Tag: #magicrealism

Catch-Up Quickies 27

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Thriller, Addiction, Based on a True Story, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Espionage, Family / relationships, Historical fiction, Humour, Magical Realism, Mental Health, Mystery, Paranormal / Occult, Parenting, Surreal, UK, Urban Fantasy

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 27 →

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Blog Tour: The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley – Sean Lusk

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Historical fiction, Magical Realism

*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author, Doubleday – Random House UK and Anne Cater of Random Things Blog Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Zachary Cloudesley is gifted in a remarkable way, beyond even his own understanding. But not all gifts are a blessing... Leadenhall … Continue reading Blog Tour: The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley – Sean Lusk →

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 3

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Addiction, Books about books, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Friendship, Historical fiction, Humour, Love, Magical Realism, Memoir, Mental Health, Mystery, Myths & Legends, Non-Fiction, Romance, Self-harm

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 3 →

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 →

Gingerbread – Helen Oyeyemi

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

  *I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author, Picador – Pan Macmillan and NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*   Blurb:  Influenced by the mysterious place gingerbread holds in classic children's stories - equal parts wholesome and uncanny - beloved novelist Helen Oyeyemi invites readers into a … Continue reading Gingerbread – Helen Oyeyemi →

Strange Medicine – Mike Russell

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Fantasy, Short Stories

  *I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*     Blurb:  We recommend the following prescription: Strange Medicine - weird and wonderful stories for all that ails you.Strange Medicine is a fantastic collection of extraordinary tales of transformation by … Continue reading Strange Medicine – Mike Russell →

The Toymakers – Robert Dinsdale

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Fantasy, Literary fiction

*I received a free review copy of this novel via NetGalley.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*   Blurb: Do you remember when you believed in magic? It is 1917, and while war wages across Europe, in the heart of London, there is a place of hope and enchantment. The Emporium sells … Continue reading The Toymakers – Robert Dinsdale →