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Best of 2025 and The Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2025 18 Comments

Overall, 2025 was a good year, but like all years it had its ups and downs. I will say though, the changes to the blog I implemented this year has led to a happier and a less neurotic me (okay, maybe still very neurotic) due to a more casual posting schedule. Sometimes I still wish […]

Book Review: Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree

Posted on December 24, 2025 9 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Legends & Lattes Publisher: Tor Books (November 11, 2025) Length: 336 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter After how much fun I had […]

Book Review: The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow

Posted on December 19, 2025 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 Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Books (October 28, 2025) Length: 320 pages Author Information: Website Obviously, Alix E. Harrow is a writer I admire; I […]

Book Review: The Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers

Posted on December 15, 2025 8 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 Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Redhook (November 18, 2025) Length: 374 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter I can never say no to a book […]

Book Review: Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop

Posted on December 8, 2025 9 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Isle of Wyrd Publisher: Ace (November 11, 2025) Length: 528 pages Author Information: Website As a big fan […]

Book Review: Ship of Spells by H. Leighton Dickson

Posted on November 24, 2025 16 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Ship of Spells by H. Leighton Dickson Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Romance Series: Book 1 of Ship of Spells Publisher: Red Tower Books (November 4, 2025) Length: 512 pages Author Information: Website | X […]

Book Review: The Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen

Posted on November 12, 2025 5 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 Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Romance, Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Crucible Publisher: Red Tower Books (October 21, 2025) Length: 528 pages Author Information: Website I really enjoyed […]

Book Review: Red City by Marie Lu

Posted on November 7, 2025 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. Red City by Marie Lu Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The New Alchemists Publisher: Tor (October 14, 2025) Length: 418 pages Author Information: Website Like many readers coming […]

Book Review: The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong

Posted on November 2, 2025 8 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 Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Ace (October 14, 2025) Length: 368 pages Author Information: Website I was a big fan of Julie Leong’s The […]

Book Review: How to Defeat a Demon King in Ten Easy Steps by Andrew Rowe

Posted on October 18, 2025 9 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. How to Defeat a Demon King in Ten Easy Steps by Andrew Rowe Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Saga Press (September 30, 2025) Length: 240 pages Author Information: Website If […]