Historical Fiction Category

Book Review: The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Historical Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Books (February 24, 2026) Length: 535 pages Author Information: Website Historical horror with a generous heaping […]

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Book Review: House of Splinters by Laura Purcell

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. House of Splinters by Laura Purcell Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Historical Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Blackstone Publishing (February 10, 2026) Length: 346 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter My queen of gothic horror is at […]

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Book Review: The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction Series: Book 1 of Stockingham & Pike Publisher: William Morrow (January 6, 2026) Length: 336 pages Author […]

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Book Review: Boudicca’s Daughter by Elodie Harper

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Boudicca’s Daughter by Elodie Harper Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Union Square Co. (September 2, 2025) Length: 438 pages Author Information: Website I became a huge fan of Elodie […]

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Book Review: The Faerie Morgana by Louisa Morgan

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Faerie Morgana by Louisa Morgan Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Redhook (September 16, 2025) Length: 528 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter I’ve always loved Louisa Morgan for the way […]

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Book Review: The Ghost Woods by C.J. Cooke

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Ghost Woods by C.J. Cooke Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction, Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Berkley (April 29, 2025) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website This is the fifth book I’ve read by C.J. […]

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Book Review: Once Was Willem by M.R. Carey

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Once Was Willem by M.R. Carey Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Historical Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Orbit | Hachette Audio (March 4, 2025) Length: 320 pages | 10 hrs and 40 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter […]

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Book Review: The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Berkley (October 8, 2024) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website Another winner from C.J. Cooke! The author […]

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Book Review: A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Dell (April 9, 2024) Length: 352 pages Author Information: Website Sometimes, the best stories […]

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Waiting on Wednesday 01/24/24

Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme that first originated at Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. Either way, this fun feature is a chance to showcase the upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on! […]

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