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Waiting on Wednesday 11/06/13

Posted on November 6, 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 Night Broken byPatricia Briggs: March 4, 2014 (Ace) I love Patricia Briggs and her Mercy Thompson series! I don’t think much else needs to be said 🙂 Night […]

Book Review: Masks by E.C. Blake

Posted on November 5, 2013 1 Comment

Masks by E.C. Blake Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 Publisher: DAW Date of Publication: November 5, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “I liked this book a lot; the story had me riveted from beginning to end, and there’s lots of potential for the main character and the […]

Book Review: Armageddon’s Children

Posted on November 3, 2013 3 Comments

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 […]

Book Review: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Posted on November 2, 2013 2 Comments

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 […]

Book Review: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

Posted on October 31, 2013 Leave a Comment

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 […]

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 […]