Absolutely adored this beautifully tender novel. It is touching, poignant yet ultimately hopeful with important messages about compassion, acceptance and equality. This is an honest and much needed glimpse into the way we as society treat our most vulnerable, exploring poverty and privilege, gentrification, addiction, the cruelty of defensive architecture, mental illness, equality and the power of story-telling to both shape and change lives.

‘Broadcast‘ is a dark and unsettling look at the near future of social media that explores the perils and pitfalls of internet fame. This is such a chilling page-turner that is super easy to devour in one sitting. Fast-paced, fun and taught with tension, featuring an unlikeable protagonist and a compelling plot, this is, on the whole, a sinister and relevant take on social media culture and the ethical implications of technology on society.

Awesome story, complex characters and relationships and great rep! Highly recommend, especially if you like teen detective styles stories or are a fan of Veronica Mars! Loved it!

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This series is my everything. You all should read it immediately. Explosive. Mind blowing. Dark. Dangerous. Sexy. It has it all.

A contemp/romance set in Sydney about working out who you are and what you want from life. There‘s something very relatable about the emotions in this book, but I found it difficult to connect with the characters and story. The short, choppy alternating POV chapters are frustrating, lacking in distinct voices to define each character and it suffers from instalove syndrome. The secondary cast is solid though. Sweet but best suited to contemp fans.

"She wasn't interested in telling other people's futures. She was interested in going out and finding her own"

Maybe controversial given all the hate I've seen on the Internet but I enjoyed this a lot. I feel like it would be phenomenal to see on stage. Scorpius is literally a cinnamon bun of delight. I though it was fun and nostalgic and had some truly beautiful moments that remind me why I love this world.

Not a win for me. While its marketed as science fiction/dystopia it's ACTUALLY just a cover for yet another YA instalove romance. There are a lot of plot holes and the overall concept of immortality was to implausible for me. Sorry. Lovely cover though.

A dark, gritty and brutal dystopia. The plot is a bit predictable and recognisable but the world building and atmosphere are well done. The author really knows how to create tension and unease in the story and keep you on the edge of your seat.

A truly beautiful contemporary. This is such a quintessential Aussie book, capturing the vibe of coastal life and days spent salty and sunburnt in the surf. It is definitely a slow burn, thought provoking, contemplative and emotionally nuanced, rich in ideas delivered with a vulnerability and sensitivity that hits straight for the heart.

I would only recommend this to fans of Stitching Snow. While both standalone novels are in different worlds they are recognisably similar in setting and style. Unfortunately this fairytale retelling didn't work as well for me, I just didn't like the concept and found elements of the storytelling frustrating and tedious. Still a solid read just not a standout.

A fun Snow White retelling set to a space opera backdrop. Kick ass main character, fast paced plot, plenty of action, solidly written with intriguing world building. I really enjoyed this standalone.

"It is important to fight and fight again, and keep fighting, for only then can evil be kept at bay though never quite eradicated"

Total cover buy. No shame. It is so pretty!

I. Give. Up. I just can't do it. I've been so determined to get to the end but it's just not worth the struggle. Unpopular opinion, maybe, but this is such a weak and boring sequel I just don't get the love. Overhype alert. Oh well. Can't win them all I 'spose.

A darkly intriguing paranormal urban fantasy that edges into the mystery/crime thriller genres. An entertaining and wild ride full of adrenaline charged fight scenes, non-stop action and a whole lot of mystery. It‘s an easy read, fast paced and containing some fairly epic twists and turns. Fun.

Part crime thriller and part paranormal mystery. This book kept me guessing. In classic ‘whodunit‘ style Dark skilfully leads the reader on an intriguing and fast past mystery filled with plenty of twists and turns. A solid and compelling mystery with a unique plot loaded with tension and suspense.

I hate the label Selective Mutism - as if I choose not to speak, like a kid who refuses to eat broccoli. I've used up every dandelion wish since I was ten wishing for the power to speak whenever I want to. I'm starting to wonder if there are enough dandelions.

