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Book Review: Irenicon by Aidan Harte

Posted on April 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

Irenicon by Aidan Harte Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Wave Trilogy Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books (March 29, 2012) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The first time I heard about author Aidan Harte was last year when his novel Irenicon was shortlisted for the Gemmell Morningstar award for best debut. […]

Book Review: The Forbidden Library by Django Wexler

Posted on April 8, 2014 3 Comments

The Forbidden Library by Django Wexler Genre: Middle Grade, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Forbidden Library Publisher: Kathy Dawson Books (April 15, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m a big fan of Django Wexler’s work. His adult epic fantasy The Thousand Names blew me away last year, […]

Book Review: The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan

Posted on April 7, 2014 3 Comments

The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Memoir by Lady TrentPublisher: Tor (March 4, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars As someone who loves the natural sciences and is fascinated with the study of animal behavior, I remember being thrilled to discover the […]

Book Review: Sunstone by Freya Robertson

Posted on April 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

Sunstone by Freya Robertson Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: The Elemental Wars #2 Publisher: Angry Robot Books Publication Date: March 2014 Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars As always, Robertson’s world and character building is incredible. Anguis continues to enthrall me with its beauty and its many realms and unique people. The events that occurred in […]

Book Review: The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

Posted on April 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (April 1, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars On a trip to China a few years ago, I got to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing. Surrounded by such a display of magnificent splendor and so much opulence, […]

Book Review: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on April 3, 2014 3 Comments

Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy, Magic Series: Mistborn #1 Publisher: Tor Publication Date: July 2007 Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Anyone familiar with Brandon Sanderson’s prolific writing knows that he puts a lot of time and energy in to his world building. It’s truly amazing how detailed his worlds are […]

Book Review: Hollow World by Michael J. Sullivan

Posted on April 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Hollow World by Michael J. Sullivan Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tachyon (April 15, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Hollow World was easily one of my top reads of 2013. I was fortunate to receive the ebook version early because I was a backer in […]

Book Review: Stolen Songbird by Danielle L. Jensen

Posted on March 31, 2014 2 Comments

Stolen Songbird by Danielle L. Jensen Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Malediction Trilogy Publisher: Strange Chemistry (April 1, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Stolen Songbird was my top anticipated young adult novel coming out from Strange Chemistry this year, and I have to say […]

YA Weekend: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

Posted on March 29, 2014 Leave a Comment

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Grisha Publisher: Henry Holt & Co. (June 4, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars You might have noticed that I featured the third book of The Grisha earlier in the month in one of […]

Guest Post: More Than Your Average Zombies by Kenny Soward

Posted on March 28, 2014 Leave a Comment

What do you feel when you hear the term “Zombie Western”? Excited and intrigued, if you’re anything like me! Earlier this month I reviewed Those Poor, Poor Bastards from Ragnarok Publications, and as you can see I loved it. Today, co-author Kenny Soward joins us to talk about creating the world and characters of the […]