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Blood Moon Bride by Demet Divaroren

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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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Kip of the Karoo by Emma Gourlay

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Title: Kip of the Karoo Author: Emma Gourlay Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 2nd April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 272 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The sequel to Kip of the Mountain, an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun! Kip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at Sunnybrook Ranch and… Continue reading Kip of the Karoo by Emma Gourlay

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Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm by Samantha-Ellen Bound

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Title: Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm Author: Samantha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 25th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Wherewithal has fallenWhen their beloved home comes under siege, the Wherewithal crew flee through the portal to the Realm of Fae. Behind the walls of the Faerie Market,… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way: Into the Faerie Realm by Samantha-Ellen Bound

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Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) by Skye McKenna

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Title: Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) Author: Skye McKenna Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette/Welbeck Publishing Published: 30th May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: $26.99 Price: 416 Synopsis: Cassie, Rue and Tabitha's magical training will be put to the test as they venture deeper into the Hedge and race to find the faery treasure before it falls into the hands… Continue reading Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) by Skye McKenna

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Myrren’s Gift (The Quickening #1) by Fiona McIntosh

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Title: Myrren’s Gift (The Quickening #1) Author: Fiona McIntosh Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 4th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 464 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A gripping and original epic fantasy from the million-copy bestselling author. Wyl Thirsk is very young when he inherits the role as commander of the Morgravian army for a new… Continue reading Myrren’s Gift (The Quickening #1) by Fiona McIntosh

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Readings Book Bingo

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I wasn’t going to add anymore challenges this year, but the Readings Book Bingo looked fun, and I thought why not. I was able to fill in some categories already with what I have read so far this year – so ten out of twenty-five filled, to relieve some stress as I go through my… Continue reading Readings Book Bingo

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The Night Librarian by Christoper Lincoln

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Title: The Night Librarian Author: Christoper Lincoln Genre: Fantasy, graphic novel Publisher: Schoslastic Australia Published: 1st January 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Night at the Museum meets the Land of Stories in this thrilling new graphic novel adventure series in which two siblings, a mysterious Night Librarian, and a motley cast of book… Continue reading The Night Librarian by Christoper Lincoln

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The Hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger by David Webby

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Title: The Hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger Author: David Webby Genre: Adventure Publisher: Tree of Life Creations Published: 27th September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: The Tasmanian Tiger is thought to be extinct, but the Great Mother disagrees. She asks two native bush mice, Harry and Larry, to find the remaining Tasmanian… Continue reading The Hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger by David Webby

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

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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

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Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson

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Title: Unhallowed Halls Author: Lili Wilkinson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 18th February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 464 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: DARK ACADEMIA…WITH DEMONS. After a deadly incident at her old school, Page enrols in Agathion College, an exclusive boarding school, only to find that it's built over centuries of secrets - including… Continue reading Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson