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Book Review: Frostborn by Lou Anders

Posted on July 30, 2014 7 Comments

Frostborn by Lou Anders Genre: Fantasy, Young Readers (age 8-12) Series: http://www.thronesandbones.com #1 Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers (August 5, 2014) Author Info: http://www.louanders.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars: I am a firm believer in learning something new every day, and this is one of the many places where Frostborn really shines. Karn is a […]

Waiting on Wednesday 07/30/14

Posted on July 30, 2014 17 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 Midnight Queen by Sylvia Izzo Hunter: September 2, 2014 (Ace) The Midnight Queen didn’t make itself known on my radar until fairly recently, but it sounds so magical, beautiful, […]

Book Review: Flight of the Golden Harpy by Susan Klaus

Posted on July 25, 2014 14 Comments

Flight of the Golden Harpy by Susan Klaus Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (June 17, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 1 of 5 stars It always pains me to write a negative review, especially for a book I had high hopes for and had looked forward to so immensely. As mythical or legendary creatures go, harpies don’t get near […]

Generation V Liveread! #MLBGenV

Posted on July 23, 2014 6 Comments

M.L. Brennan has recently been teasing me with the use of very interesting words in her recent novels. Some of these words even have three or more syllables! I can’t have her flinging around this kind of thesaurus goodness and not be able to properly participate in it, so, starting on Monday, August 4th, I’m […]

Book Review: The House of the Four Winds by Mercedes Lackey & James Mallory

Posted on July 23, 2014 14 Comments

The House of the Four Winds by Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of One Dozen Daughters Publisher: Tor (August 5, 2014) Author Information: Mercedes Lackey | James Mallory Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s been a while since I’ve read a satisfying maritime fantasy. “I wish you luck, love, and adventure,” says a character to the […]

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 […]

YA Weekend: Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

Posted on July 19, 2014 14 Comments

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 3 of The Grisha Publisher: Henry Holt & Co. (June 17, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Ruin and Rising was good, but perhaps it was just good…enough? I sat on this review for several weeks trying to gather my thoughts about this book […]

Book Review: Tower Lord by Anthony Ryan

Posted on July 16, 2014 19 Comments

Tower Lord by Anthony Ryan Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Raven’s Shadow Publisher: Ace (July 1, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars There are a number of sequels coming out this year with big shoes to fill, and not the least of them is Tower Lord which is the follow up to the sensation that […]

Waiting on Wednesday 07/16/14

Posted on July 16, 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: The Shotgun Arcana by R.S. Belcher: October 7, 2014 (Tor) I’d almost forgotten how much I enjoyed The Six-Gun Tarot until back in the spring I saw this amazing cover […]

Book Review: Unwept by Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickman

Posted on July 15, 2014 17 Comments

Unwept by Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickman Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal Series: Book 1 of The Nightbirds Publisher: Tor (July 1, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Some books start off with a shaky opening but then end up getting better as the story gains momentum, but other times there are books like Unwept that go the opposite way. These […]