Title: Traitor to the Throne Author: Alwyn Hamilton Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy Publisher: Faber/ Allen and Unwin Published: 25th January 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 592 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The second installment of this highly-acclaimed trilogy, Traitor to the Throne throws the irrepressible Amani into a world of espionage, harems, and the Sultan himself. This is not… Continue reading Traitor to the Throne by Alwyn Hamilton
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Ariadnis by Josh Martin
Title: Ariadnis Author: Josh Martin Genre: YA/Fantasy Publisher: Quercus Children’s Books/Hachette Published: 14th February, 2017 Format: paperback Pages: 360 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The first in a breathtaking and unique series, packed with magic, prophecy, and a thrilling competition. The stakes of Ariadnis have never been higher. Back then I thought that if it weren't for… Continue reading Ariadnis by Josh Martin
From the Wreck by Jane Rawson
Title: From the Wreck Author: Jane Rawson Genre: Fiction, Historical Publisher: Transit Lounge Published: 1st March, 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $29.95 Synopsis: From the Wreck tells the remarkable story of George Hills, who survived the sinking of the steamship Admella off the South Australian coast in 1859. Haunted by his memories and the disappearance… Continue reading From the Wreck by Jane Rawson
Frogkisser! by Garth Nix
Title: Frogkisser! Author: Garth Nix Genre: Fantasy, YA Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 22nd February, 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A rollicking fantasy-adventure by the master of children's speculative fiction. Talking dogs. Mischievous wizards. An evil stepstepfather. Loads and loads of toads. Such is the life of a Frogkisser. Princess Anya needs… Continue reading Frogkisser! by Garth Nix
Stasi Wolf by David Young
Title: Stasi Wolf (Karin Müller #2) Author: David Young Genre: Historical/Crime and Mystery Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre/Allen and Unwin Published: 22nd February 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: How do you solve a murder when you can't ask any questions? East Germany, 1975. Karin Müller, sidelined from the murder squad in Berlin, jumps at… Continue reading Stasi Wolf by David Young
Bone Gap by Laura Ruby
Title: Bone Gap Author: Laura Ruby Genre: Magical Realism, Fiction, Young Adult Publisher: Faber & Faber Published: 22nd February 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A masterful and seductive tale of love, magic, regret and forgiveness. Winner of the 2016 Michael L. Printz Award. He'd been drawn here by the grass and the… Continue reading Bone Gap by Laura Ruby
The Last McAdam by Holly Ford
Title: The Last McAdam Author: Holly Ford Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 22nd February, 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 300 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: This romantic, irresistibly entertaining novel tells the story of Tess Drummond, who's been sent to turn around the fortunes of a remote sheep and cattle station her employer has taken over.… Continue reading The Last McAdam by Holly Ford
The Edge of Everything by Jeff Giles
Title: The Edge of Everything Author: Jeff Giles Genre: YA, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 1st February 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 360 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: For the perfect love, what would you be willing to lose? It's been a shattering year for seventeen-year-old Zoe, who's still reeling from her father's shocking death in a… Continue reading The Edge of Everything by Jeff Giles
Wrap up post: The Matilda Saga by Jackie French
Since 2010, the world of Matilda O’Halloran, spanning six books, and almost eighty years of characters, conflicts and politics, has charmed many readers, and will hopefully continue to do so. Beginning in 1894 in the dark alleys of the city, and Grinder’s Alley, the main character of The Matilda Saga and A Waltz for Matilda,… Continue reading Wrap up post: The Matilda Saga by Jackie French
If Blood Should Stain the Wattle by Jackie French (Matilda Saga #6)
Title: If Blood Should Stain the Wattle Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 1st December 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 544 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: It's 1972 in Gibber's Creek, and across the nation, the catchcry is, 'It's time'. In 1972, and the catchcry is 'It's time'. As political ideals drift from disaster to… Continue reading If Blood Should Stain the Wattle by Jackie French (Matilda Saga #6)
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