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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 […]

Graphic Novel Review: Cemetery Girl by Charlaine Harris and Christopher Golden

Posted on March 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

Cemetery Girl: The Pretenders by Charlaine Harris, Christopher Golden Genre: Graphic Novel, Paranormal Series: Volume 1 of The Cemetery Girl Trilogy Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books (January 2, 2014) Author Information: Charlaine Harris | Christopher Golden Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Despite reading my fair share of comics and graphic novels, I usually leave the […]

Book Review: Vicious by Victoria Schwab

Posted on February 27, 2014 3 Comments

Vicious by Victoria Schwab Genre: Superheroes, Science Fiction Publisher: Tor Publication Date: September 2013 Author Info: www.victoriaschwab.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The way Schwab weaves the story and characters together is spellbinding, especially as she moves between the past and the present to paint a picture of Eli and Victor and their relationship. Victor […]