Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Pages: 304
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| 4/5 stars |
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017
[Review] They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
Sunday, September 24, 2017
[Review] Shoebox Funeral: Stories from Wolf Creek by Elizabeth Voltz
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Publisher: Animal Media Group
Pages: 265
Source: Publisher for review
Genre: Non-fiction / memoir
Violence | Sexual Content | Profanity
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| 5/5 |
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Shoebox Funeral is a carefully crafted compendium filled with precious memories and anecdotes of a childhood spent on a farm. The experiences of Elizabeth Voltz and her ten siblings and parents are shared with delicate eloquence, making this memoir an absolute gem. I loved reading about the myriad many animals that lived on the farm over the years; while their deaths brought about much distress, it was heartwarming to know how well-loved they had been, and the resounding influence that they had on Elizabeth's upbringing is inspiring.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
[Review] Flying Through Clouds by Michelle Morgan
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Publication: 02/04/2017
Publisher: Self-published
Pages: 246
Source: Author for review
Genre: Middle Grade
Violence | Sexual Content | Profanity
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| 3/5 |
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Firstly, I should express my gratitude to Michelle Morgan for graciously sending me a copy of Flying Through Clouds for review. I was initially drawn in by the cover, historical aspects, male POV and the fact that it is Aussie YA. Sadly, however, it never fully clicked with me and it was only my sense of obligation that had me see this through to the end. Despite my saying that, I do think that with the right demographic, this book could be a winner; it certainly did have lovely moments.
Saturday, September 16, 2017
[Review] Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett
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Publication: 01/04/2017
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Pages: 388
Source: Library
Violence | Sexual Content | Profanity
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| 2.5/5 |
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Sometimes, talking about a book that you just read is simply the best thing ever, leaving you with a smile on your face and sighing constantly, relishing and reliving the epic reading adventure you had just breathed in. Unfortunately, sometimes it's more like getting a filling at the dentist.
Alex, Approximately had so much going for it: wicked California vibes (awesome setting - tick!), cutesy summer hate-to-love romance with smarmy surfer guy, classic film fanaticism, good fashion and meeting an online friend for the first time. I liked the concept of it, and I was so ready to read a fluffy contemporary that would give me all the fuzzy feelings. But I could not stop comparing this book to Fifty Shades of Grey, just with like 90% less sex, and like yeah, it's good to see YA books that address sexuality since it is a big part of growing up, but on the other hand, it was kind of like, ew, gross, TMI.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
[Review] The Agony of Bun O'Keefe by Heather Smith
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Publisher: Razorbill Canada
Pages: 224
Source: Netgalley
Genre: YA {Contemporary | Historical}
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| 5/5 |
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Warning: suicide, sexual abuse, parental abuse/neglect, swearing, fighting, racism, prostitution and homophobia.
You know that euphoric, lovely feeling you get deep inside when you meet someone incredibly special, and you know that you will do anything to keep them in your life because life has suddenly been split into two, before and after? Meet Bun O'Keefe. If I could choose to bring a literary character to life so that we could be BFFs, she would be one of the top contenders - she's smart, witty, quirky, sweet and loving (to a fault), forgiving, adorable and incredibly, endearingly weird.
Bun has been brought up in one of the absolute worst environments ever, and it shows in her behaviour. She was just 5 years old when her father left, ever since then it's just been her and her obese mother who likes loves lives to shop (see: obsessive hoarder). Living in a dirty, dusty and cluttered home, random knick-knacks and junk form piles alongside the walls. When her mum tells her to "Go on! Get out!", she steps outside and soon finds "Busker Boy" on the street, who takes her in and out of the cold. He brings her home, where she meets many interesting twenty-somethings, and so begins a heartwarming slice-of-life story about finding where you truly belong in the world.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
[Review] The Dream Walker by Victoria Carless
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Publisher: Hachette Australia
Pages: 265
Source: Library/Bought
Genre: YA {Contemporary}
Violence | Sexual Content | Profanity
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| 4/5 |
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The Dream Walker was dreamy, atmospheric and wholly engrossing. Carless' lilting prose wrapped me up and pulled me under; I became helplessly attached to the story and its characters, as if in a spell, or a dream. While the depiction of small-town Queensland life, writing style and all its quirks were pitch-perfect I felt emotionally disconnected from Lucy's struggles, disappointments and familial tragedies. Overall, The Dream Walker was a mesmerising and beautifully written story about the complicated nature of family, dreams and friendship.
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