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YA Weekend Audio: Calamity by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on March 5, 2016 14 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Calamity by Brandon Sanderson Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy Series: Book 3 of The Reckoners Publisher: Audible Studios (February 16, 2016) Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrator: MacLeod Andrews Calamity […]

Waiting on Wednesday 03/02/16

Posted on March 2, 2016 18 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: Willful Child: Wrath of Betty by Steven Erikson: October 18, 2016 (Tor Books) If you’re looking for a good Star Trek spoof — and a decidedly un-PC one at that — […]

Book Review: Ex-Isle by Peter Clines

Posted on February 29, 2016 10 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Ex-Isle by Peter Clines Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi Fantasy Series: Book 5 of Ex-Heroes Publisher: Broadway Books (February 2, 2016) Length: 400 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter This is probably my favorite book of the series […]

Graphic Novel Review: Star Wars: Shattered Empire by Greg Rucka, Marco Checchetto, Phil Noto

Posted on February 29, 2016 6 Comments

Star Wars: Shattered Empire by Greg Rucka, Marco Checchetto, Phil Noto Genre: Space Opera, Science Fiction Series: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens Publisher: Marvel Comics (November 2015) Author Info: gregrucka.com Artist Info: philnoto.tumblr.com Artist Info: marvel.com/comics/creators/11748/marco_checchetto Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars If you go by what many fictional stories tell us, when the bad guy is defeated, […]

Book Review Bites

Posted on February 22, 2016 9 Comments

The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin Genre: Fantasy, Apocalyptic Publisher: Orbit (August 4, 2015) Tiara’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars This book is difficult for me to sum up without feeling as if I’m not doing the story any justice, and there’s not too much more I can say about it that Mogsy hasn’t already […]

Sunday Musings: Space and Beyond

Posted on February 21, 2016 17 Comments

Last year, I signed up for “Somewhere Out There,” a Worlds Without End reading challenge focused on works that take place in the vastness of space. I only managed to complete about half of my required reads. This year, I am trying again with the “Space Opera” challenge: I’ve filled out my desired reads for […]

Book Review: Morning Star by Pierce Brown

Posted on February 19, 2016 15 Comments

Morning Star by Pierce Brown Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 3 of Red Rising Publisher: Del Rey (February 9, 2016) Length: 518 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter If you haven’t picked up Morning Star yet but you are reading this review, chances are you’re probably wondering if I think this final volume is worth […]

Book Review: The Girl With All The Gifts by M.R. Carey

Posted on February 19, 2016 17 Comments

The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey Genre: Horror, Post-Apocalyptic, Zombie Publisher: Orbit (January 2014) Author Info: www.mike-carey.co.uk Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars “When your dream comes true, your true has moved. You’ve already stopped being the person who had the dreams so it feels more like a weird echo of something that […]

Audiobook Review: The Bees by Laline Paull

Posted on February 10, 2016 8 Comments

Genre: Dystopia, Science Fiction, Science Fantasy Series: Standalone Publisher: Ecco (May 6, 2014) Information: Twitter | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Narrator: Orlagh Cassidy | Length: 14 hrs and 12 mins | Audiobook Publisher: HarperAudio (May 6, 2014) | Whispersync Ready: Yes “The Queen is dead! Long live the Queen!” In simplest terms, The […]

Audiobook Review: Star Wars: The Perfect Weapon by Delilah S. Dawson

Posted on February 8, 2016 4 Comments

Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Science-Fantasy Series: Star Wars Canon Publisher: Del Ray (November 24, 2015) Information: Website | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 3 of 5 Stars Narrator: January LaVoy | Length: 1 hrs and 57 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Random House Audio (November 24, 2015) | Whispersync Ready: No Very slight spoilers, but you’ve been warned. I’m one […]