Newt’s Emerald was nothing like what I expected from Garth Nix. It’s a charming and fun Regency romance with a sprinkle (or two) of magic. What I loved most about this book was the great balance between romance, mystery and adventure. This story is about Lady Truthful Newington who finds herself the victim of a theft when […]
Like most readers, I’ve been highly anticipating Harry Potter and the Cursed Child since I first heard that the script was going to be released in book form. But I actually knew nothing about the plot going into the story and I think that worked in my favour. I had very few expectations and I […]
Two enchanting opponents, each with their unique powers pitted against a stunning Russian backdrop – what’s not to love about The Crown’s Game? Apparently a lot, judging from my initial comedown after finishing the book. There was a lot I did enjoy about the book – the interactions between Nikolai and Vika, historical look at Saint Petersburg and Russian royalty, […]
The finest contemporaries are realistic and Seven Ways We Lie was just that. Set in a high school in a small town, this novel is a very realistic exploration of the teenage mind and the issues that high schoolers deal with. The story begins with a rumour of a student-teacher relationship but the book is about much […]
If you knew the end of the journey would have a great reward, but it would be difficult along the way, would you embark on that adventure? It’s an easy decisions for Gryffindors and Ravenclaws, but for the rest of you out there, the risk probably doesn’t outweigh the reward. Lily in Recreated is definitely […]
I’ve never read a YA novel that’s set in Africa or an African-inspired fantasy setting and I’m glad that Unicorn Tracks includes just that. Unicorn Tracks is a short fantasy read with lots of mythical, magical creatures, including unicorns! It’s a story of female friendship/romance and adventure. The first thing that I noticed about this book was the rich […]
I want your love and I want your revenge You and me could write a bad romance (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!) I love romance. I love tropes across all categories, be it the enemies-to-lovers stuff or the marriage of convenience shindangle. I love the feeling of love and redemption and people finding both. I love shipping people, no […]
Snow Like Ashes started out on rough footing for me. It took me a while to warm to Meira, due to her immaturity and rash decision-making. There was also the love triangle which it launches into straight away, with Meira having unrequited feelings for her best friend and future Winterian King, and then becoming betrothed […]
If there is one Aussie YA book that you will pick up, let it be When Michael Met Mina. The way it addresses social commentary and current political issues about border control, refugees and racism has never been more important. The hardships that refugees face when they try and start a new life away from their home country. […]