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Book Review: House of the Rising Sun by Kristen Painter

Posted on May 26, 2014 2 Comments

House of the Rising Sun by Kristen Painter Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Crescent City Publisher: Orbit (May 13, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars A couple of recent experiences have made me extremely wary of spin-offs, so it was probably a good thing I didn’t know […]

YA Weekend: Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor

Posted on May 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 3 of Daughter of Smoke & Bone Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (April 8, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars It’s over! And make no mistake, whatever I may say here about Dreams […]

Waiting on Wednesday 05/21/14

Posted on May 21, 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! Wendy’s Pick: Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater – October 28, 2014 (Scholastic Press) With thanks to Mogsy for alerting me to the fact that the third book in […]

Book Review: Night Terrors by Tim Waggoner

Posted on May 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Night Terrors by Tim Waggoner Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Shadow Watch Publisher: Angry Robot (May 27, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars I think reading this book gave me better insight into coulrophobia. I mean, clowns are kinda creepy I guess. But I’ve also always found […]

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 […]