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Book Review: A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Romance Series: Book 2 of Tomes & Tea Publisher: Bramble (October 1, 2024) Length: 444 pages Author Information: Website Why are cozy…
Audiobook Review: The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 2 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Suspense Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Macmillan Audio (January 14, 2025) Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Author Information: Website Two…
Book Review: Revenant-X by David Wellington | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Revenant-X by David Wellington Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction, Horror Series: Book 2 of Red Space Publisher: Orbit Books (November 5, 2024) Length: 512 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter When David Wellington’s Paradise-1 came out, it…
Book Review: The Relentless Legion by J.S. Dewes | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Relentless Legion by J.S. Dewes Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 3 of The Divide Publisher: Tor Books (November 12, 2024) Length: 512 pages Author Information: Website J.S. Dewes takes us back…
Novella Review: The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Holiday Series: Book 2.5 of Molly the Maid Publisher: Random House Audio (October 1, 2024) Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Author…
YA Weekend: The Whispering Night by Susan Dennard | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Whispering Night by Susan Dennard Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 3 of The Luminaries Publisher: Tor Teen (November 19, 2024) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website At last, the…
Book Review: Memorials by Richard Chizmar | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Memorials by Richard Chizmar Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Suspense, Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Gallery Books (October 22, 2024) Length: 480 pages Author Information: Website Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of…
Book Review: The Swarm by Andy Marino | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Swarm by Andy Marino Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Redhook (November 5, 2024) Length: 512 pages Author Information: Website Several years ago, my area experienced the emergence…
Book Review: The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt Dinniman Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction Series: Book 3 of Dungeon Crawler Carl Publisher: Ace (October 22, 2024) Length: 544 pages Author Information: Website Dungeon Crawler Carl is…
Book Review: Bloodguard by Cecy Robson | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Bloodguard by Cecy Robson Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Romance, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Old Erth Publisher: Red Tower Books (October 8, 2024) Length: 448 pages Author Information: Website Here I am, diving once…
Book Review: The Ravening by Daniel Church | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Ravening by Daniel Church Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Angry Robot (September 24, 2024) Length: 400 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter I first heard of Daniel Church when I picked up The…
Book Review: You Better Watch Out by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. You Better Watch Out by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Thriller Series: Stand Alone Publisher: St. Martin's Press (October 15, 2024) Length: 240 pages Author Information: James S. Murray | Darren…
Book Review: Heir by Sabaa Tahir | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Heir by Sabaa Tahir Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Series: Book 1 of Heir Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (October 1, 2024) Length: 484 pages Author…
Book Review: The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Ace (November 5, 2024) Length: 336 pages Author Information: Website These last few months of 2024…
Book Review: Carl’s Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction Series: Book 2 of Dungeon Crawler Carl Publisher: Ace (September 24, 2024) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website I’m enjoying the Dungeon Crawler…
#SciFiMonth 2024 | The BiblioSanctum
When I look outside, I still can't believe it's November. The weather's been unseasonably warm, but the calendar doesn't lie--and Sci Fi Month is here! It's once again that time of the year where the blogosphere celebrates all things aliens, spaceships, time travel, and everything in between. In 2024, the event is being hosted by…
Book Review: Devils Kill Devils by Johnny Compton | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Devils Kill Devils by Johnny Compton Mogsy’s Review: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Nightfire (September 24, 2024) Length: 288 pages Johnny Compton’s Devils Kill Devils is his second novel following…
Book Review: The Queen by Nick Cutter | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Queen by Nick Cutter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Gallery Books (October 29, 2024) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website It’s been ten years since I read my first Nick…
Book Review: An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Ace Books (September 17, 2024) Length: 464 pages Author Information: Website Before I begin, I’m prefacing this review…
Book Review: The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Romance, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Crucible Publisher: Red Tower Books (September 3, 2024) Length: 509 pages Author Information: Website I’ve always said…
Book Review: The Narrows by Ronald Malfi | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Narrows by Ronald Malfi Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Titan Books (October 8, 2024) Length: 416 pages Author Information: Website As a huge fan of Ronald Malfi, he’s a…
Novella Review: The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Nightfire (September 3, 2024) Length: 197 pages Author Information: Website As with most novellas, I wasn’t sure what to…
2024 DNFs: Part 4 | The BiblioSanctum
The summer slump may be over, but its end did come with a few more abandoned books for the DNF pile. Hopefully I can make it to the end of the year without making another one of these posts. Once more, the usual caveat: just because I DNFed a book doesn’t mean it was bad,…
Novella Review: Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Paranormal Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tordotcom (September 3 2024) Length: 161 pages Author Information: Website This was a quick read, thank goodness. Haunt…
Audiobook Review: Sacrificial Animals by Kailee Pedersen | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Sacrificial Animals by Kailee Pedersen Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Macmillan Audio (August 20, 2024) Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Author Information: Website Narrator: Yung-I Chang…
Book Review: The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Berkley (October 8, 2024) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website Another winner from C.J. Cooke! The author…
Book Review: Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Short Story Collection Publisher: Del Rey (September 17, 2024) Length: 448 pages Author Information: Website Naomi Novik’s Buried Deep and Other…
Book Review: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Action & Adventure Series: Book 1 of Dungeon Crawler Carl Publisher: Ace (August 27, 2024) Length: 464 pages Author Information: Website Although I’m…
Book Review: The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Suspense Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Berkley (September 24, 2024) Length: 352 pages Author Information: Website I’m not a Hitchcock fanatic myself, but…
Book Review: Tiny Threads by Lilliam Rivera | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Tiny Threads by Lilliam Rivera Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Paranormal Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Del Rey (September 24, 2024) Length: 256 pages Author Information: Website The fashion industry meets creepy paranormal in…
Book Review: The Sky on Fire by Jenn Lyons | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Sky on Fire by Jenn Lyons Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Romance, Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Books (July 9, 2024) Length: 435 pages Author Information: Website Dragons and heists seemed to have…
Book Review: Fear the Flames by Olivia Rose Darling | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Fear the Flames by Olivia Rose Darling Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Romance, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Fear the Flames Publisher: Delacorte (September 17, 2024) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website Fear…
Book Review: Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Titan Books (September 10, 2024) Length: 208 pages Author Information: Website Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson follows a…
Book Review: So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Berkley (September 10, 2024) Length: 304 pages Author Information: Website From the queen of chick-lit horror, So Thirsty was…
Book Review: The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of The Captive's War Publisher: Orbit (August 6, 2024) Length: 422 pages Author Information: Website As a…
Book Review: Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Del Rey (August 13, 2024) Length: 320 pages Author Information: Website Ironically, few things excite me more than…
Summer of DNF | The BiblioSanctum
Sorry for the slow month. There has been a lot of traveling for me this summer and I'm back from what is probably (hopefully) my last road trip before the fall season sets in, because I am feeling absolutely beat! I can't believe I'm about to type these words but I am actually looking forward…
Review: A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Books | Macmillan Audio (August 6, 2024) Length: 336 pages | 11 hrs and…
Audiobook Review: You Like It Darker by Stephen King | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. You Like It Darker by Stephen King Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Paranormal, Mystery Series: Short Story Collection Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (May 21, 2024) Length: 20 hrs and 21…
Book Review: I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones | The BiblioSanctum
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones Mogsy’s Rating: 2 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Saga Press (July 16, 2024) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website Ooooof! How could this happen,…