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Mogsy’s Bookshelf Roundup: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads
Posted on April 9, 2016 31 Comments
Bookshelf Roundup is a feature I do every other weekend which fills the role of several blog memes, like Stacking the Shelves where I talk about the new books I’ve added to my library or received for review, as well as It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? where I round up what I’ve read since the […]
Waiting on Wednesday 02/03/16
Posted on February 3, 2016 20 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 Wheel of Osheim by Mark Lawrence: June 7, 2016 (Ace) Another brilliant epic fantasy trilogy will come to an end later this year. Seriously, where oh where does the […]
Tough Traveling: Orphans
Posted on June 11, 2015 58 Comments
The Thursday feature “Tough Traveling” is the brainchild of Nathan of Review Barn, who has come up with the excellent idea of making a new list each week based on the most common tropes in fantasy, as seen in (and inspired by) The Tough Guide to Fantasyland by Diana Wynn Jones. Nathan has invited anyone who is […]
Book Review: The Liar’s Key by Mark Lawrence
Posted on June 5, 2015 21 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 Liar’s Key by Mark Lawrence Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Red Queen’s War Publisher: Ace (June 2, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s official; The Liar’s Key is […]
Mogsy’s Bookshelf Roundup: Book Haul, Backlist, Books I’ve Read
Posted on April 25, 2015 24 Comments
Bookshelf Roundup is where I talk about the new books I’ve bought or received for review, what I plan to read soon, and what I’ve finished reading recently. It’s been another couple of busy weeks; as you can see, lots of titles to review as well as bunch of audiobooks I purchased. Received for Review […]
Audiobook Review: Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
Posted on October 24, 2014 5 Comments
Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Genre: Dark Fantasy Series: The Broken Empire #3 Publisher: Harper Voyager (August 2013) Author Info: marklawrence.buzz Wendy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Though common sense will occasionally bind me, I’ll be fucked if fear will. Emperor of Thorns is unique in the trilogy because it is the first time […]
Tough Traveling: Curses!
Posted on October 2, 2014 16 Comments
The Thursday feature “Tough Traveling” is the brainchild of Nathan ofReview Barn, who has come up with the excellent idea of making a new list each week based on the most common tropes in fantasy, as seen in The Tough Guide to Fantasyland by Diana Wynn Jones. Nathan has invited anyone who is interested to […]
Character Appreciation Post: Jorg Ancrath
Posted on September 9, 2014 15 Comments
“Jorg. The name felt right. It fit my mouth and my person. Hard and direct.” Readers first meet Honorous Jorg Ancrath as the thirteen year old heir to Mark Lawrence’s Broken Empire. Jorg himself is a broken child turned adult too quickly by tragedy. Forced to watch the brutal death of his mother and younger brother while ensnared by the barbs of […]
Book Review: The King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
Posted on August 8, 2014 18 Comments
King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Genre: Dark Fantasy, Post Apocalyptic Series: The Broken Empire #2 Publisher: Ace Books (August 2012) Author Info: mark—lawrence.blogspot.ca/ Wendy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars “Whatever you look into can look back into you.” I recently read a piece of writing advice about how to properly write violence and death […]
Audiobook Review: Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
Posted on July 4, 2014 13 Comments
Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Genre: Dark Fantasy Series: The Broken Empire #1 Publisher: Voyager (August 2011) Narrator: James Clamp Author Info: mark—lawrence.blogspot.ca Wendy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars ~ Lawrence delivers knife-edge wit, crisp descriptions, swift action and reaction. There are no wasted words as he paints his dark pictures,with each and every moment evoking a raw […]
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