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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 […]

Book Review: The Crimson Campaign by Brian McClellan

Posted on June 6, 2014 1 Comment

The Crimson Campaign by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Powder Mage Trilogy Publisher: Orbit (May 6, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I find myself thoroughly enjoying the Powder Mage series. Brian McClellan’s star continues to rise, following up last year’s debut Promise of Blood […]

Waiting on Wednesday 06/04/14

Posted on June 4, 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: Endsinger by Jay Kristoff: September 23, 2014 (Thomas Dunne Books) Steampunk, griffins, and a fantasy version of feudel Japan, oh my! After the stunning events of Stormdancer and Kinslayer, […]

Book Review: Thief’s Magic by Trudi Canavan

Posted on June 2, 2014 1 Comment

Thief’s Magic by Trudi Canavan Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Millennium’s Rule Publisher: Orbit (May 13, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I was very excited when I first heard about Trudi Canavan’s Thief’s Magic, and doubly more so when I discovered it was going to be an […]