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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 […]

YA Weekend:The Almost Girl by Amalie Howard

Posted on December 21, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Almost Girl by Amalie HowardGenre: Science Fiction, Dystopia, Young AdultPublisher: Strange Chemistry (Angry Robot)Publication Date: January 7, 2013Author Info: www.amaliehoward.comWendy’s Rating – 3 of 5 stars: Riven is a military general in command of technologically advanced undead soldiers called Vectors. When we first meet her, she has defected and is being hunted by her former […]

Audiobook Review: Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi

Posted on December 19, 2013 Leave a Comment

Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi Genre: Science FictionNarrator: Wil WheatonPublisher: Tor BooksPublication Date: May 2011Author Info: whatever.scalzi.comWendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars: Scalzi’s approach to science fiction is so refreshing and fun and he perfectly captures human nature at its best and worst. I’m three books into my love affair with John Scalzi’s writing. He is […]

YA Weekend: Planesrunner by Ian McDonald

Posted on December 15, 2013 2 Comments

Planesrunner by Ian McDonald Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Everness Publisher: Pyr (US ed.) Date of Publication: December 6, 2011 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “One of the most well-written and interesting YA novels I’ve ever read and just plain fun, this book […]

Book Review: Unwind by Neal Shusterman

Posted on December 11, 2013 3 Comments

Unwind by Neal Shusterman Genre: Dystopia, Science Fiction, Young Adult Series: Unwind Dystology #1Publisher: Simon and SchusterPublication Date: June 2009Author Info: www.storyman.com Wendy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars: Every time I thought I knew what was going on, Shusterman yanked the carpet out from under me so damn fast that it left my head spinning. There […]

Book Review: 14 by Peter Clines

Posted on November 28, 2013 4 Comments

14 by Peter Clines Genre: Paranormal/Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Permuted Press Date of Publication: June 5, 2012 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Excellent and diverse cast of characters in this fun, creepy paranormal novel” I’d like to start this review off with some background information. So for the past […]

Book Review: The Arrivals by Melissa Marr

Posted on November 25, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Arrivals by Melissa Marr Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Stand-alone Publisher: William Morrow Date of Publication: July 2, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “Massive points for originality in this interesting and unique tale about an unusual but fascinating group of characters.” This book was a bit […]