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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 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 →

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 →

Blog Tour: Silverweed Road – Simon Crook

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Horror, Paranormal / Occult, Short Stories

*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author, Harper Voyager UK and Anne Cater of Random Things Blog Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: There’s a new horror behind every door… Welcome to Silverweed Road – a once quiet suburban street where nothing is quite as it seems. … Continue reading Blog Tour: Silverweed Road – Simon Crook →

Catch-Up Quickies 25

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Cosy Mystery, Fairytale, Fantasy, Ghosts, Horror, Mystery, Myths & Legends, 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 25 →

Catch-Up Quickies 24

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #zombies, Aging, Apocalyptic / Dystopian, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal / Occult, 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 24 →

Catch-Up Quickies 23

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Catch-Up Quickies, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Education, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Friendship, Ghosts, Gothic, Horror, Humour, LGBTQ+, Love, Memoir, Monsters, Mystery, Myths & Legends, Paranormal / Occult, Romance, 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 23 →

Blog Tour: Midas – Alan Meredith

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Family / relationships, Fantasy, Horror, Teen, Young Adult

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author and Zoé of Zooloo’s Book Tours.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Hearing voices when no one is talking to you is a bad sign right? When twelve year old Tyler follows the calls of his name into the … Continue reading Blog Tour: Midas – Alan Meredith →

The Devil’s Whispers – Lucas Hault

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Gothic, Horror, Paranormal / Occult

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author and Maria Inot at TCK Publishing. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: In a silent, sleepy castle, evil has awakened… Famed British lawyer Gerard Woodward is summoned to an ancient Welsh castle to assist a dying lord in his final affairs. … Continue reading The Devil’s Whispers – Lucas Hault →

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 →