a review by Jade Hounsell Book One of The Morganville Vampires I was at Supernova in Melbourne this year when I was given Glass Houses, the first …
Young adult
Divergent by Veronica Roth
a review by Nalini Haynes Beatrice is a 16 year old girl living in a class based futuristic society based on factions, where the factionless are …
Deadline by Mira Grant
A review by Jade Hounsell Wow, I’m not too sure where to start with Deadline. Initially I was a little unsure when I saw that …
Witches of the East by Melissa de la Cruz
A review by Jade Hounsell The Witches of the East live in North Hampton, a place of rolling green fields, pristine beaches and rustic farmhouses, …
Passion by Lauren Kate
a review by Nalini Haynes Passion tells the story of Lucinda, a 17 year old girl desperately in love with her soul mate Daniel, a fallen angel. Their …
America Pacifica by Anna North
A review by Nalini Haynes Darcy and her mother Sarah live in a one bedroom apartment on an island called ‘America Pacifica’. When Sarah goes missing, …
Romanitas by Sophia McDougall
A review by Nalini Haynes Romanitas introduces Una and Sulien, sibling teenage slaves living in the Roman Empire in London in 2005. Separated after the death of …
Game by Krystyna Kuhn
A review by Nalini Haynes The Game introduces Julia and Robert, teenage siblings starting at an elite college for gifted and talented students in a valley …
Undivided by Jennifer Fallon
a review by Nalini Haynes Darragh and Ronan are psychically linked twins who, thanks to a centuries old treaty, channel magic from the Tuatha De Danann …
twilight saga: the official illustrated guide by Stephenie Meyer
A review by Nalini Haynes the twilight saga: the official illustrated guide is an encyclopaedia of the Twilight series, detailing information about characters, vampires, werewolves and much …
Gathering: A Darkness Rising Book by Kelley Armstrong
A review by Nalini Haynes In the opening scene of The Gathering, Serena drowns despite the best efforts of Maya, her best friend, and Daniel, …
Die for Me by Amy Plum
A review by Elyse Taylor I’ve noticed a formula emerging in young adult literature, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. ‘Average’, plain, bookish, un-popular girl …
Meg Mundell
Meg Mundell, author of Black Glass, to Dark Matter This was my first ever phone interview and, as such, it wasn’t recorded. This interview is …
Black Glass by Meg Mundell
a review by Nalini Haynes Black Glass begins with Tally (aged 13) and Grace (aged 15) are sisters who are dragged around rural areas by …
Monster High by Lisi Harrison
A review by Clare Elaine Monster High by Lisi Harrison is the story of what seems to be a typical American high school, but actually hides some …