The Secret Science of Magic is an incredibly relatable contemporary story about figuring out who you are and what to do with your life. It features two charming characters who you can’t help but root for and if that’s not enough, there’s also lots of science and a sprinkle of magic. Sophia is a math genius […]
I love The Lunar Chronicles and I love food, so I was pretty excited to read Heartless. Going into the book, it’s best to detach yourself from the Lunar Chronicles, because it’s more of a straight retelling of Alice in Wonderland than a story that’s inspired by fairy tales. From the Mad Hatter’s tea party, to the invisible Chesire […]
Welcome to our stop of The Diabolic blog tour! I adored The Diabolic, a fun-filled science fiction story sent in the future, years from now, where our characters explore the political climate of a declining empire and learn humanity. I’m excited to share a guest post from the author, reasons why you should definitely pick this book up, […]
It’s no surprise: cults are disturbing. People will mindlessly follow a leader, who will brainwash them to do things without question. The Boundless Sublime captures this element well, from preying on the weak minded with warmth, inclusion and promises, and descending into the dark heart of human manipulation. Unfortunately, what it takes to progress into […]
You know I love recommending new Aussie (and New Zealand!) YA authors – they’re talented, come from different walks of life and are leading the charge when it comes to diverse and relatable YA. So I thought – what better way to get the Aussie YA Bloggers & Readers group together to share the #LoveOzYA […]
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 […]
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. […]
Today is the release day for Dragonfly Song by Wendy Orr, a wonderful whimsical tale. Author Wendy Orr was kind enough to provide her experience on writing so far and offers some fantastic advice to budding writers! Oh, and it wouldn’t be a blog tour without a giveaway! What I’ve Learnt Throughout My Career as […]
Today I’m hosting a blog tour for Morgan Matson and her adorable dog central book, The Unexpected Everything! I’ve got a review of the book, a guest post from Morgan about her childhood dog, and of course, a giveaway of the book. I hope you enjoy the ride! If there’s anything that I can trust Morgan Matson to […]