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Book Review: The Hive by Ronald Malfi

Posted on April 30, 2026 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. The Hive by Ronald Malfi Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Thriller Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Titan Books (April 14, 2026) Length: 768 pages Author Information: Website I’ll be honest. Seeing the sheer size of The Hive […]

Audiobook Review: The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer

Posted on April 24, 2026 14 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 Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (April 21, 2026) Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Author Information: Website This was my first […]

Book Review: Dollface by Lindy Ryan

Posted on March 29, 2026 8 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Dollface by Lindy Ryan Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Minotaur Books (February 24, 2025) Length: 304 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Ever since her […]

Audiobook Review: Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher

Posted on March 21, 2026 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. Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Macmillan Audio (March 24, 2026) Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Author Information: Website Narrator: Mary Robinette Kowal T. […]

Book Review: Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward

Posted on March 14, 2026 5 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Nightfire (February 24, 2026) Length: 304 pages Author Information: Twitter Catriona Ward has built a reputation for writing horror that’s strange, unsettling, […]

Book Review: The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan

Posted on March 11, 2026 9 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 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 […]

Book Review: House of Splinters by Laura Purcell

Posted on March 6, 2026 9 Comments

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 […]

Audiobook Review: A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James

Posted on February 14, 2026 10 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Penguin Audio (January 20, 2026) Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins Author Information: Website Narrators: […]

Best of 2025 and The Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2025 20 Comments

Overall, 2025 was a good year, but like all years it had its ups and downs. I will say though, the changes to the blog I implemented this year has led to a happier and a less neurotic me (okay, maybe still very neurotic) due to a more casual posting schedule. Sometimes I still wish […]

Book Review: The Sound of the Dark by Daniel Church

Posted on December 11, 2025 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 Sound of the Dark by Daniel Church Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Angry Robot (October 28, 2025) Length: 400 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter The Sound of the Dark is one […]