Category: Books

Indulgence Insider #51 – Books, Food & Next OzYay on Air

Indulgence Insider #51 – Books, Food & Next OzYay on Air

Indulgence Insider is our version of Stacking the Shelves, Bought, Borrowed & Bagged and the Sunday Post, bringing you this week’s haul, bookish news and discussion posts from around the blogosphere! So it’s been a very busy weekend, running around with social engagements. My friend is visiting from London so we’ve been catching up over brunch, […]

Morning Star by Pierce Brown Review: The Grand Finale Delivered with Justice

Morning Star by Pierce Brown Review: The Grand Finale Delivered with Justice

Two years ago, we learnt of Eo’s dream. A dream that would spark an impossible revolution. The burden of hope would be placed upon a lowly Red miner. This Red, would be elevated into the heights of Gold society. He would lead, infiltrate and manipulate from behind the scenes, to bring forth war and revolution for […]

April 13, 2016 | 29 Comments
The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler Review: This will indeed break your heart

The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler Review: This will indeed break your heart

I absolutely love Sarah Ockler’s books but, not too long ago, only two of them were available digitally in Australia and the UK. However, the remaining 4 books are now launching digitally in all English-speaking countries outside of North America and I’m so happy to be reviewing one of them today. Sarah will also be doing […]

April 8, 2016 | 34 Comments
By Jenna
Posted in 4 stars, Books, 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
Indulgence Insider #50 –  Ups and Downs & Meeting Lynette Noni

Indulgence Insider #50 – Ups and Downs & Meeting Lynette Noni

Indulgence Insider is our version of Stacking the Shelves, Bought, Borrowed & Bagged and the Sunday Post, bringing you this week’s haul, bookish news and discussion posts from around the blogosphere! To say it’s been a rough week has been an understatement. My sister was admitted to hospital after a scare this week and she will […]

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 […]