The Everlasting Rose is the sequel to Dhonielle Clayton's opulent young adult fantasy book, The Belles. The writing is well crafted, balancing action and relationships with vivid descriptions of the world. »
Before the Beginning by Anna Morgan is a contemporary coming-of-age story with a subtle thread of mystery and maybe a touch of mythology. »
The F Team by Rawah Arja is an incredible Australian contempory young adult book. »
Riven is the second installement of Bronwyn Eley's dark young adult fantasy series The Relic Trilogy »
Relic is Bronwyn Eley’s debut novel, and the first instalment of The Relic Trilogy, an Australian YA fantasy series published by Talem Press. »
Deep Water is an Australian young adult mystery thriller. »
Taking Down Evelyn Tait is well-written, immersive, with characters that grab you and a meaningful story full of heart. »
Review of Australian YA detective novel The Girl with the Gold Bikini by Lisa Walker. »
The Man in the Water is an enjoyable, fast-paced read that follows the story of sixteen-year-old Shaun who lives in a remote mining town in Queensland, Australia. While skipping school, he discovers a dead body. Recommended for teenagers who like mysteries or any readers of young adult books. »
Wai Chim’s stunning new novel, The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling, is an engaging and totally immersive read - from which you will emerge heart-wrung and hungry. »