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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 […]

Book Review: Generation V by M.L. Brennan + Bonus Iron Night Giveaway!

Posted on August 17, 2014 11 Comments

Generation V by M.L. Brennan Genre: Urban Fantasy, Supernatural Series: American Vampire #1 LiveTweet Tag: #MLBGenV Publisher: Roc (May 2013) Author Info: mlbrennan.com Wendy’s Rating ~ 4 of 5 stars Brennan doesn’t shy away from sexuality. As much as she teases with promises of hot Suze/Fort sex, I love that sex can simply be a topic of conversation in […]

YA Weekend: Blightborn by Chuck Wendig

Posted on August 2, 2014 14 Comments

Blightborn by Chuck Wendig Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Series: Book 2 of The Heartland Trilogy Publisher: Skyscape (July 29, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I make it no secret that I’ve been in a bit of a YA slump lately. This year saw a few of my favorite YA series finishing their runs and […]

Book Review: The Magician King by Lev Grossman

Posted on July 31, 2014 15 Comments

The Magician King by Lev Grossman Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Magicians Publisher: Viking (August 9, 2011) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Back in my review of The Magicians, I wrote that you could have a miserably unlikeable character for the sake of writing a miserably unlikeable character and that I wouldn’t mind, just […]

Book Review: Frostborn by Lou Anders

Posted on July 30, 2014 7 Comments

Frostborn by Lou Anders Genre: Fantasy, Young Readers (age 8-12) Series: http://www.thronesandbones.com #1 Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers (August 5, 2014) Author Info: http://www.louanders.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars: I am a firm believer in learning something new every day, and this is one of the many places where Frostborn really shines. Karn is a […]

Book Review: The House of the Four Winds by Mercedes Lackey & James Mallory

Posted on July 23, 2014 14 Comments

The House of the Four Winds by Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of One Dozen Daughters Publisher: Tor (August 5, 2014) Author Information: Mercedes Lackey | James Mallory Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s been a while since I’ve read a satisfying maritime fantasy. “I wish you luck, love, and adventure,” says a character to the […]

Book Review: Tower Lord by Anthony Ryan

Posted on July 16, 2014 19 Comments

Tower Lord by Anthony Ryan Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Raven’s Shadow Publisher: Ace (July 1, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars There are a number of sequels coming out this year with big shoes to fill, and not the least of them is Tower Lord which is the follow up to the sensation that […]

Book Review: Unexpected Stories by Octavia E. Butler

Posted on July 12, 2014 2 Comments

Unexpected Stories by Octavia E. Butler Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Open Road (June 24, 2014) Author Info Wendy’s Rating – 4 of 5 stars “Our worldview is transformed by an imagination that sees no border between thought and what is real.” ~Walter Mosley on Octavia E. Butler American novelist Walter Mosley opens this short story collection […]