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Book Review: Star Wars: Before the Awakening by Greg Rucka, Phil Noto

Posted on February 5, 2016 7 Comments

Star Wars: Before the Awakening by Greg Rucka, Phil Noto Genre: Space Opera Series: Star Wars Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press (December 2015) Author Info: gregrucka.com Artist Info: philnoto.tumblr.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars “Poe Dameron’s first ship was his mother’s RZ-1 A-wing.” This book had a lot of things going for it when I saw it at […]

Short & Sweet Review: Laisrathera by M.C.A. Hogarth

Posted on February 4, 2016 6 Comments

Laisrathera by M.C.A. HogarthM.C.A. Hogarth Series: Her Instruments #3 Publisher: Studio MCAH (May 12, 2014) Memorable Quote: “It is not humility to assume every responsibility is yours to bear. It is not wise. And it is not just, nor kind. You must let go of your need to feel that everything that befalls you is […]

Backlist Burndown: Star Wars: Dark Disciple by Christie Golden

Posted on February 2, 2016 17 Comments

As book bloggers, sometimes we get so caught up reading review titles and new releases that we end up missing out on a lot previously published books. As a result, one of my goals this year is to take more time to catch up with my backlist, especially in my personal reading pile. And it […]

YA Weekend: Burning Midnight by Will McIntosh

Posted on January 31, 2016 21 Comments

A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Burning Midnight by Will McIntosh Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Delacorte Press (February 2, 2016) Length: 320 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Burning Midnight is Will McIntosh’s first Young Adult novel, […]

Short & Sweet Comic Stack 01/27/16 – Star Wars, Vol 1: Skywalker Strikes by Jason Aaron, John Cassaday (Illustrations), Laura Martin (Illustrations)

Posted on January 27, 2016 4 Comments

Genre: Science Fiction Series: Star Wars Publisher: Marvel Author: Website | Goodreads TL;DR Review: Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars. Definitely fanservice, but worthy fanservice. I loved all the Vader scenes! After their greatest victory yet against the Empire by destroying the Death Star, Luke, Leia, Han, and friends decide to make another […]

Short & Sweet Audio Review: Should We Drown in Feathered Sleep by Michael Merriam

Posted on January 22, 2016 3 Comments

Should We Drown in Feathered Sleep by Michael Merriam Series: Standalone Publisher: Carina Press (November 10, 2010) Memorable Quote: “They hated to watch another be in pain, but it was necessary for her to die in order to be reborn.” TL;DR Review: Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 Stars. M A G I C A L! Narrator: […]

Interview with Lawrence M. Schoen, Author of Barsk: The Elephants’ Graveyard

Posted on January 21, 2016 10 Comments

As you’d recall, last month I reviewed the weird and wonderfully cerebral sci-fi novel Barsk: The Elephants’ Graveyard, and as promised we have a fantastic interview to share with you today, with none other than author Lawrence M. Schoen himself. Lawrence was kind enough to stop by and talk about his book, his writing, the Klingon language, and much, […]

Audiobook Review: Star Wars: The Old Republic: Deceived by Paul S. Kemp

Posted on January 20, 2016 13 Comments

Genre: Science-Fiction, Gaming, Media Tie-In Series: Star Wars: The Old Republic #2 Publisher: Del Ray (March 22, 2011) Author’s Information: Website | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Marc Thompson | Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Random House Audio (March 22, 2011) | Whispersync Ready: Yes Second book set in the gaming canon […]

Short & Sweet Review: Rose Point by M.C.A. Hogarth

Posted on January 18, 2016 7 Comments

Rose Point by M.C.A. Hogarth Series: Her Instruments #2 Publisher: Studio MCAH (October 7, 2013) Memorable Quote: “Human steel had always trumped faerie magic. Reese set her face and marched in.” TL; DR Review: Tiara’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars. OMG, I loved this series. Space elves. *cries* Short & Sweet Review: I finished this book and […]

Short & Sweet Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Alan Dean Foster

Posted on January 14, 2016 20 Comments

Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Alan Dean Foster Series: Star Wars Novelizations #7 Publisher: LucasBooks (December 18, 2015) Memorable Quote: “Death displays nothing if not variety in its methods, which are often surprising and sometimes amusing.” TL;DR Review: Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars. This is totally what this book and movie is all about […]