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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 […]

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: […]