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Book Review: V-S Day by Allen Steele

Posted on January 30, 2014 Leave a Comment

V-S Day by Allen Steele Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand alone Publisher: Ace (February 4, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars V-S Day is a bit of a departure from my usual reads, but I’ve made a resolution this year to tackle more books that are outside my comfort zone. […]

Book Review: Empress of the Sun by Ian McDonald

Posted on January 23, 2014 Leave a Comment

Empress of the Sun by Ian McDonald Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Book 3 of Everness Publication Date: January 2014 (Jo Fletcher) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s no exaggeration when I say these books in the Everness series just seem to get better and better. The […]

Waiting on Wednesday 01/22/14

Posted on January 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

“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 Honor’s Knight by Rachel Bach: February 25, 2014 (Orbit) You saw earlier this week how much I enjoyed Fortune’s Pawn. Now bring on the next one! “The rollicking […]

Book Review: Fortune’s Pawn by Rachel Bach

Posted on January 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Fortune’s Pawn by Rachel Bach Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of Paradox Publisher: Orbit Date of Publication: November 5, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Features a spirited protagonist and interesting supporting cast, along with a story containing more surprises than I expected” Rachel Bach is also […]

Book Review: Seoul Survivors by Naomi Foyle

Posted on January 17, 2014 1 Comment

Seoul Survivors by Naomi Foyle (Jo Fletcher) Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publication Date: February 6, 2014 (Paperback) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s only January, but already I have a feeling that this is going to be one of the more “out there” books I’ll read this […]

Book Review: Ex-Purgatory by Peter Clines

Posted on January 15, 2014 2 Comments

Ex-Purgatory by Peter Clines (Broadway Books) Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Book 4 of Ex-Heroes Publication Date: January 14, 2014 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars It’s an age of trilogies we live in, so you can’t really blame me when at first I thought Ex-Communication was going to be the end […]

Waiting on Wednesday 01/15/14

Posted on January 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

“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 Lockstep by Karl Schroeder: March 25, 2014 (Tor) “When seventeen-year-old Toby McGonigal finds himself lost in space, separated from his family, he expects his next drift into cold […]

Book Review: Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Posted on January 14, 2014 2 Comments

Red Rising by Pierce Brown Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of Red Rising Publisher: Del Rey Date of Publication: January 28, 2014 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars – “Not your typical novel featuring a dystopian society and a young protagonist; this book is in a […]

Book Review: The Inevitable by Daniel Hope

Posted on January 10, 2014 1 Comment

The Inevitable by Daniel Hope Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: July 2013 Author Info: speculativeintent.com Wendy’s Rating – 4 of 5 stars: The Inevitable certainly has no shortage of action and intrigue, but it’s the human interactions and Tuck’s experiences that truly make this book a surprisingly touching gem. Tuck is a robot. […]

Book Review: Be My Enemy by Ian McDonald

Posted on January 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

Be My Enemy by Ian McDonald Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Everness Publisher: Jo Fletcher Date of Publication: June 6, 2013 (ed.) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars – “When it comes to delivering excitement and adventure, Ian McDonald knows his stuff; take everything that […]