Book Review: Paradise City by C.J. Duggan

If you have been looking for a new adult novel with a distinct Aussie flavour, look no further than CJ Duggan’s Paradise City. The first book in a new series, this book has romance, rebellion and all the love and drama fans have come to expect from Duggan’s stories. Lexie Atkinson has spend her life …

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#Weightless Blog Tour (Guest Post by Sarah Bannan and Review)

  Today I have a surprise for you all. As part of Bloomsbury’s #Weightless Blog Tour, I have a guest post from author Sarah Bannon to share with you where she shares stories (and photos!) of her own high school years!  Guest Post by Sarah Bannan – author of Weightless   Most of the photos …

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(A Dangerous Time to be a Princess): The Winner’s Crime by Marie Rutkoski

Kestral made an agreement to save Arin’s life – and the lives of his people – but the game she is playing has only just began. The king of Valoria is suspicious of the next crown princess and it seems there are many eyes watching ever move Kestral makes. The lavish balls and exquisite gowns …

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(Not Just Another Teen Drama): Not in the Script by Amy Finnegan

Emma Taylor has had enough of actors. Her on-screen romances may end happily ever after but her experiences with off-screen romance have been far from a fairytale. With a new show, new house and new start in Tuscon, Emma has sworn off dating anyone she works with. No matter how normal they appear, she knows actors bring …

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(All is not well on Embassy Row): All Fall Down by Ally Carter

Grace Blakely knows what she saw. Three years ago her mother was murdered and she is determined to get vengeance. Unfortunately no one believes her. With Grace’s father being deployed to a war zone, Grace is sent to live with her grandfather on Embassy Row in Adria. When your grandfather is the US Ambassador and …

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(The Arcana Strike Back): Dead of Winter by Kresley Cole

Evie used to be a typical teenage girl who enjoyed cheerleading and painting. Then the Flash happened. The earth’s surface ignited, turned to ash and all the rivers and lakes evaporated. Evie gained supernatural powers and against her will became a player in a paranormal game to the death with 21 other teenagers. Now, having …

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(What Happened Next?): Where She Went by Gayle Forman

Adam and Mia seemed like the perfect couple in If I Stay. So what went wrong? Where She Went told from Adam’s point of view a few years after Mia opened her eyes at the end of the first book. She stayed – but not with him. Now Adam is a famous musician complete with paparazzi …

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(When the Facts are mixed up with Fiction): There Will Be Lies by Nick Lake

Shelby’s life is ruled by routine. Home-schooled by a mother who just wants to keep her safe, Shelby doesn’t get out much and when she does her mum chaperones her with an eagle eye. Her world may be small – but it is safe. That is until a car accident leaves Shelby in hospital and everything …

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Book Review: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks is a fun story bringing together ideas of gender equality and growing up. Trust me – the blurb on the back of the book does not do this novel justice! Frankie is an engaging and crafty heroine who is not to be underestimated. Returning to her prestigious boarding school …

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(The Rebellion Has Started): Captive by Aimee Carter

Kitty Doe never imagined how drastically her life could change in just a few months. From living in a group home in near poverty, she’s now paraded around the most elite parties in the country draped in elegant gowns and jewellery. All she had to do was change her name… and her face. Impersonating the Prime Minister’s …

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