Category: Sci Fi

Catch-Up Quickies 46

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in American, Christian fiction, Crime / Suspense, Dark / low fantasy, Dreams, Espionage, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Humour, Mystery, Novella, Paranormal / Occult, Romance, Satire, Sci Fi, 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 46 →

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In the Lives of Puppets – TJ Klune

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Artificial Intelligence, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Future tech / culture, LGBTQ+, Sci Fi

*I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author, Pan Macmillan, Tor and NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: From New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, In the Lives of Puppets is a queer retelling of the Pinocchio tale, inviting you deep into the heart of a peculiar forest and … Continue reading In the Lives of Puppets – TJ Klune →

Blog Tour: Identifiable – Julia Tvardovskaya

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Apocalyptic / Dystopian, Family / relationships, Future tech / culture, Sci Fi

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author, New Degree Press and Kelly Lacey of Love Books Tours.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: What do you have if you don’t even have yourself? Rory Walsh, born into his parents’ brood, has had his entire life documented through … Continue reading Blog Tour: Identifiable – Julia Tvardovskaya →

Catch-Up Quickies 38

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Thriller, Catch-Up Quickies, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Humour, Mystery, Psychological, Sci Fi, Time Travel, 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 38 →

Blog Tour: No More Fairy Tales: Stories to Save Our Planet – Ed. D.A. Baden

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Ecological/environmental issues, Future tech / culture, Short Stories

*I received a free DRC of this book with thanks to the author and Rachel Gilbey at Rachel’s Random Resources blog tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: A collection of inspiring, funny, dark, mysterious, tragic, romantic, dramatic, upbeat and fantastical short stories. These 24 stories are written by a variety of authors, with the … Continue reading Blog Tour: No More Fairy Tales: Stories to Save Our Planet – Ed. D.A. Baden →

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 →

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 →

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 30

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Apocalyptic / Dystopian, Catch-Up Quickies, Death / Bereavement, Family / relationships, Future tech / culture, Love, Mystery, Myths & Legends, Poetry, Sci Fi, Series, Short Stories

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 30 →