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I'm Steph and I've been blogging about books at Bookshine and Readbows blog since 2017. I am open to reading most fiction genres, but my personal favourites are fantasy and crime.

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Reviews

Horrific Tales for a Horrific Year

Horrific Tales for a Horrific Year by Jack T Canis

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well
Content Warnings: Psychopathy, sociopathy, rape, animal abuse, child abuse, torture, murder

Name your trigger and it is probably in here somewhere! There is not a flicker of goodness or hope to be seen in the tenebrous gloom of this exploration into the worst of humanity. Only the darkest and most horrific readers need apply!

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#Rehashed

#Rehashed by Jack T Canis

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Unrelated to the story

You get twenty short stories in this collection, ranging through a wide variety of genres and styles, so there is something here for most people… as long as your tastes are more towards the dark side than the sensitive or fluffy!

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The Unsung Hero

The Unsung Hero by Jack T Canis

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

A really interesting exploration of the differences between legend, story and reality and an entertaining short read for epic or traditional fantasy fans. And, of course, it is a great introduction to author Jack T. Canis’s writing style/voice for those not already familiar.

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