of The Others Publisher: Roc (March 3, 2015) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars More and more, I’m understanding why these books are so universally loved by urban […]

Book Review: Touch by Claire North

Posted on March 30, 2015 19 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Touch by Claire North Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Orbit (February 24, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Does the idea of a unique, sc-fi thriller excite you? Read this book. Love wild, mind-trip […]

Book Review: Prudence by Gail Carriger

Posted on March 17, 2015 22 Comments

Prudence by Gail Carriger Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk Series: Book 1 of The Custard Protocol Publisher: Orbit (March 17, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I didn’t expect to like this one so much. First of all, I haven’t read any of Gail Carriger’s other books save for Soulless which I found quite enjoyable, but ultimately the […]

Book Review: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Posted on March 13, 2015 12 Comments

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Genre: Dystopia, Post-Apocalypse Publisher: Knopf Doubleday (September 9, 2014) Author’s Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars An actor’s death while performing the eponymous role in King Lear heralds the end of an age, ushering in a new one with a roar. No one expected the […]

Audiobook Review: Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron

Posted on March 10, 2015 24 Comments

Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Heartstrikers Publisher: Audible (Nov 18, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Narrator: Vikas Adam | Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins I found this book surprisingly enjoyable…or perhaps that ought not to be so surprising. After all, I loved The Spirit Thief and the rollicking […]

YA Weekend: Half the World by Joe Abercrombie

Posted on February 7, 2015 33 Comments

Half the World by Joe Abercrombie Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Shattered Sea Publisher: Del Rey (February 17, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars You gotta hand it to Joe Abercrombie. Knocking it out of the park on his first venture into Young Adult territory could be seen as a fluke, but […]

Book Review: Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear

Posted on February 3, 2015 29 Comments

Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear Genre: Steampunk, Fantasy Series: Book One/Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (February 3, 2015) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars “You ain’t gonna like what I have to tell you, but I’m gonna tell you anyway. See, my name is Karen Memery, like memory only spelt with an e, and I’m one of the girls what […]

Comic Review: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1

Posted on January 28, 2015 6 Comments

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1 by Ryan North Genre: Superhero, Leading Ladies Publisher: Marvel Comics (January 7, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 Doreen Green, better known to readers as Squirrel Girl, has decided that it’s time for her to stop living in the Avengers’ attic and forge her own identity […]