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Guest post: Intrigues of The Untheileneise Court by Katherine Addison

Posted on May 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

Whether you know her as Sarah Monette or by her pseudonym Katherine Addison, one thing’s for certain — her latest book, The Goblin Emperor, is a clear winner. We here at the BiblioSanctum are pleased to have her join us today to talk about the art of politics in the novel’s Imperial Court. Be sure […]

Book Review: Blood Song by Anthony Ryan

Posted on May 18, 2014 2 Comments

Blood Song by Anthony Ryan Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Raven’s Shadow Publisher: Ace (July 2, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The story of Blood Song is about a young boy who trains and grows up to become a leader and one of the greatest warriors […]

Series Review: Bronze Gods and Silver Mirrors by A.A. Aguirre

Posted on May 16, 2014 1 Comment

Bronze Gods by A.A. Aguirre Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Apparatus Infernum Publisher: Ace (April 30, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars What an offbeat, curious little novel. I wasn’t surprised to discover that it was a Victorian-inspired steampunk urban fantasy type mystery, but it’s the other little pleasures thrown […]

Waiting on Wednesday 05/14/14

Posted on May 14, 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: Tainted Blood by M.L. Brennan – November 4, 2014 (Roc) I know what you’re thinking. Didn’t Iron Night just come out in February? TWO Fortitude Scott books in 2014? […]

YA Weekend: Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman

Posted on May 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

Eon: Dragon Eye Reborn by Alison Goodman Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Eon Publisher: Viking Children’s Books (December 26, 2008) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The world knows our main protagonist as Eon, a twelve-year-old boy training hard to be the next Dragoneye apprentice. To be […]

Book Review: The Barrow by Mark Smylie

Posted on May 9, 2014 2 Comments

The Barrow by Mark Smylie Genre: Dark Fantasy Related to: Artesia Publisher: Pyr Publication Date: March 2014 Author Info: http://www.swordandbarrow.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars — a dark and unique gem within the fantasy genre. A treasure hunting expedition goes horribly wrong when Stjepan Black-Heart steals from the Nameless cults. Violence and horror befalls the […]

Book Review and Giveaway (US & Canada): The Silk Map by Chris Willrich

Posted on May 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

*** The giveaway is now over, thank you to all who entered! *** The Silk Map by Chris Willrich Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Gaunt and Bone Publisher: Pyr (May 6, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars After the events of The Scroll of Years, Persimmon Gaunt and […]

YA Weekend: Death Sworn by Leah Cypess

Posted on May 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

Death Sworn by Leah Cypess Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Death Sworn Publisher: Greenwillow (March 4, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars After reading this book, I just had to look inside myself and wonder if I’m suffering from YA burnout. But now I’ve gone and […]

Tour Review: Sworn in Steel by Douglas Hulick

Posted on May 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Sworn in Steel by Douglas Hulick Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Tales of the Kin Publisher: Roc (May 6, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars At last, Sworn in Steel is in my hands and the days of wondering when this book will be released have finally come […]

Tough Traveling: City of Wizards

Posted on May 1, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Thursday feature “Tough Traveling” is the brainchild of Nathan of Review Barn, who has come up with the excellent idea of making a new list each week based on the most common tropes in fantasy, as seen in The Tough Guide to Fantasyland by Diana Wynn Jones. Nathan has invited anyone who is interested […]