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Book/Graphic Novel Review: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

Posted on September 25, 2017 7 Comments

One of the books on those well-read lists is Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time. It’s been mentioned many times over the years, and I’m aware of the dark and stormy night, but it never reached high enough on my radar to motivate me to read it. All that changed when the trailer for the 2018 film […]

Book Review: The Glass Town Game by Catherynne M. Valente

Posted on September 4, 2017 15 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Glass Town Game by Catherynne M. Valente Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (September 5, 2017) Length: 544 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter As a relative newcomer […]

Audiobook Review: Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks

Posted on August 27, 2017 13 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Media Tie-In Series: Book 1/Stand Alone Publisher: Random House Audio (July 18, 2017) Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Author Information: Website […]

YA Weekend: A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge

Posted on July 22, 2017 20 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade/ Young Adult Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Amulet Books (May 9, 2017) Length: 489 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Now […]

Waiting on Wednesday 04/19/17

Posted on April 19, 2017 15 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 The Fall of the Readers by Django Wexler (December 5, 2017 by Kathy Dawson Books) While I don’t read a lot of Middle Grade books, this is one of the […]

Book Review: The Dark Talent by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on September 5, 2016 10 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Dark Talent by Brandon Sanderson Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade Series: Book 5 of Alcatraz Publisher: Starscape (September 6, 2016) Length: 304 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Edit: Holy crap. HOLEEE […]

#SPFBO Book Review: Beyond the Starline by Austin Hackney

Posted on August 17, 2016 6 Comments

After selecting our shortlist, the Bibliosanctum team is taking a closer look at our potential finalists. We are busy reading the six books left on our original list of thirty and then each of us will review two of them. Stay tuned for our follow up discussion on all of our picks to see who we […]

Book Review: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray

Posted on July 22, 2016 3 Comments

Lost Stars by Claudia Gray Genre: Space opera, Children-Tweens Series: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars Canon Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press (September 2015) Author Info: ClaudiaGray.com Wendy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars “Look through my eyes.” I’d heard the praise about this book and knew that it involved a pair of star-crossed lovers, […]

Book Review: The Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on July 20, 2016 14 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade Series: Book 4 of Alcatraz Publisher: Starscape (July 19, 2016) Length: 336 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Great to know I can always count on the […]

Book Review: The Knights of Crystallia by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on April 22, 2016 11 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Knights of Crystallia by Brandon Sanderson Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade Series: Book 3 of Alcatraz Publisher: Starscape (April 19, 2016) Length: 320 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter How do I know when I have series […]