Fantasy Category

Book Review: Armageddon’s Children

Armageddon’s Children by Terry Brooks Many years ago, I tried to read The Sword of Shannara but the story and characters failed to capture my attention and I set it aside. I grant that I didn’t get very far into the book, but I had read enough by that time to know when a book just isn’t working for […]

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Book Review: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Genre: Magic, Fantasy, RomancePublisher: Double DayPublication Date: September 2011Author Info: erinmorgenstern.com It was fascinating to see the characters and events slip in and out of the chapters in such a graceful and sensual dance. 5 of 5 stars Open the pages of the Night Circus and you are immediately […]

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Book Review: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris Genre: Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Rural Fantasy Series: Sookie Stackhouse Publisher: Ace Books Publication Date: May 2001 Author Info: www.charlaineharris.com Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – As far as strong female characters go, I’d put Sookie right up at the top with the best of them. Sooo a few years back […]

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Audiobook Review: The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon

The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Bone Season Publisher: Audible for Bloomsbury Date of Publication: August 20, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “The main character is a smart, capable  heroine whose strength and poise is wonderfully conveyed by  […]

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Book Review: Heartwood by Freya Robertson

Heartwood by Freya Robertson Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Elemental Wars Publisher: Angry Robot Date of Publication: October 29, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “An ambitious novel that takes some time to build up, yet ultimately an impressive feat of storytelling featuring rich world-building and a […]

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Book Review: Betrayal in the Highlands by Robert Evert

Betrayal in the Highlands by Robert Evert Genre: Fantasy, AdventureSeries: Riddle in Stone #2Publisher: Diversion BooksPublication Date: September 2013 …if there’s one fantastic thing about Evert’s atypical hero, its been Edmund’s journey from middle-aged, stuttering, self-doubting librarian to middle-aged, stuttering, one-eyed survivor… 3 of 5 stars With goblins hot on their heels after escaping the […]

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YA Weekend: The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani

The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani Genre: Middle-Grade fantasy Series: Book 1 of The School for Good and Evil Publisher: HarperCollins Date of Publication: May 14, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter    Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “An original and magical take on fairy tales that will enchant you […]

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Book Review: Copperhead by Tina Connolly

Copperhead byTina Connolly Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Ironskin Publisher: Tor Date of Publication: October 15, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “The story and world were both interesting, but I loved the characters most of all in this book about using one’s wits and power to […]

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Book Review: The Osiris Curse by Paul Crilley

The Osiris Curse by Paul Crilley Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Tweed and Nightingale Adventures Publisher: Pyr Date of Publication: October 15, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter  Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars – “The fast-paced action and brave protagonists  in this fun fantasy adventure novel would hold great appeal  to […]

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Book Review; The Mage’s Daughter by Amelia Sides

The Mage’s Daughter by Amelia Sides Self Published Publication Date: September 9, 2013 3.5 of 5 stars A brutal attack left a young girl without parents and without a name and any time she tries to speak her name or tell the details of her attack, the spell cast about her immediately causes it to […]

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