Tag: #fairytale

Twice Cursed: An Anthology – by Neil Gaiman; Joe Hill; Sarah Pinborough and more

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Fairytale, Fantasy, Horror, Myths & Legends, Short Stories

*I received a free DRC of this book via NetGalley, with thanks to the authors and Titan Books. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: From the fun of the fair to the depths of hell, experience sixteen more curses in this sequel to the bestselling Cursed: An Anthology. A blend of traditional … Continue reading Twice Cursed: An Anthology – by Neil Gaiman; Joe Hill; Sarah Pinborough and more →

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Catch-Up Quickies 18

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Addiction, Books About Writing, Catch-Up Quickies, Dark / low fantasy, Fairytale, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Gaslamp, Horror, Paranormal / Occult, Sex, Short Stories, Surreal, Teen, 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 18 →

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 9

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Adventure, Children's Books, Contemporary Fiction, Fairytale, Fantasy, Friendship, Historical fiction, LGBTQ+, Love, Middle-grade, Paranormal / Occult, Romance, UK, Urban Fantasy, War, 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 9 →

A Court of Thorns and Roses – Sarah J. Maas

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Fairytale, Fantasy, Romance, Series

*I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author, NetGalley and Bloomsbury. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: The tantalising start to a seductive fantasy series from global #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Feyre is a huntress. And when she sees a deer in the forest being … Continue reading A Court of Thorns and Roses – Sarah J. Maas →

Feathertide – Beth Cartwright

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Fairytale, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Growing Up, Magical Realism

*I received a free ARC of this novel, with thanks to the author, Cornerstone / Penguin Random House and NetGalley.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: A girl. A secret. A life-changing journey. A magical fairytale-inspired debut about accepting being that little bit different, for fans of The Night Circus and The Bear and the … Continue reading Feathertide – Beth Cartwright →