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YA Weekend: The Young Elites by Marie Lu

Posted on December 27, 2014 17 Comments

The Young Elites by Marie Lu Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Young Elites Publisher: Putnam Books for Young Readers (October 7, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars This is the rating I usually give to Young Adult novels that are pretty much your run-of-the-mill fare, but for all their conventionality and […]

Audiobook Review: Endsinger by Jay Kristoff

Posted on December 26, 2014 17 Comments

Endsinger by Jay Kristoff Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 3 of The Lotus War Publisher: Audible Studios (November 25, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars It is worth noting that I listened to the audiobook version of this, whereas I read the print or ebook copy of the previous two books in the trilogy. I mention this because […]

Waiting on Wednesday 12/24/14

Posted on December 24, 2014 14 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 Crown for Cold Silver by Alex Marshall: April 14, 2015 (Orbit) No doubt you’ll see me talking about this book a lot more before its release date in […]

Anthology Review: Stories of the Raksura by Martha Wells

Posted on December 22, 2014 27 Comments

Stories of the Raksura by Martha Wells Genre: Fantasy, Anthology Series: Books of the Raksura Publisher: Night Shade (September 2, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Stories of the Raksura is a delightful romp into Martha Wells’ world of the Raksura – even if you have not read the main series. I have been meaning to […]

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 […]