Title: Girls of Paper and FireAuthor: Natasha NganSeries Name: Girls of Paper and FireGenre: YA Diverse FantasyPublication Date: November 6th, 2018Pages: 367 (Paperback)Publishers: Hodder & Stoughton (Hachette Australia)Rating: Each year, eight beautiful girls are chosen as Paper Girls to serve the king. It's the highest honor they could hope for...and the most cruel.But this year, there's a ninth girl. And instead of paper, … Continue reading Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
Title: A Curse of Ash and EmberAuthor: Jo SpurrierSeries Name: Tales of the Blackbone WitchesGenre: YA FantasyPublication Date: September 24th, 2018Pages: 368 (Paperback)Publishers: HarperCollins Publishers AustraliaRating: A dead witch. A bitter curse. A battle of magic. Some people knit socks by the fire at night. Gyssha Blackbone made monsters. But the old witch is dead now, and somehow it's Elodie's job to clean up the mess. … Continue reading A Curse of Ash and Embers by Jo Spurrier
Title: Jackaby Author: William Ritter Series Name: Jackaby Genre: YA Paranormal Mystery Publication Date: September 16th, 2014 Pages: 294 (Paperback) Publishers: Algonquin Young Readers Overall Rating: “Miss Rook, I am not an occultist,” Jackaby said. “I have a gift that allows me to see truth where others see the illusion--and there are many illusions. All the world’s a stage, as they say, … Continue reading Jackaby by William Ritter – Spoiler Free Review
Title: Queens of Fennbirn Author: Kendare Blake Series Name: Three Dark Crowns Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: May 3rd, 2018 Pages: 232 (Paperback) Publishers: Pan Macmillan Overall Rating: Uncover the sisters’ origins, dive deep into the catastrophic reign of the Oracle Queen, and reveal layers of Fennbirn’s past, hidden until now. The Young Queens Get a glimpse of triplet queens Mirabella, Arsinoe, … Continue reading Queens of Fennbirn by Kendare Blake – Spoiler Free Review
Title: This Mortal Coil Author: Emily Suvada Series Name: This Mortal Coil Genre: YA Sci-Fi Publication Date: Nov 2nd, 2017 Pages: 450 (Paperback) Publishers: Penguin Random House Rating: When a lone soldier, Cole, arrives with news of Lachlan Agatta's death, all hope seems lost for Catarina. Her father was the world's leading geneticist, and humanity's best hope of beating a devastating virus. … Continue reading This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada – Spoiler Free Review
Title: Grace & Fury Author: Tracy Banghart Series Name: Grace & Fury Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: July 31st, 2018 Pages: 320 (Paperback) Publishers: Hodder Children's Books (Imprint of Hachette Australia) Rating: Bold, brutal and beautiful, this is a must-read with the glitter and romance of The Selection and the thrilling action and intrigue of Red Queen. In a world where women … Continue reading Grace & Fury by Tracy Banghart – Spoiler Free Review
Title: A Darker Shade of Magic Author: V.E. Schwab Series Name: Shades of Magic Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: Feb 27th, 2015 Pages: 384 (Paperback) Publishers: Titan Books Rating: Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes—Red London—and officially … Continue reading A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab – Spoiler Free Review
