Title: Evie and Rhino Author: Neridah McMullin Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: A young girl with a tragic past and a rhinoceros facing life in captivity form an unlikely and magical bond after a fateful storm and a shipwreck bring them together. A… Continue reading Evie and Rhino by Neridah McMullin
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September 2022 Reading Round-up
In September, I read 22 books, with sixteen by Australian authors and six by non-Australian authors, so I have been reading more Australian authors this year, which has been my focus and goal to promote Australian voices – as many as I can and as diversely as I can. I’ve again read across a range… Continue reading September 2022 Reading Round-up
Sadie Starr’s Guide to Starting Over by Miranda Luby
Title: Sadie Starr’s Guide to Starting Over Author: Miranda Luby Genre: Fiction Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 2nd August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Sadie Starr is obsessed with starting over. A new year, a new diet, a new social media identity. Anything that gives her a chance to be a better version… Continue reading Sadie Starr’s Guide to Starting Over by Miranda Luby
The Goodbye Year by Emily Gale
Title: The Goodbye Year Author: Emily Gale Genre: Fiction Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 30thAugust 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: It’s the start of 2020 and Harper is filled with anticipation about being in the final year of Riverlark Primary. She wants a leadership role, the comfort of her friendship group, and to… Continue reading The Goodbye Year by Emily Gale
Speck of the Stars by Henry Boffin
Title: Speck of the Stars Author: Henry Boffin Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Ford Street Books Published: 1st September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 264 Price: $18.95 Synopsis: Raised by utility robots on board the Grand Orbital Library, twelve-year-old orphan Speck’s days are spent serving the spaceship’s exotic guests. At night, he dreams of exploring the Universe.… Continue reading Speck of the Stars by Henry Boffin
The Killing Code by Ellie Marney
Title: The Killing Code Author: Ellie Marney Genre: Historical Fiction, Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 20th September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A young codebreaker at Arlington Hall - the secret WWII Signals Intelligence unit in Washington DC - joins forces with other female codebreakers to hunt a murderer who is… Continue reading The Killing Code by Ellie Marney
Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans
Title: Notorious Sorcerer Author: Davinia Evans Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Australia/Orbit Published: 13th September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 430 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A delightful debut secondary world fantasy set in a city that's bursting with imaginative alchemical magic, sharp banter, and a compelling queer romance perfect for fans of The Tethered Mage and Strange the Dreamer. 'Notorious Sorcerer is… Continue reading Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans
Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe by Ashleigh Barton
Title: Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe Author: Ashleigh Barton Genre: Fantasy Publisher: University of Queensland Press Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Solomon Macaroni is the sweetest vampire you’ve ever met. Can he survive one hundred years staying with his naughty prankster cousins? You’ve never met a vampire like… Continue reading Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe by Ashleigh Barton
August 2022 Round up
In August I read 26 books, with four of those by non-Australian authors, and have kept on top of my review books again. Some I didn’t review, and some reviews are yet to go live, whilst at least two were books I had to read for quiz writing work. I’ve read a range of genres… Continue reading August 2022 Round up
A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin
Title: A Walk in the Dark Author: Jane Godwin Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 31st August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 245 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A gripping and suspenseful rite-of-passage novel about five teenagers and one night that will change them all, from award-winning author Jane Godwin. 'It's just a walk in the dark. What… Continue reading A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin
