Hagtale is the sort of book that lingers after you’ve finished it. Atmospheric and steeped in folklore, it feels less like a retelling and more like an ancient story that’s been unearthed from the Scottish wilderness itself. Even if you’re familiar with Macbeth, this offers something fresh, expanding the legend in a way that feels both … More Book Review: Hagtale by Sally O’Reilly
The Children is one of those books that wraps itself around you with atmosphere. From the very first page, there’s this constant sense of unease, like something terrible is lurking just out of sight and the atmosphere and creeping dread kept me interested in the story. Guinevere Sharpe, daughter of famous author Edith Sharpe slowly … More Book Review: The Children by Melissa Albert
The Heir Apparent follows Lexi Villiers, a 29-year-old English doctor barely keeping her head above water as a medical resident in Hobart. She’s juggling brutal hospital shifts, money stress and a romance that finally feels like it might go somewhere. Then, in the space of a few hours, everything changes. A tragic accident pulls her … More Book Review: The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage
A group of friends, who have known each other for years, band together to buy an idyllic piece of land in the bush, complete with an abandoned pub. They plan to use the land as a place to escape from their busy lives in the city and give the children a chance to connect to … More Book Review: The Hiding Place by Kate Mildenhall
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