Category: Reviews

My Sister Rosa by Justine Larbalestier Review: Living with a Psychopath

My Sister Rosa by Justine Larbalestier Review: Living with a Psychopath

Have you ever met a psychopath? Although they represent less than 2% of the world’s population, how would you know if you’ve encountered, talked to or grew up with one? That’s what makes My Sister Rosa absolutely terrifying. Che talks about his experience looking after his 10 year old sister from birth, who is also a psychopath. […]

April 6, 2016 | 37 Comments
Stitching Snow by RC Lewis Review: Where Snow White’s Hair Is Literally the Colour of Snow

Stitching Snow by RC Lewis Review: Where Snow White’s Hair Is Literally the Colour of Snow

Anddd we have another Snow White retelling to add to our shelves! I’d recommend to read this with a fresh, open mind, considering the multiplicity of fairy tale retellings set in science fiction settings. This one still remains highly original and has characters and plots that are unique to itself, despite the seemingly similar backgrounds […]

April 4, 2016 | 37 Comments
By Aila J.
Posted in 4 stars, Reviews
Aussie YA Reviews: Yellow by Megan Jacobson & Frankie by Shivaun Plozza

Aussie YA Reviews: Yellow by Megan Jacobson & Frankie by Shivaun Plozza

Today Jenna and I join forces to review some Aussie YA reads! I hope you enjoy our double review feature. Books about teenagers getting bullied and having a difficult life are usually depressing, melodramatic and really bring you down. Yellow differs in showcasing the beautiful moments in life, even though you may be from a low […]

Beautiful Broken Things by Sara Barnard Review: This book broke me and not in a good way

Beautiful Broken Things by Sara Barnard Review: This book broke me and not in a good way

Beautiful Broken Things had the potential to be great but, unfortunately, I was completely underwhelmed and frustrated with the story and its characters. While the book did have some good moments, I couldn’t get past the annoying characters and slow-moving plot to enjoy it. In this book, we meet 16-year-old Caddy, a girl who thinks […]

March 23, 2016 | 42 Comments
By Jenna
Posted in 2 stars, Books, Reviews
Future Shock by Elizabeth Briggs Review: Where Will You Be In 30 Years?

Future Shock by Elizabeth Briggs Review: Where Will You Be In 30 Years?

This book was fast-paced, fun, and full of action! Future Shock brings a cast of characters together to go into the future and bring back information on what’s happening over there. Elena is an orphan, and we start the book with her being rejected from yet another job. Thus, when Aether Corporation provides an opportunity […]

March 21, 2016 | 20 Comments