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Book Review: The Shadow Throne by Django Wexler

Posted on June 27, 2014 30 Comments

The Shadow Throne by Django Wexler Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Shadow Campaigns Publisher: Roc (July 1, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I used to think military fantasy wasn’t my thing, but ever since I started reading a lot again for book blogging, it’s become even […]

Book Review: Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson

Posted on June 24, 2014 5 Comments

Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson Genre: Urban Fantasy, Science-Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Book Group Date of Publication: March 15, 2001 Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating – 3.5 of 5 stars I know this book is classified as science fiction, but honestly, it felt more like urban fantasy to me. At best, it was […]

Book Review: The Leopard by K.V. Johansen

Posted on June 20, 2014 1 Comment

The Leopard by K.V. Johansen Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Marakand Publisher: Pyr (June 10, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars The Leopard was a really tough book to rate and as I sit down to write this review, I find myself waffling back and forth on my […]

Waiting on Wednesday 06/18/14

Posted on June 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

“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 Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie Brennan: March 31, 2015 (Tor Books) I can’t tell you how much I love the Memoirs of Lady Trent books. As someone fascinated by the natural sciences […]

Book Review: Deadly Curiosities by Gail Z. Martin

Posted on June 17, 2014 2 Comments

Deadly Curiosities by Gail Z. Martin Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Deadly Curiosities Publisher: Solaris (June 24, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second novel I’ve read by Gail Z. Martin and I have to say, her books have a way of wrapping around the reader like a well-loved, comfortable sweater. Prior to Deadly Curiosities, […]

Book Review: Skin Game by Jim Butcher

Posted on June 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Skin Game by Jim Butcher Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 15 of Dresden Files Publisher: Roc (May 27, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Let’s face it, there’s really no such thing as a bad Dresden Files book – but some are better than others. For me, this series reached its peak round book 5 or 6. I loved Death Masks and Blood […]

YA Weekend: Midnight Thief by Livia Blackburne

Posted on June 15, 2014 2 Comments

Midnight Thief by Livia Blackburne Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Midnight Thief Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (July 8, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I was introduced to the world of Midnight Thief late last year when author Livia Blackburne offered me a review copy of the prequel novella, Poison Dance. After reading it I came to two conclusions. First, […]

Book Review: The Shadow Master by Craig Cormick

Posted on June 13, 2014 2 Comments

The Shadow Master by Craig Cormick Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 Publisher: Angry Robot (June 24, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars I wish I could write a more positive review for this book, I really do. The Shadow Master has so much going for it, including a setting resembling an alternate-history Renaissance Italy, with just a touch of […]

Waiting on Wednesday 06/11/14

Posted on June 11, 2014 2 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: “In the fifth of his bestselling series Ben Aaronovitch takes Peter Grant out of whatever comfort zone he might have found and takes him out of London – […]

Book Review: Naamah’s Blessing by Jacqueline Carey

Posted on June 8, 2014 1 Comment

Naamah’s Blessing by Jacqueline Carey Genre: Fantasy, Erotica Series: Moirin’s Trilogy #3, Kushiel’s Legacy #9 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Publication Date: June 2011 Author Info: http://www.jacquelinecarey.com Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Politics and intrigue are always at the heart of d’Angeline adventures and this ninth and final book in Carey’s Kushiel series is no […]