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YA Weekend Book Review: Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff

Posted on December 26, 2015 6 Comments

Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff Series: Lotus Wars #1 Genre: Steampunk, Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books (September 2012) Author Info: misterkristoff.wordpress.com Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 The praise surrounding this book focuses almost entirely on its Japanese steampunk setting. This is certainly a unique setting, considering how often the genre is set in North American […]

Book Review: The Kingmakers by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith

Posted on October 13, 2015 10 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Kingmakers by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 3 of Vampire Empire Publisher: Pyr (9/4/12) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I was so happy when I found out that Clay Griffith and […]

Novella Review: Tales of the Captain Duke by Rebecca Diem

Posted on October 12, 2015 5 Comments

Tales of the Captain Duke by Rebecca Diem Genre: Steampunk, pirates Publisher: Woolf Like Me Publishing (2014, 2015) Author Info: http://www.rebeccadiem.com I had the good fortune of meeting Rebecca Diem by chance at Fan Expo Canada this past summer, and I’m so glad I did! I picked up a copy of her book and quickly […]

Waiting on Wednesday 09/30/15

Posted on September 30, 2015 16 Comments

“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: Imprudence by Gail Carriger: July 5, 2016 (Orbit) Prudence is nothing like her mother Alexia Tarabotti, and I love her (and her book) for it. So far The Custard Protocol is […]

Book Review: The Undying Legion by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith

Posted on September 3, 2015 10 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Undying Legion by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Crown & Key Publisher: Del Rey (June 30, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Just as fun and entertaining as the […]

YA Weekend: Rebel Mechanics by Shanna Swendson

Posted on July 11, 2015 10 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Rebel Mechanics by Shanna Swendson Genre: Young Adult, Steampunk Series: Book 1 of Rebel Mechanics Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (July 14, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars “Magic vs. Machines” seems to be a recurring theme […]

Book Review: The Shadow Revolution by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith

Posted on May 26, 2015 24 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Shadow Revolution by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Crown & Key Publisher: Del Rey (June 2, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars […]

Book Review: The Dragons of Dorcastle by Jack Campbell

Posted on May 17, 2015 8 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Dragons of Dorcastle by Jack Campbell Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk Series: Book 1 of The Pillars of Reality Publisher: Jabberwocky Literary Agency (Ebook: April 3, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Boy […]

Waiting on Wednesday 04/15/15

Posted on April 15, 2015 6 Comments

“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: The Geomancer by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith: November 3, 2015 (Pyr) Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith have been busy lately, with their new Crown and Key series coming out soon […]

Book Review: Prudence by Gail Carriger

Posted on March 17, 2015 22 Comments

Prudence by Gail Carriger Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk Series: Book 1 of The Custard Protocol Publisher: Orbit (March 17, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I didn’t expect to like this one so much. First of all, I haven’t read any of Gail Carriger’s other books save for Soulless which I found quite enjoyable, but ultimately the […]