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Book Review: The Reformatory by Tananarive Due

Posted on October 30, 2023 15 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Reformatory by Tananarive Due Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Gallery/Saga Press (October 31, 2023) Length: 576 Author Information: Website Tananarive Due’s The Reformatory is a chilling, thought-provoking […]

Book Review: Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas

Posted on October 23, 2023 13 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction, Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Berkley (August 15, 2023) Length: 371 pages Author Information: Website It is 1846 in Mexico, […]

Waiting on Wednesday 09/13/23

Posted on September 13, 2023 6 Comments

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! […]

Book Review: The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec

Posted on August 7, 2023 7 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Ace Books (July 25, 2023) Length: 368 pages Author Information: Website A Viking tale […]

Book Review: Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Posted on August 3, 2023 6 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Historical Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Del Rey (July 18, 2023) Length: 323 pages Author Information: Website Silver Nitrate is a book that’s all […]

#WyrdandWonder Book Review: Scarlet by Genevieve Cogman

Posted on May 23, 2023 12 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Scarlet by Genevieve Cogman Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Series: Book 1 of Scarlet Publisher: Ace (May 9, 2023) Length: 339 pages Author Information: Website Being a huge fan of Genevieve […]

#WyrdandWonder Book Review: The Judas Blossom by Stephen Aryan

Posted on May 22, 2023 11 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Judas Blossom by Stephen Aryan Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy. Historical Fiction Series: Book 1 of The Nightingale and the Falcon Publisher: Angry Robot (July 11, 2023) Length: 400 pages Author Information: Website […]

Audiobook Review: Weyward by Emilia Hart

Posted on March 21, 2023 16 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Weyward by Emilia Hart Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Macmillan Audio (March 7, 2023) Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Author Information: Twitter Following the lives […]

Waiting on Wednesday 01/04/23

Posted on January 4, 2023 10 Comments

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! […]

Best of 2022 and the Year in Review

Posted on December 27, 2022 30 Comments

It’s once again that time of the year where I look back at the last twelve months and do a round up my favorite reads and goals! 2022 was an interesting year and, in many ways, a difficult one for me. There were some health issues and life changes that took me away from reading […]