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Oct 15
The Dark Divide by Jennifer Fallon
Following almost immediately from the end of The Undivided, The Dark Divide builds upon the rich and complex landscape Fallon created in the first book and introduces us to an alternate reality where the Japanese rule over much of the world (including Ireland). The brothers Ren and Darragh are divided;…
Sep 26
Scarlet in the Snow by Sophie Masson
A surprisingly good read, especially because when I started it, Scarlet in the Snow was in danger of being catalogued as ‘just another Beauty and the Beast retelling’. But this story, which intertwines two Russian Fairytales (The Scarlet Flower and Fenist the Falcon), is charming, lyrical and beautiful. Set in an…
Sep 20
Every Breath by Ellie Marney
This book is so good! I was absolutely hooked from the prologue (it’s a punchy prologue!), and it only got better from there! I enjoyed the characters, the mystery, and the vivid sense of place, and am looking forward to the next two books in the series. Set in Melbourne,…
Aug 05
Banish by Nicola Marsh
Banish is Nicola Marsh’s début YA novel, a who-done-it mystery combined with Wiccan supernatural elements that kept me engaged and amused throughout. I liked the novel a lot, and although I think the story is perfect on its own, wouldn’t mind a follow-up book or two! The YA aspect of…
Jul 03
The Cloud Road by Isobelle Carmody
Zluty and Bily had to leave their peaceful lives on the plains and strike out into new lands. They are guided by Redwing and the Monster, an unlikely friend that Bily made in the last book. The Cloud Road takes the brothers through the barren desert, where they meet struggle…
Jul 02
Black Sun Light My Way by Jo Spurrier
This book should be entitled “The Impossible Choices Plaguing my Favourite Characters, and the Heartache that Ensues.” Sierra, Isidro, Cam, Mira and Rasten were all put through so much throughout Black Sun Light My Way, it was kind of a relief when the book ended! I thought the strongest element…
Jul 01
The Red Wind by Isobelle Carmody
The restless and adventurous Zluty and his timid and shy brother Bily eke out an uncertain living on barren plains. While Bily stays home and cultivates a garden, makes clay-works and tends to their cottage, Zluty must travel far and wide to gather supplies for their roof-tiles, mattresses, and store…
Jun 24
Fairytales for Wilde Girls by Allyse Near
I had to stop reading this book 30 pages in to process. This is what I wrote on Goodreads: “I’m on page 32 of 432 of Fairytales for Wilde : So far: Deliciously creepy. Haunting. Clever. Witty. Impeccably imaged. Brilliant. Perfect.“ That basically sums it up, you don’t need to…
Jun 05
Blog Tour: The Mystery of the Golden Card by Garth Nix & Sean Williams – Interview
Today I have an interview with Garth Nix and Sean Williams, the co-authors of the Troubletwisters series! 1. What’s the inspiration behind the Troubletwisters world? How many books are going to be in the series? Sean Williams: We wanted to write adventure fiction for children (and up) inspired by the…
Apr 26
Holier Than Thou by Laura Buzo
Blogging Outside the Box is a feature at Speculating on SpecFic, where books outside the SFF banner are reviewed. It is intended to highlight some of the non speculative fiction titles I am reading and share my thoughts with readers. Date published: 21st May 2012 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Format: Paperback, 291 pages…
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