(Review): Girl in Between by Anna Daniels

Lucy Crighton was a successful TV producer in Melbourne with a lot of potential. She never expected to be living in her childhood bedroom again in her thirties with a robot vacuum as her alarm clock. Using the excuse of moving back in with her parents to finish writing a book and assess her next move, …

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(Review): Lisette’s Paris Notebook by Catherine Bateson

A gap year in Paris sounds like a dream come true. Seeing the sights, experiencing the culture and seeing the City of Lights in person is something Lisette and her mother have talked about for years. But who is Lisette really doing it for? Arriving in Paris with her suitcase of homemade couture and a copy …

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(Book Review): Fly on the Wall by E. Lockhart

Gretchen Yee attends a prestigious art school where the best way to fit in is to try and stand out. With unmissable bright red hair, Gretchen tries to fit in but doesn’t feel like she does. When her best friend starts acting standoffish and her parents deciding to get a divorce, Gretchen’s life is getting messy. …

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The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

There is no better way to get into the festive spirit than by spending it with Dash and Lily. And in this lovely follow up to Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares, not everyone is in the Christmas spirit. The two teens have been together for a year now but the glow of new romance is …

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(Think American Pie – but with girls): Cherry by Lindsey Rosin

Cherry is essentially American Pie for teenage girls. From the fruitful title to the virginity pact – these two have a lot in common. But where American Pie focused more on the humour and sex side of things, Cherry is more about the friendship and feelings behind the act. Cherry is a fairly lighthearted and …

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(Review): The Boundless Sublime by Lili Wilkinson

This is my review for Lili Wilkinson’s newest novel, The Boundless Sublime. It’s a creepy and captivating read which will keep you hooked right up until the last page. If you want to learn more about this fantastic book, please check out the guest post I posted as part of the Boundless Sublime blog tour …

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Maggie’s Kitchen Blog Tour: Guest Post by Caroline Beecham

I was delighted to be asked to take part in the blog tour for Caroline Beecham’s novel, Maggie’s Kitchen. A story combining friendship and food set against a country in wartime – Maggie’s Kitchen has all the ingredients needed to deliver an intriguing read. I loved reading this book for the authentic historical vibe but …

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Happy People Read and Drink Coffee by Agnes Martin-Lugand

Life was good for Diane. She had a thriving literary cafe with a business partner she loved and a family she adored. But when her husband and daughter die tragically, a part of Diane died with them. After a year of closing herself up in her house and refusing to go back to her former life, …

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High Season by Nacho Figueras (with Jessica Whitman)

Georgia Fellowes is a vet from a small town who dreams of something more for herself. When she uncharacteristically accepts an invitation from her best friend for a week in the sun, she never imagined where it would lead. Designer outfits, exclusive parties and some of the most expensive horses on the planet – Georgia is in …

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(Terrifying yet Beautiful): Stay With Me by Maureen McCarthy

Tess is desperate. She hasn’t spoken to her family in years, no one in town knows she exists and her partner’s lifestyle isn’t healthy for anyone – let alone Tess’ three year old daughter. Feeling alone and frightened, Tess does something drastic. She hitches a ride with a half-blind one legged former musician with no …

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