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Graphic Novel Review: Five Ghosts vol.1: The Haunting of Fabian Gray by Frank J. Barbiere

Five Ghosts, Vol. 1: The Haunting of Fabian Gray by Frank J. Barbiere Genre: Pulp Fiction, AdventureSeries: Collects Five Ghosts #1-5Publisher: Image ComicsPublication Date: September 18, 2013 …the story has a lot of potential to go places, with lots of opportunity for exciting adventures. 3 of 5 stars A tragic turn of events resulted in […]

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Graphic Novel Review: Lazarus vol.1 Family by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark

Lazarus, Vol. 1: Family by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark Genre: Dystopian Future, Science FictionSeries: Collecting Lazarus #1-4 and the PreviewPublisher: Image ComicsExpected Publication Date: October 22, 2013Author Info: gregrucka.comArtist Info:  Goodreads Profile …a gritty, tantalizing story, brought to life by the dark, confident lines of Michael Lark. 4 of 5 stars In Greg Rucka’s dystopian future, […]

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Comic Review Bites: The NetGalley Haul

With thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read advanced copies of these graphic novels in exchange for honest reviews. Spera vol.3 by Josh Tierney: Spera began as an online comic that is now on its third volume. It tells the story of two exiled princesses, Lono and Pira, who’ve escaped into the world of […]

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Book Review: Star Wars: Razor’s Edge by Martha Wells

Razor’s Edge by Martha Wells Genre: Science Fiction Series: Star Wars, Empire and Rebellion #1 Publisher: LucasBooks Date of Publication: September 24, 2013 Author Info: http://www.marthawells.comWith thanks to NetGalley and Del Rey Spectra for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Speculation continues to fly as […]

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Book Review: The Plague Forge by Jason M. Hough

The Plague Forge by Jason M. Hough Genre: Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic Series: The Dire Earth Cycle #3 Publisher: Del Rey Spectra Publication Date: September 24, 2013 Author Info: http://www.jasonmhough.com With thanks to Netgalley and Del Rey Spectra for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The second book of […]

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Mogsy’s Book Haul

Thank goodness the influx of incredible ebook deals seems to have tapered off, or else I don’t know how much more my TBR pile can take. After the explosion of my last Book Haul, I promised I would show more restraint…still, there were one or two good deals that I couldn’t resist. But more on […]

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Graphic Novel Review: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic vol.2 by Heather Nuhfer

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Volume 2 by Heather Nuhfer Publisher: IDW Publishing Publication Date: September 24, 2013 With thanks to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review. If you’re new to the new My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, or […]

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Book Review: Children of Fire by Drew Karpyshyn

Children of Fire by Drew Karpyshyn Genre: Epic Fantasy Publisher: Del Rey Date of Publication: August 27, 2013 Author Info: http://www.drewkarpyshyn.com With thanks to NetGalley and Del Rey Books for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.Four unique children are born under a portent omen, each touched by Chaos in […]

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Book Review: The Exodus Towers by Jason M. Hough

The Exodus Towers by Jason M. Hough Genre: Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic Series: The Dire Earth Cycle #2Publisher: Del Rey BooksDate of Publication: August 27, 2013Author Info: http://www.jasonmhough.comWith thanks to NetGalley and Del Rey for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.The Exodus Towers takes up shortly after The Darwin Elevator. The […]

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Book Review: Children of Fire by Drew Karpyshyn

Children of Fire byDrew Karpyshyn Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: Book 1 (so far)Publisher: Del Rey Expected Date of Publication: August 27, 2013  Author Information: Website | Twitter I’d looked forward to this novel for a long time, ever since last year when Drew Karpyshyn announced he was leaving BioWare to focus on his own original […]

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