StephW book blogger

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

#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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Reviewed on 2025-07-07T16:02:22Z

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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Reviewed on 2024-02-26T14:10:16Z