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Novella Review: The Shadow of Elysium by Django Wexler

Posted on May 18, 2015 15 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. The Shadow of Elysium by Django Wexler Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2.5 of The Shadow Campaigns Publisher: Intermix (May 19, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I’m not usually one to pick up […]

YA Weekend: Lois Lane: Cloudy With a Chance of Destruction (Novella) by Gwenda Bond

Posted on May 3, 2015 6 Comments

Lois Lane: Cloudy With a Chance of Destruction by Gwenda Bond Genre: Young Adult, Leading Ladies Series: Lois Lane Publisher: Capstone (April 6, 2015) Author’s Information: Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 3 of 5 Stars Lois Lane: Cloudy With a Chance of Destruction is a short story tying in with Gwenda Bond’s novel Lois Lane: Fallout, […]

Book Review: The A.I. Chronicles by Ellen Campbell

Posted on April 23, 2015 8 Comments

The A.I. Chronicles by Ellen Campbell (editor) Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Windrift Books (March 13, 2015) Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars The A.I. Chronicles houses a collection of short stories by many emerging and best-selling names that take on the concept of the artificial intelligence from military based stories to stories that feature hybrids […]

Book Review: The Gabble and Other Stories by Neal Asher

Posted on April 21, 2015 9 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. The Gabble and Other Stories by Neal Asher Genre: Science Fiction, Anthology Series: Polity Publisher: Night Shade (Paperback: February 3, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars (overall) The Gabble and Other Stories […]

Novella Review: We Are All Completely Fine by Daryl Gregory

Posted on March 15, 2015 23 Comments

We Are All Completely Fine by Daryl Gregory Genre: Horror, Paranormal Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tachyon (August 12, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars If you recall in my review of Harrison Squared, I described that book as a fun, adventurous mystery which strikes the perfect balance for teen and adult crossover appeal. Well, nothing could […]

Sci-Fi Short Story Review Bites

Posted on February 26, 2015 6 Comments

Glitch by Hugh Howey “I remember holding Sarah for the first time, marveling at this ability we have to create life where before there was none.” In a world that craves the brutality that come with robot bouts (basically brutal cage fights between robots), Sam, Peter, and Greenie investigate why their prize fighter, Max, refuses to […]

Anthology Review: Stories of the Raksura by Martha Wells

Posted on December 22, 2014 27 Comments

Stories of the Raksura by Martha Wells Genre: Fantasy, Anthology Series: Books of the Raksura Publisher: Night Shade (September 2, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Stories of the Raksura is a delightful romp into Martha Wells’ world of the Raksura – even if you have not read the main series. I have been meaning to […]

Novella Review: Hisses and Wings by Alex Bledsoe and Teresa Frohock

Posted on December 19, 2014 8 Comments

Hisses and Wings by Alex Bledsoe and Teresa Frohock Genre: Supernatural, Angels, Fantasy Publisher: The Story Vault (December 2014) Wendy’s rating: 4 of 5 stars I love magic. I love interesting ways to present magic. In Hisses and Wings, music is the source of mysterious power, and anyone who has ever been touched by a song can attest […]

Novella Review: The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss

Posted on December 17, 2014 17 Comments

The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2.5 of Kingkiller Chronicle Publisher: DAW (October 28, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars I have so much to say about this novella, but to make a long story short: The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a gorgeously written novel, both haunting […]

#RRSciFiMonth: The Dire Earth: A Novella by Jason M. Hough

Posted on November 23, 2014 4 Comments

The Dire Earth: A Novella by Jason M. Hough Genre: Science Fiction Series: Dire Earth Cycle #0.5 Publisher: Del Rey (November 2014) Author Info: jasonhough.com Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars After reading a great novel or series of novels, you always want more. Origin stories give you a chance to see your favourite (or not […]