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Waiting on Wednesday 12/25/13

Posted on December 25, 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 Skin Game by Jim Butcher: May 27, 2014 (Roc) The next Dresden Files book finally got a release date, and oh it is going to be a long […]

Book Review: Mage’s Blood by David Hair

Posted on December 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

Mage’s Blood by David Hair Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Moontide Quartet Publisher: Jo Fletcher Date of Publication: September 27, 2012 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars – “Both the setting and story are vast and detailed, everything and everyone is connected; the author has woven an intricate epic […]

Novella Review: Poison Dance by Livia Blackburne

Posted on December 22, 2013 1 Comment

Poison Dance by Livia Blackburne Genre: Fantasy Series: Prequel to Midnight Thief Publisher: Lion’s Quill Press Date of Publication: September 12, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “A prequel novella to Midnight Thief that sets up the background nicely and gives the reader an early glimpse of the […]

Audiobook Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Posted on December 19, 2013 6 Comments

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Throne of Glass Publisher: Audible Inc. Date of Publication: November 5, 2013 (audiobook) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars – “Gripping and full of surprises; the story and the characters are gradually built up into […]

Book Review: I Am Satan by Tim Hawken

Posted on December 18, 2013 1 Comment

I Am Satan by Tim Hawken Genre: Fantasy, Horror Series: Book 2 of the Hellbound Trilogy Publisher: Rethink Press Limited Date of Publication: June 25, 2012 Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Hawken’s writing can invoke very vivid imagery, especially if you’re a highly visual person who can easily get lost in descriptions and ideas.” I’m […]

Book Review: The Cormorant by Chuck Wendig

Posted on December 17, 2013 5 Comments

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 […]

YA Weekend: Planesrunner by Ian McDonald

Posted on December 15, 2013 2 Comments

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 […]

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

Posted on December 12, 2013 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Book Review: Hellbound by Tim Hawken

Posted on December 10, 2013 1 Comment

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 […]

YA Weekend: Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor

Posted on December 7, 2013 Leave a Comment

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 […]