Fantasy Category

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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Book Review: Heartwood by Freya Robertson

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 […]

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Book Review: 14 by Peter Clines

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 […]

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Book Review: Darkwalker by E.L. Tettensor

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 […]

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