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Interview with Ken Liu, Author of The Grace of Kings

Posted on April 27, 2015 14 Comments

We’re thrilled today to bring you an interview with author Ken Liu. His first novel The Grace of Kings from Saga Press hit shelves earlier this month, and already it’s set to be one of my top reads of the year. Be sure to check out my review of the book and see what I loved […]

Book Review: The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu

Posted on April 20, 2015 35 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Dandelion Dynasty Publisher: Saga Press (April 7, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars I was never a really […]

Book Review: The Eterna Files by Leanna Renee Hieber

Posted on February 10, 2015 14 Comments

The Eterna Files by Leanna Renee Hieber Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Eterna Files Publisher: Tor (February 3, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars It’s Great Britain versus the United States in this paranormal historical novel about the search for immortality. After the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, his widow Mary Todd Lincoln is […]

Book Review: Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear

Posted on February 3, 2015 29 Comments

Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear Genre: Steampunk, Fantasy Series: Book One/Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (February 3, 2015) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars “You ain’t gonna like what I have to tell you, but I’m gonna tell you anyway. See, my name is Karen Memery, like memory only spelt with an e, and I’m one of the girls what […]

Waiting on Wednesday 10/01/14

Posted on October 1, 2014 5 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: Clash of Iron by Angus Watson: April 14, 2015 (Orbit) You might have seen my adoring review for Age of Iron last week, so it should be no surprise that I’m itching […]

Book Review: Age of Iron by Angus Watson

Posted on September 26, 2014 18 Comments

Age of Iron by Angus Watson Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Iron Age Publisher: Orbit (September 9, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Age of Iron ended up surprising me in many delightful ways, but what I didn’t expect at all was how addicting it was. It simply grabbed me by the throat and […]

Book Review: Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn

Posted on July 22, 2014 11 Comments

Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn Genre: Historical fantasy, Series: Tales of the Otori #1 Publisher: Riverhead Books (January 2002) Author Info: www.lianhearn.com Wendy’s Rating – 3.5 of 5 stars The infamous Nightingale Floor is a skilfully designed trap that signs the presence of any who walk across. The perfect piece of home improvement for […]

Book Review: The Golden City by J. Kathleen Cheney

Posted on July 3, 2014 20 Comments

The Golden City by J. Kathleen Cheney Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Golden City Publisher: Roc (November 5, 2013 ) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The Golden City is a book that may take a bit of patience to get into, but it ends up being well worth the time once the story gets […]

Book Review: Naamah’s Blessing by Jacqueline Carey

Posted on June 8, 2014 1 Comment

Naamah’s Blessing by Jacqueline Carey Genre: Fantasy, Erotica Series: Moirin’s Trilogy #3, Kushiel’s Legacy #9 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Publication Date: June 2011 Author Info: http://www.jacquelinecarey.com Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Politics and intrigue are always at the heart of d’Angeline adventures and this ninth and final book in Carey’s Kushiel series is no […]

Audiobook Review: Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik

Posted on February 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik Genre: Historical Fantasy Series: Temeraire #2 Publisher: Del Rey Publication Date: April 2006 Narrator: Simon Vance Author Info: http://www.temeraire.org Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars The way Novik winds dragons into history is already fascinating, but now we get to see them within an entirely new environment and culture. […]