Historical Fiction Category
Book Review: The Abominable by Dan Simmons
Posted on December 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Abominable by Dan Simmons Genre: Historical Fiction Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Date of Publication: October 22, 2013 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars – “A decent book that is not without its high points; story is paced slowly and weighed down with a lot of technical […]
Book Review: The Falconer by Elizabeth May
Posted on November 19, 2013 2 Comments
The Falconer by Elizabeth May Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Falconer Publisher: Gollancz Date of Publication: September 26, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Starring a spirited heroine living a double life, this paranormal fantasy about the Fae is a lot of fun and has […]
Book Review: Letters From A Murderer by John Matthews
Posted on November 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
Letters From A Murderer by John Matthews Genre: Historical Mystery Series: Book 1 of Finley Jameson and Joseph Argenti Publisher: Exhibit A Date of Publication: September 24, 2013 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “Some surprises to be found amidst an exciting mix of mystery and suspense, in this novel reminiscent […]
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 […]
Book Review: A Study in Silks by Emma Jane Holloway
Posted on September 23, 2013 Leave a Comment
A Study in Silks by Emma Jane Holloway Genre: Fantasy, Historical Romance, Mystery Series: Book 1 of The Baskerville Affair Publisher: Del Rey Date of Publication: September 24, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Part steampunk historical mystery and part fantasy paranormal romance, I was initially drawn to A Study in Silks for its setting […]
Book Review: The Coldest War by Ian Tregillis
Posted on August 21, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Coldest War by Ian Tregillis Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Milkweed Triptych Publisher: Tor Books Date of Publication: July 17, 2012 Author Information: Website | Twitter Wow, did that seriously just happen?! Those were the words running through my head when I reached the very end of this book. Just […]
Book Review: Dragon’s Child by M.K. Hume
Posted on August 14, 2013 1 Comment
The King Arthur Trilogy Book One: Dragon’s Child by M.K. Hume Genre: Historical Fiction, Arthurian Fantasy Series: Book 1 of King Arthur Publisher: Atria BooksDate of Publication: November 12, 2013 Author Information: Website | TwitterThank you to Atria Books for sending me an advanced copy of Dragon’s Child in exchange for an honest review! Originally […]
Book Revew: The Isle of Blood by Rick Yancey
Posted on August 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Isle of Blood by Rick Yancey Genre: YA horror paranormal Series: Book 3 of The MonstrumologistPublisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Date of Publication: September 13, 2011 Author information: Website | Twitter After having positive experiences with both the first two books in The Monstrumologist series, I eagerly anticipated getting my hands […]
Book Review: Glamour in Glass by Mary Robinette Kowal
Posted on August 6, 2013 Leave a Comment
Glamour in Glass byMary Robinette Kowal I think 2013 has seen me branching out into more sub-genres of fantasy than any other year, thanks to participating in events like the Worlds Without End’s Women of Genre Fiction Reading Challenge. Once, Mary Robinette Kowal fell into the category of “An author I’ve never read before, but […]
Book Review: The Golem and The Jinni by Helene Wecker
Posted on August 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker I absolutely adored this. Magical realism at its finest! And even though it wasn’t exactly what I had expected, I can’t really say that I minded. Otherwise, as a character so deftly put it in this book, I would be like “a man who complains that someone stole […]
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