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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 […]

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 […]