Title: Her Fierce Creatures Author: Maria Lewis Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 8th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: The new gripping female-led fantasy from author Maria Lewis with her trademark brand of feisty female heroines, world-building and a bit of romance, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas… Continue reading Her Fierce Creatures by Maria Lewis
Category: Fantasy
My Reading Journey February 2022
In February I read thirty books and have almost completed my reading challenges. I’ve hit my target for the Aussie Author Reading Challenge. There are only a few books I haven’t reviewed – mostly books I have had to read for my work as a quiz writer haven’t been reviewed. I’ve read a variety of… Continue reading My Reading Journey February 2022
The Howling Hag Mystery by Nicki Thornton
Title: The Howling Hag Mystery Author: Nicki Thornton Genre: Mystery Publisher: Chicken House Published: 1st March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 362 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: When there’s a murder in Twinhills and a hag is heard howling at the local inn, Raven Charming realizes she may not be the only secret witch in the village. With… Continue reading The Howling Hag Mystery by Nicki Thornton
Arabella’s Alphabet Adventure by Suzy Zail and Christopher Nielsen
Title: Arabella’s Alphabet Adventure Author: Suzy Zail and Christopher Nielsen Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd March 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: A timeless story about an alphabet, a daring adventure and a book who learns she is perfect, just the way she is. “I’m an ABC book and that’s all… Continue reading Arabella’s Alphabet Adventure by Suzy Zail and Christopher Nielsen
Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup by Andy Sagar
Title: Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup Author: Andy Sagar Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Orion/Hachette Published: 22nd February 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 340 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: When strangeling girl Yesterday Crumb discovers a magical, walking teashop, she feels like she belongs for the first time - until her new life comes crashing down. With… Continue reading Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup by Andy Sagar
Revisiting a Favourite: The Puzzle Ring by Kate Forsyth
Lately I’ve re-read a few of my favourite books by Kate Forsyth, and one I have loved every time I’ve read it has been The Puzzle Ring. It’s a brilliant historical fiction/time slip novel that covers fairy lore, mythology, and Scottish history in a fun, exciting and accessible way for younger readers. Synopsis: The Puzzle… Continue reading Revisiting a Favourite: The Puzzle Ring by Kate Forsyth
13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison
Title: 13 Treasures Author: Michelle Harrison Genre: Magical Realism Publisher: Simon and Schuster Published: 1st November 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Tanya has a secret. She can see fairies. But not the fairies we imagine. These fairies cast spells on her, rousing her from her sleep and propelling her out of bed.… Continue reading 13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison
A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
Title: A Tale Dark and Grimm Author: Adam Gidwitz Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Walker Books/Andersen Press Published: 2nd February 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: A gruesome but funny retelling of Grimm's terrifying tales. Soon to be a Netflix animated series! Reader: beware. Warlocks with dark spells, hunters with deadly aim, and bakers with… Continue reading A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
The World Between Blinks: Rebellion of the Lost by Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin
Title: The World Between Blinks: Rebellion of the Lost Author: Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin Genre: Magical Realism Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd February 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Return to the magical world where lost things are found After Jake and Marisol's last adventure in the World Between Blinks, the cousins… Continue reading The World Between Blinks: Rebellion of the Lost by Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin
My January 2022 Reading Update
Aussie Author Reading Challenge: 16/24 Dymocks Reading Challenge: 18/26 QBD Reading Challenge: 15/24 Goal: 25/150 Australian Women: 13 Australian Men: 3 Australian: 16 Non-Australian: 9 I made a good start on my reading in January – I got through all the review books sent to me that have been slated for release between January and… Continue reading My January 2022 Reading Update
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