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Michael Alan Nelson Hexed-ravaganza: Graphic Novel and Book Reviews

Posted on May 4, 2015 16 Comments

Once upon a time, Tiara and Mogsy had a conversation on Twitter about Michael Alan Nelson and thus the idea of a “Hexed Day” was born… * * * A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Hexed: The Sisters […]

YA Weekend: Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman

Posted on May 2, 2015 23 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. Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Seraphina Publisher: Random House Chrildren’s Books (March 10, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars I have to admit I went […]

Book Review: Garden of Dreams & Desires by Kristen Painter

Posted on May 1, 2015 4 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. Garden of Dreams & Desires by Kristen Painter Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 3 of Crescent City Publisher: Orbit (April 7, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars While this isn’t exactly what […]

Comic Stack 04/29/15: Urban Fantasy Novels Turned Comics

Posted on April 29, 2015 8 Comments

After a hectic work week for me, I finally got some down time to spend catching up on some comics! This week I visit some familiar faces and one new face. This week’s comics are based on popular urban fantasy novels. I revisit the worlds (now with PICTURES!) of Mercy Thompson and Harry Dresden comics based […]

Waiting on Wednesday 04/29/15

Posted on April 29, 2015 9 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 Paradox by Charlie Fletcher: August 18, 2015 (Orbit) I’m very excited for this! The first book The Oversight was an ARC that unexpected landed on my doorstep last year, […]

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 […]

Audiobook Review: The Palace Job by Patrick Weekes

Posted on April 26, 2015 3 Comments

The Palace Job by Patrick Weekes Genre: Fantasy Series: Rogues of the Republic #1 Publisher: Tyche Books Ltd (September 2012) Author Info: Twitter Narrator: Justine Eyre Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Loch starts this story in prison, but she won’t be there long. She’s got a mission: to steal back the priceless elven manuscript […]

Audiobook Review Bites: The Color of Magic & The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett

Posted on April 25, 2015 22 Comments

I’m probably one of the last people on the planet who hasn’t read anything by Terry Pratchett despite the fact that I have friends who are huge fans of his, especially one of my closest and dearest friends, Nick, who is more infamous around these parts as being a peddler of his mom’s filthy alien […]

Waiting on Wednesday 04/22/15

Posted on April 22, 2015 13 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: A Murder of Mages by Marshall Ryan Maresca: July 7, 2015 (DAW) When I first saw this, I thought it was the sequel to The Thorn of Dentonhill. On closer inspection, […]

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 […]