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March 2025 Reading Round Up

In March I read thirty-two books between reviewing and other reading, to keep on top of things as much as I could. I have been trying not to fall behind on anything, and I managed to review for my blog and a few other places. I still have some books to read and review, but… Continue reading March 2025 Reading Round Up

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The Sweetness Between Us by Sarah Winifred Searle

Title: The Sweetness Between Us Author: Sarah Winifred Searle Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Heartstopper meets vampires in this blood-sipping-turned-romance graphic novel from the Prime Minister's Literary Award-winning and CBCA short-listed creator of The Greatest Thing. NOTABLE BOOK: 2025 CBCA Book of the Year, Older… Continue reading The Sweetness Between Us by Sarah Winifred Searle

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Blood Moon Bride by Demet Divaroren

Title: Blood Moon Bride Author: Demet Divaroren Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Forced into marriage for her valley's survival, Rehya must decide: submit or rebel against a ruthless system? A brilliant, fierce and compelling YA fantasy perfect for fans of The Prison Healer and Children of… Continue reading Blood Moon Bride by Demet Divaroren

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The Thylacine and the Time Machine by Renée Treml

Title: The Thylacine and the Time Machine Author: Renée Treml Genre: Narrative Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 164 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Violet is researching the Tasmanian Tiger for a school project when she is visited by the ghost of the last Thylacine, who takes her on an amazing… Continue reading The Thylacine and the Time Machine by Renée Treml

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Volcano by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft

Title: Volcano Author: Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 28 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Explore the fascinating world of an underwater volcano with award-winning picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft. Deep in the ocean, far beyond the reach of even the… Continue reading Volcano by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft

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The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) by Reece Carter

Title: The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) Author: Reece Carter Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Wishes can come true in the spooky seaside town of Elston-Fright but only if the mysterious Soul Spinners' Notes can be found. A spine-tingling adventure that answers… Continue reading The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners (Elston-Fright #3) by Reece Carter

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February 2025 Reading Round up

I managed to read 26 books in February across reviewing, blog tours and other reading – and I am hoping to get through just as much in March, as I have a lot of books to get through over the next few weeks, and there are always more coming. I have been mixing genres and… Continue reading February 2025 Reading Round up

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Moonboy by Anna Ciddor

Title: Moonboy Author: Anna Ciddor Genre: Historical Fiction/Timeslip Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th March 2025 Format: Paperbacks Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: An exciting timeslip novel from the bestselling author of The Boy Who Stepped Through Time, featuring a present-day girl hurtling back to the time of the 1969 moon landing. When a boy called… Continue reading Moonboy by Anna Ciddor

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Spirit of the Crocodile by Aaron Fa’aso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White

Title: Spirit of the Crocodile Author: Aaron Fa’aso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: An inspiring story of courage, resilience and hope, set in the Torres Strait Islander community as climate change threatens culture, tradition and connection… Continue reading Spirit of the Crocodile by Aaron Fa’aso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White

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Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

Title: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire Author: L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 25th February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction? A fully illustrated… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu