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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 […]

Book Review: World of Trouble by Ben H. Winters

Posted on July 6, 2014 21 Comments

World of Trouble by Ben H. Winters Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery Series: Book 3 of The Last Policeman Publisher: Quirk (July 15, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The Last Policeman series is simply awesome and underrated. And now the trilogy has come to a close. Technically, these books would probably fit more comfortably in the […]

YA Weekend: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

Posted on July 5, 2014 19 Comments

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Throne of Glass Publisher: Bloomsbury Children (August 27, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Behold, the Young Adult sequel. This is where the real test is for me. First books of a series have the advantage of being new and shiny, […]

Book Review: The Golden City by J. Kathleen Cheney

Posted on July 3, 2014 20 Comments

The Golden City by J. Kathleen Cheney Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Golden City Publisher: Roc (November 5, 2013 ) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The Golden City is a book that may take a bit of patience to get into, but it ends up being well worth the time once the story gets […]

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, […]