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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 […]

Book Review: Unexpected Stories by Octavia E. Butler

Posted on July 12, 2014 2 Comments

Unexpected Stories by Octavia E. Butler Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Open Road (June 24, 2014) Author Info Wendy’s Rating – 4 of 5 stars “Our worldview is transformed by an imagination that sees no border between thought and what is real.” ~Walter Mosley on Octavia E. Butler American novelist Walter Mosley opens this short story collection […]

Cover Reveal: The Mad Apprentice by Django Wexler

Posted on July 10, 2014 8 Comments

Today we’re revealing the cover to The Mad Apprentice by Django Wexler, sequel to The Forbidden Library! Isn’t it gorgeous? The dark and thrilling sequel to the book Kirkus called, “Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and Inkheart all rolled into one” When Alice’s mysterious Uncle Geryon sends her to help capture a rogue apprentice–a boy who has the […]

Book Review: The Magicians by Lev Grossman

Posted on July 9, 2014 24 Comments

The Magicians by Lev Grossman Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Magicians Publisher: Viking (August 11, 2009) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Self-absorbed, annoying, moody, smug, dissatisfied, spoiled, fake, maudlin, insecure, aimless, whiny, stupid, pampered, emo, vain, egotistical, small-minded, excessive, inconsiderate, thankless, pretentious, snobby, entitled, mercurial, immature, depressed, hypocritical, mean-spirited, cynical, clueless – just a […]