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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 […]

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 […]