Well, science-fiction centred on extraterrestrial might not be your typical genre, the experiment is a compelling narrative that demands attention. A standout within Rebecca ‘s collection, the novel is distinguished by its exceptional prose and unique perspective. The plot follows Nathan a 11-year-old alien navigating the mysteries of a spacecraft to uncover the truth behind …
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The Monsters Next Door by Kate Alice Marshall
What would you do if the people next door weren’t human? Monsters Next Door by Kate Alice Marshall is a peculiar and slightly chilling story about mysterious neighbours and the secrets they hide. The suspense builds quickly as strange events unfold, making it hard to put the book down. I enjoyed how the tension increased …
Oceanforged: The Silent Island by Amelia Mellor
This is the second book in the Oceanforged series, a fantasy and action must read. I would recommend reading the first book, ‘Oceanforged: The Wicked Ship’ otherwise the storyline will feel incomplete. With the help of her new companions Tarn and Jem, Cori goes in search of Mutemont to find the next piece of the …
Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
A peculiar story, to say the least. Six authors on a moving train- a luxurious, expensive and one of a kind gathering. So what could go wrong, you might ask? Even after a murder, five acting detectives and a murderer on the loose, could you say the same? The one thing that stood out to …
Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet
⊹₊˚‧︵‿₊୨ᰔ୧₊‿︵‧˚₊⊹ ⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆ Even though I have never read Little Women, I was instantly drawn to the March sisters in this modern retelling and, even more so, their sisterly dynamic. Beth Is Dead was an utterly enthralling murder mystery- one of my favourite genres- that had such a profound insight into sisterhood, grief and love. I …
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Cassie is trying to survive high school and waitressing. She is surprised to find an FBI business card in her pocket. Due to her uncanny ability to read humans, she is recruited to join a secret FBI team made up of other gifted teens. With a serial killer on the loose the job stops being …
Oceanforged: The Wicked Ship by Amelia Mellor
The Wicked ship is about an adventure almost all around Aquinta with Cori and her friends. Cori finds one of the Champions’ artifices and her captain Scrimshaw is not happy about it. Now Cori is on the run from her captain and crewmates. This book made me feel more than one feeling. I would recommend …
The making of Martha Mayfield by Jo Dabrowski
Martha Mayfield has always been the quiet kid. Everything was perfect, that is until Martha’s mum loses her job, her sister Iris is too busy for her, and her friends find their places at school. Putting yourself out there and speaking up is every quiet kid’s nightmare, but Martha is ready to make the most …
Keeper of the Lost Cities Graphic Novel by Shannon Messenger
This book is set in San Diego, where Sophie Foster lives. She is a telepath, and can hear the thoughts around her, whether she likes it or not. One day, on a field trip to a History Museum, a boy named Fitz goes up to her and asks her a couple of questions, before telling …
Sunny and Shadow by Helen Milroy
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars, as it is a tender, atmospheric tale exploring the deep bond between a girl and the wild world around her. Calla’s unique connection to the dingoes is both magical and meaningful, offering readers a quiet yet powerful message about care, responsibility, and belonging. The writing is …