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YA Weekend: Earth Star by Janet Edwards

Posted on June 22, 2014 1 Comment

Earth Star by Janet Edwards Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Series: Book 2 of Earth Girl Publisher: Pyr (April 15, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Jarra has carried out a successful rescue mission, saved lives at the risk of losing her own, and received the Earth Star and the highest honor of the Artemis medal. But still our […]

Book Review: vN by Madeline Ashby

Posted on June 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

vN by Madeline Ashby Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of The Machine Dynasty Publisher: Angry Robot (July 31, 2012) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars While reading vN, I was frequently reminded of a mission statement I saw once on Angry Robot’s website – to publish the best in modern adult genre fiction, or in their words, “SF, F and […]

Book Review: Deadly Curiosities by Gail Z. Martin

Posted on June 17, 2014 2 Comments

Deadly Curiosities by Gail Z. Martin Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Deadly Curiosities Publisher: Solaris (June 24, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second novel I’ve read by Gail Z. Martin and I have to say, her books have a way of wrapping around the reader like a well-loved, comfortable sweater. Prior to Deadly Curiosities, […]

Book Review: Skin Game by Jim Butcher

Posted on June 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Skin Game by Jim Butcher Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 15 of Dresden Files Publisher: Roc (May 27, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Let’s face it, there’s really no such thing as a bad Dresden Files book – but some are better than others. For me, this series reached its peak round book 5 or 6. I loved Death Masks and Blood […]

YA Weekend: Midnight Thief by Livia Blackburne

Posted on June 15, 2014 2 Comments

Midnight Thief by Livia Blackburne Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Midnight Thief Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (July 8, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I was introduced to the world of Midnight Thief late last year when author Livia Blackburne offered me a review copy of the prequel novella, Poison Dance. After reading it I came to two conclusions. First, […]

YA Weekend: Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman

Posted on May 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

Eon: Dragon Eye Reborn by Alison Goodman Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Eon Publisher: Viking Children’s Books (December 26, 2008) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The world knows our main protagonist as Eon, a twelve-year-old boy training hard to be the next Dragoneye apprentice. To be […]

Book Review: The Barrow by Mark Smylie

Posted on May 9, 2014 2 Comments

The Barrow by Mark Smylie Genre: Dark Fantasy Related to: Artesia Publisher: Pyr Publication Date: March 2014 Author Info: http://www.swordandbarrow.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars — a dark and unique gem within the fantasy genre. A treasure hunting expedition goes horribly wrong when Stjepan Black-Heart steals from the Nameless cults. Violence and horror befalls the […]

YA Weekend: Second Star by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

Posted on April 27, 2014 Leave a Comment

Second Star by Alyssa B. Sheinmel Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) (May 13, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars So I don’t usually read contemporary Young Adult, but when I saw the description for Second Star I was instantly intrigued. My […]

Book Review: The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu (#LoTaoLT)

Posted on March 16, 2014 3 Comments

The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu Genre: Science Fiction, Historical Fiction Publisher: Angry Robot Publication Date: April 2013 Narrator: Mikael Naramore Author Info: http://www.chuforthought.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I had so much fun livetweeting my read that I did it again with Wesley Chu at #LoTaoLT and lots of fun. I’m certain […]

Book Review: Talus and the Frozen King by Graham Edwards

Posted on March 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

Talus and the Frozen King by Graham Edwards Genre: Mystery, Fantasy Series: Stand alone (so far) Publisher: Solaris (March 25, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Well now, this book was a pleasant surprise. Meet Talus, touted by the book’s description as the world’s first detective, which is indeed […]