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Audiobook Review: The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon

Posted on October 30, 2013 1 Comment

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 […]

Book Review: Heartwood by Freya Robertson

Posted on October 29, 2013 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Book Review: Betrayal in the Highlands by Robert Evert

Posted on October 28, 2013 Leave a Comment

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 […]

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

Posted on October 27, 2013 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Book Review: Copperhead by Tina Connolly

Posted on October 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Book Review: The Osiris Curse by Paul Crilley

Posted on October 22, 2013 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Book Review; The Mage’s Daughter by Amelia Sides

Posted on October 19, 2013 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Book Review: Drakenfeld by Mark Charan Newton

Posted on October 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

Drakenfeld by Mark Charan Newton Genre: Fantasy, Mystery Series: Book 1 of Drakenfeld Publisher: Tor UK Date of Publication: October 10, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars – “Perfect blend of fantasy and mystery with an excellent main character; its uniqueness made this one of my best reads this year” If you ever […]

Waiting on Wednesday 10/16/13

Posted on October 16, 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 Iron Night by M.L. Brennan: January 7, 2013 (Roc) If you’re a fan of urban fantasy you really should check out Generation V for the start of a […]

Graphic Novel Review: Five Ghosts vol.1: The Haunting of Fabian Gray by Frank J. Barbiere

Posted on October 15, 2013 Leave a Comment

Five Ghosts, Vol. 1: The Haunting of Fabian Gray by Frank J. Barbiere Genre: Pulp Fiction, AdventureSeries: Collects Five Ghosts #1-5Publisher: Image ComicsPublication Date: September 18, 2013 …the story has a lot of potential to go places, with lots of opportunity for exciting adventures. 3 of 5 stars A tragic turn of events resulted in […]