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Book Review: The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on January 25, 2016 25 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 6 of Mistborn Publisher: Tor Books (January 26, 2016) Length: 448 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter 2016 is another big year for Brandon Sanderson […]

Short & Sweet Audio Review: Should We Drown in Feathered Sleep by Michael Merriam

Posted on January 22, 2016 3 Comments

Should We Drown in Feathered Sleep by Michael Merriam Series: Standalone Publisher: Carina Press (November 10, 2010) Memorable Quote: “They hated to watch another be in pain, but it was necessary for her to die in order to be reborn.” TL;DR Review: Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 Stars. M A G I C A L! Narrator: […]

Audiobook Review: Star Wars: The Old Republic: Deceived by Paul S. Kemp

Posted on January 20, 2016 13 Comments

Genre: Science-Fiction, Gaming, Media Tie-In Series: Star Wars: The Old Republic #2 Publisher: Del Ray (March 22, 2011) Author’s Information: Website | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Marc Thompson | Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Random House Audio (March 22, 2011) | Whispersync Ready: Yes Second book set in the gaming canon […]

Audiobook Review: The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

Posted on January 12, 2016 10 Comments

Genre: Gothic Horror Series: Standalone Publisher: Harper Perennial (December 30, 1987) Author Information: Website Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Narrator: Ralph Cosham | Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Blackstone Audio (December 6, 2004) | Whispersync Ready: Yes Continuing on my quest to read more speculative classics, […]

YA Weekend Audio: The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore

Posted on January 9, 2016 16 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Audible Studios (11/10/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Narrators: Kirby Heyborne, Cynthia Farrell | Length: 8 hrs 59 min Lately, most […]

Book Review: City of Light by Keri Arthur + Giveaway!

Posted on January 5, 2016 20 Comments

***The giveaway is now over, thanks to everyone who entered!*** A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. City of Light by Keri Arthur Genre: Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of Outcast Publisher: Signet (1/5/16) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars This was […]

Audiobook Review: The Rising by Ian Tregillis

Posted on January 4, 2016 21 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Rising by Ian Tregillis Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Alchemy Wars Publisher: Hachette Audio (12/1/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Chris Kayser | Length: 12 hrs 47 min I loved Ian Tregillis’ The Mechanical, and I’m […]

YA Weekend: Drown by Esther Dalseno

Posted on January 2, 2016 8 Comments

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Retelling, Romance Publisher: 3 Little Birds Books (October 31, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars First of all, I have to say the cover for this book is gorgeous. With that aside, speculative YA fiction and I have a strange relationship. I’m […]

Book Review: Barsk: The Elephants’ Graveyard by Lawrence M. Schoen + GIVEAWAY!

Posted on December 29, 2015 20 Comments

***The giveaway is now over, thanks to everyone who entered!*** A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Barsk: The Elephants’ Graveyard by Lawrence M. Schoen Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (12/29/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars We’re just about nearing the […]

Book Review: Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen

Posted on December 24, 2015 20 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Shadow Publisher: Orbit (10/27/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Wake of Vultures has all the qualities of a great book. First, it features a […]