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Book Review: The Chronicles of Riddick by Alan Dean Foster

Posted on March 18, 2016 4 Comments

The Chronicles of Riddick by Alan Dean Foster Genre: Science fiction, space opera, dystopia Publisher: Del Rey Books (December 2007) Author Info: alandeanfoster.com Wendy’s rating: 3 of 5 stars “You’re not afraid of the dark are you?” In my quest to read more movie novelizations this year, it’s unsurprising that Foster’s name would pop up on […]

Audiobook Review: United States of Japan by Peter Tieryas

Posted on March 18, 2016 20 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. United States of Japan by Peter Tieryas Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction, Alternate History Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Audible Studios (March 3, 2016) Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrator: Adam Sims […]

Guest Post: “The Worst Things That Can Happen to You in Space” by Rob Boffard

Posted on March 10, 2016 8 Comments

Space disasters. The idea of getting caught in the middle of one would be my worst nightmare, but hey, for whatever reason I sure as hell enjoy reading books and watching movies about them! Indeed it was that love that ultimately led me to pick up Rob Boffard’s Tracer, the ebook on sale now at Amazon, B&N, iTunes and […]

Sunday Musings: Review Rut

Posted on March 6, 2016 6 Comments

Normally, when I read a book, I’m already writing the review in my head. Last year, for whatever reason (and there were many valid ones), I just wasn’t in the right mind set to do so. I thankfully still was able to get in the right mind space to read or listen to books, but […]

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 […]