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Book Review: The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin

Posted on January 19, 2015 20 Comments

The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin Genre: Science-Fiction Publisher: Avon Books (March 1971) Author Information: Website Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The story takes place in Portland, Oregon; the year is 2002. Portland, and much of the world, is existing under very poor conditions. George Orr finds himself on a fantastic journey after being treated […]

YA Weekend: Shutter by Courtney Alameda

Posted on January 10, 2015 14 Comments

Shutter by Courtney Alameda Genre: Young Adult, Horror Series: Book 1 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (February 3, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Horror in Young Adult fiction is tricky territory, so whenever I see a novel getting some buzz, I can’t help but take notice. Shutter ended up surprising me. While it probably wasn’t […]

Book Review: Owl and the Japanese Circus by Kristi Charish

Posted on January 9, 2015 26 Comments

Owl and the Japanese Circus by Kristi Charish Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Adventures of Owl Publisher: Pocket Star (January 13, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Kristi Charish is an author after my own heart. First, her book Owl and the Japanese Circus stars Alix “Owl” Hiboux, a former archaeologist turned international […]

Book Review and GIVEAWAY! Half-Resurrection Blues by Daniel José Older

Posted on January 5, 2015 19 Comments

GIVEAWAY! *** This giveaway is now over, thanks to everyone who entered! *** Half-Resurrection Blues by Daniel José Older Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Bone Street Rumba Publisher: Roc (January 6, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars It feels like just the other day I was expressing my desire for more ghosts in urban fantasy, […]

Anthology Review: Stories of the Raksura by Martha Wells

Posted on December 22, 2014 27 Comments

Stories of the Raksura by Martha Wells Genre: Fantasy, Anthology Series: Books of the Raksura Publisher: Night Shade (September 2, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Stories of the Raksura is a delightful romp into Martha Wells’ world of the Raksura – even if you have not read the main series. I have been meaning to […]

Novella Review: Hisses and Wings by Alex Bledsoe and Teresa Frohock

Posted on December 19, 2014 8 Comments

Hisses and Wings by Alex Bledsoe and Teresa Frohock Genre: Supernatural, Angels, Fantasy Publisher: The Story Vault (December 2014) Wendy’s rating: 4 of 5 stars I love magic. I love interesting ways to present magic. In Hisses and Wings, music is the source of mysterious power, and anyone who has ever been touched by a song can attest […]

Graphic Novel Review: Criminal, Vol. 6: The Last of the Innocent by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips

Posted on December 16, 2014 7 Comments

Criminal, Vol. 6: The Last of the Innocent by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips Genre: Noir, Crime Publisher: Marvel (December 2011) Wendy’s rating: 4 of 5 stars Brubaker and Phillips are known for their off-the-wall noir storytelling, so it is no surprise to see all the noir elements at play in their Criminal series. But volume 6, […]

Book Review: City of Eternal Night by Kristen Painter

Posted on December 9, 2014 17 Comments

City of Eternal Night by Kristen Painter Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Crescent City Publisher: Orbit (December 2, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars My excitement to read this book is evidence enough for me that the first installment of this series ended a lot stronger than it began. I went through the first […]

Book Review: Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix

Posted on December 1, 2014 24 Comments

Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Quirk (September 23, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Horrorstör scratched a really great itch. When it comes to the Horror genre, I’m an unabashed fan of ghost stories and books about hauntings. Thing is, because so many of them follow the same formula and use […]

#RRSciFiMonth: Falling Sky by Rajan Khanna

Posted on November 25, 2014 16 Comments

Sci-Fi November is a month-long blog event hosted by Oh The Books and Rinn Reads this year, created to celebrate everything amazing about science fiction! From TV shows to movies, books to comics, and everything else in between, it is intended to help science fiction lovers share their love and passion for this genre and its many, […]