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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 […]

Book Review: Mister Monday by Garth Nix

Posted on October 14, 2013 Leave a Comment

Mister Monday by Garth Nix Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, ChildrenSeries: The Keys to the Kingdom #1Publisher: Scholastic BooksOriginal Publication Date: July 2003Author Info: www.garthnix.com Nix has so many wonderful and unique ways of presenting magic and technology in his stories. 3 of 5 stars Twice I picked this book up from the library, and twice I returned […]

YA Weekend: Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on October 12, 2013 7 Comments

Steelheart by Brandon SandersonMogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction/Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Reckoners Publisher: Delacorte Date of Publication: September 24, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Everyone I know has been saying such great things about this book, so I’m afraid I can do little more than to add […]

Audiobook Review: Thieftaker by D.B. Jackson

Posted on October 7, 2013 Leave a Comment

Thieftaker by D.B. Jackson Genre: Historical Fiction, Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Thieftaker Chronicles Publisher: Tor Books Date of Publication: July 3, 2012 (Reissue) Author Information: website | twitter My Rating: 4 of 5 stars – An excellent historical urban fantasy that managed to meld the magic and history in a way that felt realistic […]