*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 4 of 12: They call it the eternal reflection. This sacred symbol promises the greatest philosophical lesson and secret of the cosmos’ spiritual nature. With Ni’vim having fulfilled some of her father’s … Continue reading The Eternal Reflection Book 4: The Fallen Zelkova – Aquila Goh
*I received a free ARC of this novel, with thanks to the author, HQ – Harper Collins UK and NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: If there are two sides to every story, someone is always lying… Jack: Three words to describe my wife: Beautiful. Ambitious. Unforgiving.Anna: I only need one word to … Continue reading His and Hers – Alice Feeney
*I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: First in the Crowns Legacy series. She isn't a beautiful young maiden hoping to erase the Commander's memory. Opal Whilstead knows she has a reputation: a reputation as a … Continue reading Reviving the Commander – Nadine Keel
Steph was taken unexpectedly ill on Friday with a severe infection which required hospitalization and a swift operation. She is now home and recovering well, but is unlikely to be able to post any of her planned reviews for the next couple of weeks. She is very keen for me to assure you all that … Continue reading *Urgent Notice – Bookshine Illness*
*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author, Faber & Faber and NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: If you want to get away with murder, play by the rules A series of unsolved murders with one thing in common: each of the deaths bears an … Continue reading Rules for Perfect Murders – Peter Swanson
Here we go again, with my favourite books of the second half of 2019! As before, these are books that I read last year, regardless of publication date. Also as before, my list is very fantasy heavy. What can I say – it is a varied and fascinating genre and I love every subset! … Continue reading Bookshine’s Best Reads of 2019 – Part 2
Another amazing reading year! I feel so incredibly lucky to be part of the book blogging community and to have made contacts with authors, bloggers and blog tour organisers that have all introduced to me to a wealth of literary riches this year. There have been far too many excellent books to limit myself … Continue reading Bookshine’s Best Reads of 2019 – Part 1
*I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: After the tragic romance of Jane the Quene, the second book in The Seymour Saga trilogy, The Path to Somerset, takes a dark turn through an era in which … Continue reading The Path to Somerset – Janet Wertman
*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author and to Emma Welton of damppebbles blog tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Surviving a terrorist explosion, a tutu incident, and a night of celebratory drinking, hungover hero DCI Jack Austin proposes an ill-advised alliance … Continue reading Blog Tour: A Barrow Boy’s Cadenza – Pete Adams
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