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Review: ‘A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares’ – Krystal Sutherland 2017

July 8, 2017

My rating: 4 of 5 stars A touching, hilarious and relatable book for older teens, about depression, anxiety, facing your fears, and learning to accept help when...

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Review: ‘The Build-Up Season’ – Megan Jacobson 2017

July 2, 2017

My rating: 4 of 5 stars A confronting but compelling exploration of domestic violence and the legacies of abuse set against the gathering storm clouds of Darwin...

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Review: ‘Nimona’ – Noelle Stevenson 2015

June 13, 2017

Is it possible to love a book too much? No? Well, I adored Nimona from the first page to the last, and it was an instant addition to my ‘favourites’...

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Review: ‘Woman of Substances’ – Jenny Valentish 2017

June 11, 2017

My rating: 5 of 5 stars Woman of Substances is a terrific, engaging, and informative read. Well researched, it links together topics as varied as eating disorde...

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Review: ‘Dragon Teeth’ – Michael Crichton 2017

June 6, 2017

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars. Alright, I loved this book. It took me a while to realise this, but I did. At it’s very core, Dragon’s Teeth is about getting there a...

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Review: ‘Armada’ – Ernest Cline 2015

June 4, 2017

My rating: 1 of 5 stars After reading Ready Player One, I was ready to once again immerse myself in a pop-culture vintage gaming world that only the geek-addled...

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Review: ‘Queens of Geek’ – Jen Wilde 2017

May 15, 2017

My rating: 4 of 5 stars Queens of Geek is filled with supportive advice for teens struggling with identity, mental health, relationships, sexuality, and body im...

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Review: ‘Muslim Girl’ – Amani Al-Khatahtbeh 2016

May 1, 2017

My rating: 4 of 5 stars A timely memoir, reflecting on growing up post-9/11 in the intersection of gender and religion in the US. Amani reflects on her childhoo...

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Review: ‘The Good Immigrant’ – Nikesh Shukla 2016

April 19, 2017

My rating: 5 of 5 stars “The shade of your skin is not the whole content of you and your work. The shade of your skin should not be the measure of your worth.”-...

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Review: ‘Iron Cast’ – Destiny Soria 2016

April 2, 2017

My rating: 4 of 5 stars A tale of friendship, family and magic in interwar New York. Ada and Corinne are best friends, keeping secrets from the world together a...

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