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Book Review: Arabella of Mars by David D. Levine

Posted on September 16, 2016 18 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Arabella of Mars by David D. Levine Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Books (July 12, 2016) Length: 352 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Meet Arabella Ashby of Mars. The year is […]

Book Review: Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal

Posted on August 23, 2016 24 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone/Book 1 Publisher: Tor Books (August 16, 2016) Length: 304 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Ghost meets World War I in this really cool […]

Waiting on Wednesday 07/27/16

Posted on July 27, 2016 12 Comments

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that lets us feature upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on! Mogsy’s Pick Everfair by Nisi Shawl (September 6, 2016 by Tor) This book has been on my radar for a while, but a fascinating conversation I had about it recently […]

Audiobook Review: Underground Airlines by Ben H. Winters

Posted on July 11, 2016 15 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Underground Airlines by Ben H. Winters Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Alternate History, Mystery Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Audiobook: Hachette Audio; Hardcover: Mulholland Books (July 5, 2016) Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins; 336 pages Author Information: Website […]

Book Review: The Transference Engine by Julia Verne St. John

Posted on July 5, 2016 13 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Transference Engine by Julia Verne St. John Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk Series: Book 1 Publisher: DAW (July 5, 2016) Length: 320 pages Author Information: Website Julia Verne St. John’s fantasy steampunk alternate history novel The […]

YA Weekend: And I Darken by Kiersten White

Posted on June 26, 2016 17 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. And I Darken by Kiersten White Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fantasy, Young Adult Series: Book 1 of The Conquerors Saga Publisher: Delacorte Press (June 28, 2016) Length: 496 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Prince Vlad III […]

Book Review: Almost Infamous by Matt Carter

Posted on April 18, 2016 13 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Almost Infamous by Matt Carter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction, Superheroes Series: Book 1 Publisher: Talos (April 5, 2016) Length: 328 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter If you’re a fan of comics and are looking for a clever, […]

Audiobook Review: A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

Posted on March 27, 2016 15 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of A Darker Shade of Magic Publisher: Macmillan Audio (February 23, 2016) Length: 16 hrs and 9 mins Author Information: Website | […]

Audiobook Review: United States of Japan by Peter Tieryas

Posted on March 18, 2016 20 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. United States of Japan by Peter Tieryas Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction, Alternate History Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Audible Studios (March 3, 2016) Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrator: Adam Sims […]

Audiobook Review: The Rising by Ian Tregillis

Posted on January 4, 2016 21 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Rising by Ian Tregillis Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Alchemy Wars Publisher: Hachette Audio (12/1/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Chris Kayser | Length: 12 hrs 47 min I loved Ian Tregillis’ The Mechanical, and I’m […]