Category: Fantasy

Catch-Up Quickies 36

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Thriller, Apocalyptic / Dystopian, Catch-Up Quickies, Crime / Suspense, Dark / low fantasy, Fantasy, Friendship, Future tech / culture, Horror, Humour, Mental Health, Mystery, Myths & Legends, Paranormal / Occult, Politics, Satire, Sci Fi, Young Adult

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 36 →

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Catch-Up Quickies 35

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Thriller, Catch-Up Quickies, Crime / Suspense, Dark / low fantasy, Fantasy, Memoir, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Own Voices, Psychological, Urban Fantasy

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 35 →

The Eternal Reflection Book 2: The Ei’lari Legacy – Aquila Goh

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Epic / High fantasy, Fantasy, Philosophy, Religious / Spiritual, Series, Spiritual

*I received a free DRC of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Book 2 of 12: Ei’lara. It is an ancient tongue that harbors the universe’s spiritual and philosophical wisdom. Ni’vim, an unsure and pensive avian girl, is ravaged by the massacre of her … Continue reading The Eternal Reflection Book 2: The Ei’lari Legacy – Aquila Goh →

Hearth & Hedge – Shawn McGuire

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #Wicca, Cosy Mystery, Crime / Suspense, Family / relationships, Food, Gardening, Mystery, Paranormal / Occult, Religious / Spiritual, Series

*I received a free DRC of this book with thanks to the author.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: “We’ll figure this out. People don’t get stabbed every day. Even in Whispering Pines.” It’s time for the annual Whispering Pines Tour of Gardens, and people are arriving by the busload. … Continue reading Hearth & Hedge – Shawn McGuire →

Catch-Up Quickies 34

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Death / Bereavement, Epic / High fantasy, Family / relationships, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Poetry, Romance, Sci Fi, Series, Short Stories, Space, Women's Literature

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 34 →

Catch-Up Quickies 33

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Aging, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Cosy Mystery, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Family / relationships, Friendship, Gothic, Growing Up, Historical fiction, Horror, Humour, Mystery, Paranormal / Occult, Parenting, UK, Witchcraft / Dark Magic

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 33 →

The Eternal Reflection Book 1: Zelkova Rising – Aquila Goh

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Epic / High fantasy, Fantasy, Philosophy, Religious / Spiritual, Series, Spiritual

*I received a free DRC of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY AND EPIC ADVENTURE INTO THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL Book 1 of 12: They call it the eternal reflection. And to decipher it is to unravel the universe’s spiritual … Continue reading The Eternal Reflection Book 1: Zelkova Rising – Aquila Goh →

Blog Tour: Cursed Bunny – Bora Chung, translated by Anton Hur

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Fantasy, Horror, Magical Realism, Sci Fi, Short Stories, Surreal

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author and Algonquin Books. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker PrizeCursed Bunny is a genre-defying collection of short stories by Korean author Bora Chung.Blurring the lines between magical realism, horror, and science-fiction, Chung uses elements … Continue reading Blog Tour: Cursed Bunny – Bora Chung, translated by Anton Hur →

Catch-Up Quickies 32

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Alternate history, Apocalyptic / Dystopian, Catch-Up Quickies, Erotic, Fantasy, Humour, Myths & Legends, Sci Fi, Space

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 32 →

Catch-Up Quickies 31

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Fantasy, Friendship, Growing Up, LGBTQ+, Literary fiction, Memoir, Mystery, Paranormal / Occult, Romantic Comedy, Women's Literature, Young Adult

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 31 →