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Waiting on Wednesday 12/04/13

Posted on December 4, 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 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 […]

Book Review: Something More Than Night by Ian Tregillis

Posted on December 2, 2013 2 Comments

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 […]

YA Weekend: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Posted on December 1, 2013 5 Comments

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 […]

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 […]