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Book Review: The Magician’s Land by Lev Grossman

Posted on August 5, 2014 19 Comments

The Magician’s Land by Lev Grossman Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 3 of The Magicians Publisher: Viking (August 5, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I practically binge read this series, which is unusual for me. But truly, it is a rare pleasure indeed when subsequent books in a series just get better and better. I’ve had […]

Book Review: The Martian by Andy Weir

Posted on July 28, 2014 24 Comments

The Martian by Andy Weir Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Crown Publishing (February 11, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars One of my greatest fears is being lost in space, helplessly drifting forever in the endless dark until you either die of thirst or starvation or run out of air, and it’s this idea of dying […]

YA Weekend: Half A King by Joe Abercrombie

Posted on June 29, 2014 19 Comments

Half a King by Joe Abercrombie Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Shattered Sea Publisher: Del Rey (July 15, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Half a King is marketed as a Young Adult novel so I’m also going to label it as such, but doing so […]

Book Review: The Shadow Throne by Django Wexler

Posted on June 27, 2014 30 Comments

The Shadow Throne by Django Wexler Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Shadow Campaigns Publisher: Roc (July 1, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I used to think military fantasy wasn’t my thing, but ever since I started reading a lot again for book blogging, it’s become even […]

Book Review: Cibola Burn by James S.A. Corey

Posted on June 25, 2014 26 Comments

Cibola Burn by James S.A. Corey Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 4 of The Expanse Publisher: Orbit (June 17, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars The Expanse is probably my science fiction series right now, and I think Cibola Burn is the best installment yet. Why, you ask? Well, unlike the previous books, which I felt […]

YA Weekend: Earth Girl by Janet Edwards

Posted on May 17, 2014 2 Comments

Earth Girl by Janet Edwards Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of Earth Girl Publisher: Pyr (March 5, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars When I think about Young Adult books from Pyr, words that spring immediately to mind are “distinct”, “unconventional” and “unique”. I guess that’s […]

Book Review: Something More Than Night by Ian Tregillis

Posted on December 2, 2013 2 Comments

Something More Than Night by Ian Tregillis Genre: Fantasy, Mystery Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Date of Publication: December 3, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars – “Mind-bendingly original and inventive ideas in this book’s story and world; Tregillis’ writing leaves me in awe, especially the crime noir fiction-inspired […]

Book Review: Mayhem by Sarah Pinborough

Posted on September 10, 2013 Leave a Comment

Mayhem by Sarah Pinborough Genre: Horror Series: Book 1 Publisher: Jo Fletcher Date of Publication: April 25, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Interestingly enough, well before this book came into my life, I’d happened to be browsing through the many publishing-related newsletters in my email inbox one day when a deliciously creepy animated gif […]

Graphic Novel Review: Batman/Huntress: A Cry for Blood by Greg Rucka

Posted on July 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

Note: This is an older review. I reread this book recently, and this still pretty much stands event though I do know more about the character and have read some of No Man’s Land and the events before and after it. Born into a mob family, Helena Bertinelli lost her family at a very young, becoming the sole […]

Book Review: Darkly Dreaming Dexter by

Posted on June 15, 2013 Leave a Comment

Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay I picked up this book because I love the series. The premise of a serial killer killing other serial killers was just too interesting to pass up. You actually root for Dex, even though you know that he’s the bad guy as well. The beginning of this book was […]