Fantasy Category

Book Review: The Cormorant by Chuck Wendig

The Cormorant by Chuck Wendig Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Series: Book 3 of Miriam Black Publisher: Angry Robot Date of Publication: December 31, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars – “The best and my favorite Miriam Black book yet” I just can’t resist Miriam Black. Come to think of […]

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YA Weekend: Planesrunner by Ian McDonald

Planesrunner by Ian McDonald Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Everness Publisher: Pyr (US ed.) Date of Publication: December 6, 2011 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars –  “One of the most well-written and interesting YA novels I’ve ever read and just plain fun, this book […]

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Graphic Novel Review: Fables, Vol. 2: Animal Farm by Bill Willingham

Fables, Vol. 2: Animal Farm by Bill WillinghamGenre: Urban Fantasy, Fairy tales Publisher: Vertigo Date of Publication: August 1, 2003 Author Information: Website | Twitter     Tiara’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars – This volumes adds another important struggle to the fables’ life (conformity versus nonconformity), one that I hope will be touched on continuously throughout the series and not promptly […]

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Book Review: Hellbound by Tim Hawken

Hellbound by Tim Hawken Genre: Fantasy, Horror Series: Book 1 of the Hellbound Trilogy Publisher: Rethink Press Limited Date of Publication: November 28, 2010 Author Information: Website | Twitter Rating: 4 of 5 stars – This novel was an enjoyable blend of horror, theology, and philosophy with a twist of humor that dared to tackle ideas such as the Hell paradox […]

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YA Weekend: Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor

Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Series: Book 2 of Daughter of Smoke & Bone  Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Date of Publication: November 6, 2012 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “Though there is very little of the romance that […]

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Book Review: The God Tattoo by Tom Lloyd

The God Tattoo: Untold Tales from the Twilight Reign by Tom Lloyd Genre: Fantasy, Short Stories Series: An anthology of Twilight Reign Publisher: Pyr Date of Publication: November 5, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter   Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “A fantastic collection of dark and magical tales showing the epic scope of […]

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Book Review: Lost Covenant by Ari Marmell

Lost Covenant by Ari Marmell  Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Series: Book 3 of Widdershins Adventures  Publisher: Pyr Date of Publication: December 3, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “A perfect balance of light and dark, Widdershins’ newest adventure takes us to new places and provides a turning point […]

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Waiting on Wednesday 12/04/13

“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 Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor: April 8, 2014 (Little, Brown & Company) I devoured the first two books of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone […]

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Book Review: Something More Than Night by Ian Tregillis

Something More Than Night by Ian Tregillis Genre: Fantasy, Mystery Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Date of Publication: December 3, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars – “Mind-bendingly original and inventive ideas in this book’s story and world; Tregillis’ writing leaves me in awe, especially the crime noir fiction-inspired […]

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YA Weekend: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance Series: Throne of Glass #1 Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Publication Date: March 2012 Author Info: sarahjmaas.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars: Celaena maintains a level of charm and sass that makes it easy to understand why the prince, the captain and soon the visiting Princess […]

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