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Backlist Burndown: Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire

Posted on June 25, 2015 14 Comments

As book bloggers, sometimes we get so caught up reading review titles and new releases that we end up missing out on a lot previously published books. As a result, one of my goals this year is to take more time to catch up with my backlist, especially in my personal reading pile. And it […]

Waiting on Wednesday 06/24/15

Posted on June 24, 2015 19 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 Death of Dulgath by Michael J. Sullivan: November 15, 2015 (Riyria Enterprises LLC) Whether you’re a fan of Sullivan’s or not, no one can deny his achievements in self-publishing. […]

Novella Review: In Midnight’s Silence by T. Frohock

Posted on June 22, 2015 7 Comments

In Midnight’s Silence by T. Frohock Genre: Urban Fantasy, Horror Series: Los Nefilim #1 Publisher: Harper Voyager Impulse (June 23, 2015) Author Info: tfrohock.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars With thanks to the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this novella in exchange for an honest review. The magic of music, angels, and […]

Book Review + GIVEAWAY: A Murder of Mages by Marshall Ryan Maresca

Posted on June 18, 2015 16 Comments

***The giveaway is now over, thank you to everyone who entered!*** A review copy was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. A Murder of Mages by Marshall Ryan Maresca Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of the Maradaine Constabulary Publisher: DAW (July 7, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 […]

Waiting on Wednesday 06/17/15

Posted on June 17, 2015 20 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: In the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan: April 5, 2016 (Tor) I love this series so much, and every time I see a cover for a new book […]

10 Podcasts for Fans of Speculative Literature

Posted on June 16, 2015 15 Comments

Since discovering the joys of audiobooks, my enjoyment of non-music audio productions has moved to the world of podcasts. Many people think that podcasts are dedicated to discussions or reviews. Admittedly, I was one of those people, but then, I asked myself: “Why wouldn’t this be the perfect format for storytelling?” I have found quite […]

Audiobook Review: The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

Posted on June 15, 2015 18 Comments

Genre: Fantasy, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Young Adult Series: Book #1 of The Queen of the Tearling Publisher: Harper (July 8, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 Stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Narrator: Katherine Kellgren| Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Harper | Whispersync Ready: Yes Fortunately for me I’m not usually […]

Audiobook Review: The Cloud Roads by Martha Wells

Posted on June 14, 2015 25 Comments

Genre: Fantasy Series: Book #1 of The Books of the Raksura Publisher: Night Shade Books (March 15, 2011) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 5 of 5 Stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Narrator: Christopher Kipiniak | Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Audible Studios | Whispersync Ready: Yes The Cloud Roads introduces us to Moon, […]

Audiobook Review: The Good House by Tanarive Due

Posted on June 14, 2015 15 Comments

The Good House by Tananarive Due Genre: Horror, Suspense Publisher: Simon & Schuster (2006) Author Info Narrator Info Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 “The home that belonged to Angela Toussaint’s late grandmother is so beloved that townspeople in Sacajawea, Washington, call it the Good House. But that all changes one summer when an unexpected tragedy […]

GraphicAudio Review: Disarmed and Dangerous (A Nekropolis Short Story) by Tim Waggoner

Posted on June 13, 2015 10 Comments

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Zombies Series: Short Story from The Matt Richter Series Publisher: GraphicAudio (May 1, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars Narrator: Full Cast | Length: 39 mins I’m not a huge fan of zombie stories unless there’s some interesting angle to the story such as The Walking Dead or Warm Bodies. Other […]