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Novella Review: The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss

Posted on December 17, 2014 17 Comments

The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2.5 of Kingkiller Chronicle Publisher: DAW (October 28, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars I have so much to say about this novella, but to make a long story short: The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a gorgeously written novel, both haunting […]

Waiting on Wednesday 12/17/14

Posted on December 17, 2014 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: Unseemly Science by Rod Duncan: May 5, 2015 (Angry Robot) Angry Robot is on a little break right now, but you can be sure they’ll be coming back with […]

Book Review: My Life as a White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland

Posted on December 15, 2014 16 Comments

My Life as a White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland Genre: Urban Fantasy, Zombies Publisher: DAW (January 2011) Author Info: dianarowland.com Wendy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Supernatural creatures like vampires and werewolves have been getting the Hollywood treatment lately, turning them into sparkly objects of desire. Well, zombies need love too! Unfortunately, there’s that whole […]

Book Review: Another One Bites the Dust by Chris Marie Green

Posted on December 12, 2014 15 Comments

Another One Bites the Dust by Chris Marie Green Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Jensen Murphy, Ghost for Hire Publisher: Roc (November 4, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Another One Bites the Dust continues the Jensen Murphy, Ghost for Hire series which has the distinction of being one of the few urban fantasies […]

Waiting on Wednesday 12/10/14

Posted on December 10, 2014 25 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: Half the World by Joe Abercrombie: February 17, 2015 (Del Rey) Seriously, it feels like just yesterday I was just finishing up Half A King and already the release of the sequel is […]

Book Review: City of Eternal Night by Kristen Painter

Posted on December 9, 2014 17 Comments

City of Eternal Night by Kristen Painter Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Crescent City Publisher: Orbit (December 2, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars My excitement to read this book is evidence enough for me that the first installment of this series ended a lot stronger than it began. I went through the first […]

YA Weekend: Talon by Julie Kagawa

Posted on December 6, 2014 16 Comments

Talon by Julie Kagawa Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Talon Publisher: Harlequin Teen (October 28, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars I was a bit taken aback by the tepid to cool reviews I’ve been seeing for this one. Not that my own review is all that glowing, I realize, but while […]

Waiting on Wednesday 12/03/14

Posted on December 3, 2014 16 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: Owl and the Japanese Circus by Kristi Charish: January 13, 2015 (Pocket Star) I’ve been seeing this one featured in “Waiting on Wednesday” posts all around the blogosphere, and […]

Book Review: The Secrets of Life and Death by Rebecca Alexander

Posted on November 19, 2014 19 Comments

The Secrets of Life and Death by Rebecca Alexander Genre: Historical Fiction, Paranormal Series: Stand Alone/Book 1 Publisher: Broadway (October 7, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars The Secrets of Life and Death was an interesting novel, a mix of dark noir fantasy mystery and historical fiction, using the true story behind the notorious figure of Countess […]

#RRSciFiMonth: Radiant by Karina Sumner-Smith

Posted on November 18, 2014 10 Comments

Sci-Fi November is a month-long blog event hosted by Oh The Books and Rinn Reads this year, created to celebrate everything amazing about science fiction! From TV shows to movies, books to comics, and everything else in between, it is intended to help science fiction lovers share their love and passion for this genre and its many, […]