Category: Historical fiction

Catch-Up Quickies 19

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Books about books, Books About Writing, Catch-Up Quickies, Crime / Suspense, Criticism / Analysis, Essays, Family / relationships, Historical fiction, Inspirational / Uplifting, Love, Medical, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Sci Fi, Self-help, Series, 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 19 →

Blog Tour: The Book of Perilous Dishes – Doina Rusti

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Family / relationships, Fantasy, Historical fiction

*I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author, Neem Tree Press and Anne Cater of Random Things Blog Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: 1798 Bucharest: A magical, dark adventure A year full of intrigue and political machinations: a slave-chef lives in Bucharest, sought after by everyone. … Continue reading Blog Tour: The Book of Perilous Dishes – Doina Rusti →

Catch-Up Quickies 17

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Aging, American, Based on a True Story, Books about books, Catch-Up Quickies, Children's Books, Contemporary Fiction, Cosy Mystery, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Disability, Ecological/environmental issues, Family / relationships, Friendship, Growing Up, Historical fiction, Own Voices, Teen, True Crime

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 17 →

Catch-Up Quickies 16

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in American, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Death / Bereavement, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Sci Fi, Self-help, Sex, Time Travel

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 16 →

Blog Tour: The Embroidered Book – Kate Heartfield

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in European, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Historical fiction

*I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author, Voyager – Harper Collins UK, NetGalley and Anne Cater of Random Things Blog Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Brimming with romance, betrayal, and enchantment, The Embroidered Book reveals and reimagines a dazzling period of history as you have never seen … Continue reading Blog Tour: The Embroidered Book – Kate Heartfield →

Catch-Up Quickies 15

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Crime / Suspense, European, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Gothic, Growing Up, Historical fiction, Humour, Mental Health, Mystery, Myths & Legends, Paranormal / Occult, Romance, Teen, UK, Witchcraft / Dark Magic, 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 15 →

Catch-Up Quickies 13

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Death / Bereavement, Disability, Fairytale, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Historical fiction, LGBTQ+, Magical Realism, Mental Health, Mystery, Paranormal / Occult, Poetry, Romance, UK, 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 13 →

Catch-Up Quickies 12

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Thriller, Apocalyptic / Dystopian, Asian, Catch-Up Quickies, China, Crime / Suspense, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Memoir, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Psychological, Sci Fi, Travel

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 12 →

Blog Tour: The Tethered God – Barrie Condon

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Crime / Suspense, Dark Humour, Egypt, Historical fiction, Paranormal / Occult, Religious / Spiritual

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the authors, Sparsile Books and Kelly Lacey of Love Books Tours.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: From the mind that brought you Science for Heretics, comes a darkly comic thriller. When Khafre, the mighty Egyptian God-King, died four and a half thousand … Continue reading Blog Tour: The Tethered God – Barrie Condon →

Catch-Up Quickies 11

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Adventure, Action / Thriller, Catch-Up Quickies, Children's Books, Contemporary Fiction, Cosy Mystery, Crime / Suspense, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Friendship, Gaming / VR / Lit RPG, Historical fiction, Love, Middle-grade, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Paranormal / Occult, Parenting, Sci Fi, UK, Urban Fantasy, 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 11 →