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Book Review: The Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny

Posted on March 7, 2014 3 Comments

The Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Gollancz Publication Date: January 1978 Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars “…and while I had often said that I wanted to die in bed, what I really meant was that in my old age I wanted to be stepped on by an elephant while making love.” […]

Book Review: The Magician’s Apprentice by Trudi Canavan

Posted on March 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Magician’s Apprentice by Trudi Canavan Genre: Fantasy, Magic Series: The Black Magician Trilogy Publisher: Orbit Publication Date: February 2009 Wendy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars The Magician’s Apprentice is considered #0.5 in Trudi Canavan’s The Black Magician Trilogy. It was written after, but serves as a set up for The Magicians’ Guild, which I have […]

Waiting on Wednesday 03/05/14

Posted on March 5, 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 Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo: June 17, 2014 (Henry Holt and Co.) So this January I finally got around to reading Shadow and Bone and ended up […]

Book Review: Blood and Iron by Jon Sprunk

Posted on March 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Blood and Iron by Jon Sprunk Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Book of the Black Earth Publisher: Pyr (March 11, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars When trying to make a good impression, the saying goes you should put your best foot forward as soon as possible, […]

Book Review: Titan by John Varley

Posted on March 3, 2014 2 Comments

Titan by John Varley Genre: Science Fiction, Mythic FantasySeries: Book 1 of The Gaea Trilogy Publisher: Berkley Books Date of Publication: March 1979 Author Information: website Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 Stars – “If you like science fiction stories that heavily blend science and fantasy, this book is worth checking out.” During an exploration expedition to […]

Book Review: Only The Good Die Young by Chris Marie Green

Posted on March 3, 2014 1 Comment

Only The Good Die Young by Chris Marie Green Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Jensen Murphy, Ghost for Hire Publisher: Roc (February 4, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Vampires, werewolves, and even faeries and ghouls populate the urban fantasy genre in abundance, but it’s not often […]

YA Weekend: The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas

Posted on March 1, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Elemental Trilogy Publisher: Balzer + Bray (September 17, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars The Burning Sky is a beautifully written novel, told in what I feel is a slightly more formal tone than […]

Waiting on Wednesday 02/26/14

Posted on February 26, 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 Blasted Lands by James A. Moore: June 24, 2014 (Angry Robot) James A. Moore’s Seven Forges was a pretty big surprise for me last year. I probably […]

Interview with Anne Leonard, Author of Moth and Spark

Posted on February 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

Today is a great day, and I’ll tell you why! It is with great excitement that we welcome Anne Leonard, author of Moth and Spark, to the BiblioSanctum. As you can see from the review, I loved her book! A perfect blend of romance and fantasy, her debut is not one to be missed. Anne […]

#MisLT Book Review: Miserere: An Autumn Tale by Teresa Frohock

Posted on February 22, 2014 5 Comments

Miserere: An Autumn Tale by Teresa Frohock Genre: Dark fantasy Publisher: Night Shade Books Publication Date: June 2011 Author Info: http://www.teresafrohock.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Have you ever read a book and wished you could chat with the author to find out what they meant at a certain part? To learn what went […]