I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Immortal Pleasures by V. Castro Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Romance Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Del Rey (April 16, 2024) Length: 304 pages Author Information: Website I probably should preface this review with a caveat: Immortal Pleasures by V. Castro is not going to be for everyone. It caters to a specific kind of reader, perhaps one who is a little more into the spicier side of things than I am. Apparently, the “seductive dark fanta ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction, Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Nightfire (April 9, 2024) Length: 377 pages Author Information: Website My first introduction to S.A. Barnes was with her debut Dead Silence which, to be honest, I enjoyed but did not love. But because the reasons had less to do with content and more to do with the book’s structure, I was much more optimistic about the aut ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Dell (April 9, 2024) Length: 352 pages Author Information: Website Sometimes, the best stories are the ones that catch you off guard. A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland wasn’t initially on my radar, but as soon as I found out about its premise, I knew I had to read it. Inspired by the classic legend of the Selkie ..read more

Where has the time gone? With the first quarter of 2024 behind us, it’s time to look ahead to the Science Fiction and Fantasy reads I’m most excited about in the months of April to June. I love making lists, but I also find it helps me plan my reading schedule by focusing my attention on highly anticipated releases and prioritizing review copies, so every quarter I’ll try to put together these must-read posts. Hopefully I will get to most of them! How about you? What are your most anticipated spring 2024 releases? April   April 2 – Someone You Can Build A Nest In by John Wi ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 3 of Empire of the Wolf Publisher: Orbit (February 6, 2024) Length: 541 pages Author Information: Website Richard Swan’s epic Empire of the Wolf trilogy reaches its conclusion in The Trials of Empire, but this isn’t just your typical finale. It’s one I’ve been waiting for, for a long time. It’s no exaggeration when I say this is the best fantasy se ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Book 3 of The Indian Lake trilogy Publisher: Saga Press (March 26, 2024) Length: 416 pages Author Information: Website The Angel of Indian Lake caps off the Indian Lake trilogy, picking up four years after the harrowing events of Don’t Fear the Reaper. The saga of our heroine Jade Daniels continues, and it’s recommended to read the books in order and be a ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Shadow of the Leviathan Publisher: Del Rey (February 6, 2024) Length: 413 pages Author Information: Website As an enthusiastic fan of Robert Jackson Bennett, I could barely contain my excitement when I picked up The Tainted Cup and found it returning to the genre of fantasy mystery that he so brilliantly crafted in City of Blades which, until now ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Dark Dive by Andrew Mayne Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Thriller Series: Book 5 of Underwater Investigation Unit Publisher: Brilliance Audio (March 12, 2023) Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Author Information: Website Following a brief disbandment, the Underwater Investigation Unit is back in Dark Dive by Andrew Ma…and so are the gators! Police diver Sloan McPherson and her colleagues arrive at the scene of an accident where a ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Murder Road by Simone St. James Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Berkley (March 5, 2024) Length: 350 pages Author Information: Website On a dark and lonely road in rural Michigan, July 1995. Newlyweds April and Eddie Carter are on their way to their honeymoon destination when they make a wrong turn onto Atticus Lane. In the blackness of the night, they suddenly spot a lone hitchhiker in their h ..read more

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Three Kinds Lucky by Kim Harrison Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Shadow Age Publisher: Ace (March 5, 2024) Length: 464 pages Author Information: Website Though she is the author of much beloved and celebrated The Hollows series, the books of Kim Harrison have always eluded me…until now. I fell into a bit of a reading funk this winter, but thankfully, her new novel Three Kinds of Lucky was the ideal pick-me-u ..read more