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Book Review: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Posted on September 17, 2014 15 Comments
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Kate Daniels Publisher: Ace (April 1, 2007) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Hooray! From now on, whenever someone asks me if I have read any Ilona Andrews, no longer do I have to look down shame-facedly at my shoes and admit, “No, but I’ve […]
Book Review: Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs
Posted on September 16, 2014 21 Comments
Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs Genre: Urban Fantasy, Anthology Series: Mercy Thompson Publisher: Ace (September 2, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I want to start by saying I’m not a big reader of short fiction, and on the whole I tend not to bother with any novellas, short stories or anthologies that are companion to an existing […]
Book Review: Gleam by Tom Fletcher
Posted on September 15, 2014 21 Comments
Gleam by Tom Fletcher Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Factory Trilogy Publisher: Jo Fletcher (September 4, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I had no idea what to expect before heading into Gleam. I was only perhaps vaguely aware of its dystopian nature, and coupled with that striking image of the pyramid on the […]
Book Review: The Vampires of Manhattan by Melissa de la Cruz
Posted on September 8, 2014 22 Comments
The Vampires of Manhattan by Melissa de la Cruz Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Vampires of Manhattan Publisher: Hyperion (September 9, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I accepted The Vampires of Manhattan for review before I found out the book was actually the first of a sequel series to Melissa de […]
Book Review: The Bullet-Catcher’s Daughter by Rod Duncan
Posted on September 2, 2014 19 Comments
The Bullet-Catcher’s Daughter by Rod Duncan Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk Series: Book 1 of The Fall of the Gas-Lit Empire Publisher: Angry Robot (August 26, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Angry Robot is making a comeback this fall with a couple of great titles, and The Bullet-Catcher’s Daughter is one gem that is deserving of a […]
YA Weekend: Angelfall by Susan Ee
Posted on August 31, 2014 19 Comments
Angelfall by Susan Ee Series: Penryn & the End of Days #1 Genre: Young Adult, Supernatural, Post-Apocalyptic Publisher: Feral Dream (May 2011) Author Info: http://www.SusanEe.com Wendy’s Rating ~ 4 of 5 stars Angelfall is a refreshing and welcome take on the end of the world. Young adult novels are not usually to my taste, mainly because […]
Graphic Novel Review: Batman vol.1: The Court of Owls by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
Posted on August 29, 2014 8 Comments
Batman, Vol. 1: The Court of Owls by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo Series: Batman vol II #1-7 Publisher: DC Comics Author Info | Artist Info Wendy’s Rating ~ 4 of 5 stars What is Gotham? Well, according to Batman, Gotham is Batman. This is how the first issue opens, with Batman’s conceit on full display. All the […]
Book Review: Lock In by John Scalzi + Novella Review: Unlocked
Posted on August 25, 2014 26 Comments
Lock In by John Scalzi Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (August 26, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Whenever I need a good pick-me-up or book to brighten up my day I always turn to John Scalzi, and he hasn’t let me down yet. I’ve been a big fan of his ever since […]
Book Review: Astra by Naomi Foyle
Posted on August 22, 2014 7 Comments
Astra by Naomi Foyle Genre: Post-apocalyptic, Utopian Society, Science Fiction Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books (February 2014) Author Info: naomifoyle.com Wendy’s Rating ~ 4 of 5 stars Foyle’s words are an elegant brush on paper, painting such vivid images across the reader’s mind as she builds her world through Astra’s young eyes. Astra is a beautiful, […]
Book Review: Shadows by E.C. Blake
Posted on August 18, 2014 20 Comments
Shadows by E.C. Blake Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Masks of Aygrima Publisher: DAW (August 5, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I think Masks slipped under a lot of radars last year, and even as someone who read the book, I really had no idea what a strong impression it made on me until the […]
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