Only the most amazing world and story ever. If you have not read it yet kindly find yourself a copy of this series immediately and start reading, you can thank me later.

This trilogy has some intriguing world building and will undoubtedly appeal to fans of medieval war stories, royal scandal and dynastic conflict. Unfortunately the romance felt bland and emotionless to me and I struggled to connect to the characters.

This series is so amazing - perfect for fantasy and romance lovers! Laini Taylor's writing is gorgeous and her world building just phenomenal!

"Everyone says you love a Dragon-born girl differently as she gets older; you can't help it, knowing you so easily might lose her" ❤️❤️❤️

Wildly imaginative and beautifully written, perfect for lovers of fantasy and romance!

Not for me. It has a compelling premise, but it devolves into something slow and unbearably dull, the plot lost in a sea of excessive and boring detail. I struggled to connect with any of the characters and the ideas failed to resonate. Uses similar concepts and devices to LforA and TFIOS by JG.

Too many bad tropes, normalisation of physical and sexual abuse, illogical narrative structure, mediocre world building and cringeworthy sex scenes. Clearly not for me.

Part self-help book part chapter length essays on life, wealth, happiness, consumerism, success, gratitude, choice and time, filled with important messages and powerful quotes. A book about modern values and the legacy we leave behind. Hampered by a weak narrative and lack of character development.

LOVED this! Richly imagined and beautiful, filled with secrets and magic and doorways between worlds. A beautifully written narrative with stunning world building - atmospheric and utterly compelling!

A light and fun fantasy adventure perfect for lovers of the Chronicles of Narnia or Harry Potter. Positives; magical world building, strong female lead, cool adventures and great friendships. Negatives; a bit long with a meandering plot, you can easily skim read sections and miss nothing.

One of my favourite YA sci-fi picks perfect for lovers of Dark Angel! Kick-ass characters, covert government agencies, witty dialogue, plenty of intrigue, fast paced action and a swoon-worthy romance! Awesome fun!

I was pleasantly surprised by this one. A book about politics, feminism, infidelity, honesty, media scrutiny, ambition and family. A compelling and gritty story that doesn't talk down to its audience, navigating controversial topics with sensitivity. Solid characterisation and a diverse cast!

A little Aladdin meets The Young Elites; a spell-binding tale weaving together so many fantastic elements into something undeniably entertaining and engaging. Richly imagined, well developed and unashamedly unputdownable fun, perfect for young adult fantasy lovers.

DNF. Illogical, frustrating and trying too hard to jump on the popular dystopia bandwagon. The plot makes no sense, characterisation is terrible, writing doesn't even try to step above mediocre and the action awful. This book is a mess and it makes me so sad because I LOVE dystopia.

A sweet and fluffy contemporary perfectly suited to lovers of young adult romance. The general concept could have been better developed, but the dream sequences add a fantastical and fun element to the story and it is a light and easy read.

This book HAUNTS me! An utterly devastating exploration of the ferocity and terror of Australian bushfires. The atmosphere and emotion of this book are so compelling and the setting feels absolutely realistic and familiar. A book that for many will hit close to home.

Heart wrenching, powerful and poignant. A book that explores difficult and compelling concepts with skill and sensitivity. Beautifully written.

I was intrigued by the premise; part historical fiction, part paranormal dystopia? Unfortunately it gets completely bogged down in tediously descriptive writing, a plodding plot with no momentum and unnecessary character points of view. Not for me.

Such an intelligent and atmospheric book; deliberate, layered and thought-provoking. Written in a muted greyscale that so effectively captures the heaviness and claustrophobia of the isolated mountain village setting. The world building is so unique and intriguing. A must read!

"Your entire sense of self-worth is predicated upon your belief that you matter, that you matter to the universe.
But you don't.
Because we are the ants”