Unearthed is described as a cross between Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider in space, and I absolutely loved it! The dynamic between Jules and Mia was so much fun, and I loved how their skills as a scholar and a scavenger complimented each other. At the start, it seemed like their philosophies and mutual goals […]
Today I’m covering two #LoveOzYA books that I’ve recently read – one about a sci-fi hostage situation, and the other about feminism and empowerment against cyber bullying. I recently talked about them on the OZYAY segment on ABC Radio, which you can listen in on here. Enjoy the reviews! It’s easy for online trolls to […]
Set in a world wrought with high crime and anarchy, Renegades features a corrupt world where superheroes reign. Deemed to fight crime and to be the hope of the people, the renegades seek to defeat the villains, also called Anarchists. The book features my favourite topics of all time – superheroes, shades of good vs […]
What would you do if you were given 24 hours notice before you died? Would you spend time with your loved ones, face your fears, do what you’ve only dreamed of and finally face the inevitable? In They Both Die at the End, that’s exactly what Rufus and Mateo do when they discover it’s their End Day. […]
Every gamer’s dream is being able to actually experience the game you are playing. To actually fully immerse yourself into the game through virtual reality. Warcross explores a world where this is possible, where the gaming elite compete in real life tournaments using advanced technology. As a gamer, I’ve been highly anticipating Warcross since it was announced, and I’m […]
It’s been a while since I’ve read a contemporary YA novel that I’ve actually enjoyed so Proof of Forever definitely came as a bit of a surprise. I didn’t really have high expectations for it because of my reading slump, and the fact that I came into possession of this book when another blogger didn’t want it. […]
Only countries destroy other countries. Only selfishness breeds selfish actions. Without nationhood, there is no war. Without nationhood, there is only peace. Unity in all things; humanity above monstrous division. Step into a dazzling, yet conflicting world where war propaganda runs rampant, and the Eastern Asian countries have come together to form a Neo Alliance […]
What would you do if everyone you trust proves untrustworthy? This is the question Rhee, the Crown Princess of the Ta’an dynasty of Kalusia, grapples with throughout Empress of a Thousand Skies. Told between alternating third person views of Rhiannon and Alyosha, or Aly, Empress of a Thousand Skies is filled with action from start […]
Set in a techno-futuristic world where corporations rule, The Undercurrent explores a time in the near future when teenage girl can wield electricity from her own hands. She’s protected by a soldier called Ryan, but what does the military want with her? Why are the Agitators after her? The Undercurrent is frightfully accurate as it feels like […]