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Book Review: Heartwood by Freya Robertson

Posted on November 29, 2013 Leave a Comment

Heartwood by Freya Robertson Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: Elemental Wars #1 Publisher: Angry Robots Publication Date: October 2013 Author Info: www.freyarobertson.com Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 stars: The world of Anguis is a beautiful one, and I love the way the religion is bound into it and the characters so deeply and how Robertson explores that. Peace between […]

Book Review: 14 by Peter Clines

Posted on November 28, 2013 4 Comments

14 by Peter Clines Genre: Paranormal/Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Permuted Press Date of Publication: June 5, 2012 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Excellent and diverse cast of characters in this fun, creepy paranormal novel” I’d like to start this review off with some background information. So for the past […]

Book Review: Darkwalker by E.L. Tettensor

Posted on November 27, 2013 4 Comments

Darkwalker by E.L. Tettensor Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Nicolas Lenoir Publisher: Roc Date of Publication: December 3, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars – “A new paranormal mystery series featuring an intriguing main character and rich, thorough world building; once the story takes off, it does […]

Waiting on Wednesday 11/27/13

Posted on November 27, 2013 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 Tropic of Serpents byMarie Brennan: March 4, 2014 (Tor) I loved the first book A Natural History of Dragons and was so happy to see Marie Brennan […]

Book Review: The Arrivals by Melissa Marr

Posted on November 25, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Arrivals by Melissa Marr Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Stand-alone Publisher: William Morrow Date of Publication: July 2, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “Massive points for originality in this interesting and unique tale about an unusual but fascinating group of characters.” This book was a bit […]

YA Weekend: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Posted on November 23, 2013 1 Comment

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Daughter of Smoke and Bone Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Date of Publication: September 27, 2011 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars – “Sensual, dark and bewitching, this book had me […]

Book Review: Dinocalypse Now by Chuck Wendig

Posted on November 22, 2013 1 Comment

Dinocalypse Now by Chuck Wendig Genre: Pulp, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Dinocalypse Trilogy Publisher: Evil Hat Date of Publication: May 2012 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars – “Pure escapist pulp fiction, very entertaining and fun!” This book went straight onto my to-read pile earlier this year, for two […]

Audiobook Review: Two Serpents Rise by Max Gladstone

Posted on November 20, 2013 5 Comments

Two Serpents Rise by Max Gladstone Genre: (Urban) FantasySeries: The Craft Sequence #2Publisher: Tor BooksPublication Date: October 29, 2013Author Info: http://www.maxgladstone.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars: I never thought I’d love books where lawyers and big corporations are the (sort of) good guys. The god wars effected Max Gladstone’s incredibly rich world in many […]

Waiting on Wednesday 11/20/13

Posted on November 20, 2013 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 The Barrow by Mark S. Smylie: March 4, 2014 (Pyr) By being in the right place (Goodreads) at the right time, I discovered that the Artesia prequel story my friend Mark Smylie is […]

Book Review: The Falconer by Elizabeth May

Posted on November 19, 2013 2 Comments

The Falconer by Elizabeth May Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Falconer Publisher: Gollancz Date of Publication: September 26, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Starring a spirited heroine living a double life, this paranormal fantasy about the Fae is a lot of fun and has […]