Tales of the Otori Book 1 A review by Nalini Haynes Takeo is a village boy rapidly growing into manhood. He is Hidden, part of …
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Glenda Millard on writing The Stars at Oktober Bend
A guest blog by Glenda Millard It seems to me that there are two basic categories of author: those who plan meticulously and those who …
All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders
A review by Nalini Haynes Patricia is always getting into trouble. One day she runs away from home into a forest. A bird talks to …
Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
A review by Nalini Haynes A spoilery review. You have been warned. Amani prepares to run away from home. Her uncle — her mother’s sister’s …
City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong
A review by Nalini Haynes Detective Casey Duncan’s best friend Diana is attacked by her abusive ex then Casey’s lover is shot in an attempt …
L A Weatherly: From Angels to Fighter Pilots
A guest blog by L A Weatherly I must have a thing about flying. I mean, seriously, I must. Not only have I written a …
Midnight Never Come by Marie Brennan
A review by Nalini Haynes Elizabeth is locked in the Tower of London while her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, vies for the throne. Elizabeth …
Summer Harvest by Georgina Penney
A review by Lynne Larby Slight spoilers Beth Poole is a dog trainer from Yorkshire, England. Her parents died in a car accident when she was …
Summer Skin by Kirsty Eagar
A review by Nalini Haynes Jess is hiding from her stalker ex-boyfriend while encouraging all the girls in Unity, her residential college, to entrap Knights (boys …
Who’s Afraid by Maria Lewis
A review by Nalini Haynes Who’s afraid of the big blonde blue-haired wolf? Tommi Grayson is a half-white half-Maori Kiwi (New Zealander) who grew up in …
Stars at Oktober Bend by Glenda Millard
A review by Nalini Haynes Alice Nightingale is 15 years old. According to her diagnosis she will remain ‘forever 12’ because of a head injury …
My Sister Rosa by Justine Larbalestier
A review by Nalini Haynes Updated. Twice. Because I should never rush a review. Now includes mention of queerness and race. Che Taylor turns 17 …
Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman
A review by Lynne Larby Lady Helen Wrexhall anticipates her debut in London society via her presentation to Queen Charlotte in 1812. However hard Lady Helen …
Donna Maree Hanson on Female heroes
A guest blog by Donna Maree Hanson I remember the first novel I ever drafted. It had a woman called Leila as the main protagonist. …
Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E Lockhart
A review by Nalini Haynes Frankie’s family call her ‘Bunny Rabbit’ and discount her abilities. Starting sophomore year at high school, she discovers her new …