Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy + Author Q and A

Happy publication day to Pink Santa by Aussie icon Tanya Hennessy! I was so kindly gifted this book from Allen and Unwin Publishers and I am so grateful! This book is a hoot and a half! Pink Santa is such a fun, witty, and incredibly original take on a Christmas story that will have you …

One Last Stop – A Love Letter

Title: One Last StopAuthor: Casey McQuistonPublication Date: 08 June 2021Synopsis: For cynical twenty-three-year-old August, moving to New York City is supposed to prove her right: that things like magic and cinematic love stories don’t exist, and the only smart way to go through life is alone. She can’t imagine how waiting tables at a 24-hour …

You Will Get Through This Night – Review

Title: You Will Get Through This NightAuthor: Daniel HowellPublication Date: 18 May 2021Synopsis: Written by Daniel Howell, in conjunction with a qualified psychologist, in an entertaining and personal way from the perspective of someone who has been through it all—this no-nonsense book gives you the tools to understand your mind so you can be in …

Heartstopper Volume 4 – Review

Title: Heartstopper Volume 4Author: Alice OsemanPublication Date: 11 May 2021Synopsis: Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Charlie's beginning to feel ready to say those three little words: I love you.Nick's been feeling the same, but he's got a lot on his mind - not least coming out to …

Paws – Review

Title: PawsAuthor: Kate FosterPublication Date: 07 April 2021Synopsis: At home, Alex’s best friend is Kevin the cockapoo, although what he wants most of all is a friend at school. But that is harder than he ever expected. A touching story about learning that friendship isn’t one size fits all and is often found where you …

Drum Roll Please, It’s Stevie Louise – Review

Title: Drum Roll Please, It’s Stevie LouiseAuthor: Tanya HennessyPublication Date: 04 May 2021Synopsis: Meet Stevie Louise. She is an entrepreneur (that's like a business person), an entertainer (obviously), and an extrovert on the inside (wait, is this a thing?).Stevie has a BRILLIANT PLAN. She's going to have fun, make money, and most importantly, make sure …

Love Is For Losers – Review

Title: Love Is For LosersAuthor: Wibke BrueggemannPublication Date: 25 February 2021Synopsis Did you know you can marry yourself? How strange / brilliant is that?Fifteen-year-old Phoebe thinks falling in love is vile and degrading, and vows never to do it. Then, due to circumstances not entirely in her control, she finds herself volunteering at a local …

All Our Hidden Gifts – Review

Title: All Our Hidden GiftsAuthor: Caroline O’DonoghuePublication Date: 03 February 2021Synopsis: I'll give up the tarot readings. I'll apologise to Lily. But Lily doesn't come to school on Monday. Or Tuesday. It's not until Wednesday that the police show up.Maeve Chambers doesn't have much going for her. Not only does she feel like the sole idiot …

Perfect On Paper – Review

Title: Perfect On PaperAuthor: Sophie GonzalesPublication Date: 09 March 2021Synopsis: Everyone in school knows about Locker 89. If you slip a letter in outlining your relationship woes, along with a fiver, an anonymous source will email you with the best advice you've ever gotten.Darcy Phillips, a quiet, sweet junior, is safe in the knowledge no …

Concrete Rose – Review

Title: Concrete RoseAuthor: Angie ThomasPublication Date: 12 January 2021Synopsis: If there’s one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it’s that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help …