Historical Fiction Category
YA Weekend: Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin
Posted on December 6, 2015 16 Comments
An ARC was provided by the publisher via NOVL in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin Genre: Young Adult, Alternate History Series: Book 1 of Wolf by Wolf Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars This has been an amazing year […]
Guest Post: “Five Amazing Women in Ancient Rome” by Michael Livingston
Posted on December 4, 2015 13 Comments
Earlier this year, I was drawn to a historical fantasy called The Shards of Heaven by Michael Livingston. First of all, I love stories that blend historical elements with the fantastical, and second, I was thrilled to discover that one of my favorite historical figures, Cleopatra Selene II–only daughter of Cleopatra and Marc Antony–was a POV character […]
Book Review: The Shards of Heaven by Michael Livingston
Posted on November 13, 2015 19 Comments
A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Shards of Heaven by Michael Livingston Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Shards of Heaven Publisher: Tor (11/24/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I first became aware of The Shards of Heaven earlier this year and […]
YA Weekend: Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson
Posted on October 11, 2015 17 Comments
A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Gold Seer Trilogy Publisher: Greenwillow (9/22/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars From the very start, I had a feeling that […]
Audiobook Review: Reign of Iron by Angus Watson
Posted on September 29, 2015 14 Comments
A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Reign of Iron by Angus Watson Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 3 of Iron Age Publisher: Hachette Audio (9/29/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Sean Barrett | Length: 15 hrs and 15 mins Reign of Iron was a great end […]
Book Review: Clash of Iron by Angus Watson
Posted on June 8, 2015 7 Comments
A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Clash of Iron by Angus Watson Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Iron Age Publisher: Orbit (April 14, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars *Splutters with disbelief* Yeah, if I […]
Book Review: The Fifth Heart by Dan Simmons
Posted on May 13, 2015 5 Comments
The Fifth Heart by Dan Simmons Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (March 24, 2015) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars A Dan Simmons book is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get. And like a box of chocolates, you know they’re all good but some are going […]
Book Review: The Secrets of Life and Death by Rebecca Alexander
Posted on November 19, 2014 19 Comments
The Secrets of Life and Death by Rebecca Alexander Genre: Historical Fiction, Paranormal Series: Stand Alone/Book 1 Publisher: Broadway (October 7, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars The Secrets of Life and Death was an interesting novel, a mix of dark noir fantasy mystery and historical fiction, using the true story behind the notorious figure of Countess […]
Waiting on Wednesday 10/01/14
Posted on October 1, 2014 5 Comments
“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: Clash of Iron by Angus Watson: April 14, 2015 (Orbit) You might have seen my adoring review for Age of Iron last week, so it should be no surprise that I’m itching […]
Book Review: Age of Iron by Angus Watson
Posted on September 26, 2014 18 Comments
Age of Iron by Angus Watson Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Iron Age Publisher: Orbit (September 9, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Age of Iron ended up surprising me in many delightful ways, but what I didn’t expect at all was how addicting it was. It simply grabbed me by the throat and […]
