A young hero, riding a dinosaur on an epic quest with three companions in a steampunk world? Yes, this story is as awesome as it sounds! Joss, a prentice at Round Shield Ranch, accidentally finds himself part of the Paladero Tournament. His confidence manages to land him a place on the… Read more »
Genre: Fantasy
Podcast Episode #44 – Two Little Birds #1: The Crown’s Game
Welcome to the forty-fourth episode of the Tea in the Treetops podcast hosted by Philippa and Angelya. Warning: Spoilers! In this very spoilery episode, we discuss our first book for the Two Little Birds book club: The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Skye. Please leave a comment letting us know what you thought! We… Read more »
Review: Ruined, Amy Tintera
Em is on a mission of revenge, to destroy the royal family responsible for the murder of her own. She has infiltrated the palace by impersonating the future bride of Prince Casimir, intending to kill him soon after the wedding. There’s just one problem – she’s falling for him instead…. Read more »
Review: The Lyre Thief, Jennifer Fallon
The Lyre Thief is the first in a new trilogy, set in Jennifer Fallon’s lands of Medalon, Hythria and Fardohnya. High-stakes political fantasy is woven together with family drama and a touch of romance, and even though I haven’t read any of Jennifer’s previous series, I really enjoyed this book…. Read more »
Review: A Court of Mist and Fury, Sarah J Maas
Finally, it’s here: one of the most highly anticipated YA sequels of this year. Sarah J Maas’ A Court of Mist and Fury takes us back to the world of the Faerie Courts and their enigmatic inhabitants. I wasn’t as big a fan of A Court of Thorns and Roses… Read more »
Review: Riders, Veronica Rossi
Gideon Blake wakes up from a parachuting accident at home and mostly healed, but with a strange red cuff on his wrist. He starts to realise something is seriously wrong when people around him start getting into fights, but when a strange girl called Daryn shows up, things really start going… Read more »
Review: Raelia, Lynette Noni
This is my review for the second book in the Medoran Chronicles. You may wish to read my review of book one, Akarnae, instead.
Series Spotlight: The Impossible Quest series, Kate Forsyth
The Impossible Quest is a five-part epic fantasy series for middle-grade readers from accomplished Aussie author, Kate Forsyth. Four children escape from Wolfhaven Castle when it is attacked by a neighbouring Lord. They must embark on a quest to wake the sleeping heroes and free the castle, rescuing their families… Read more »
Review: The Funnyman, Sophia Whittemore
The creatures of the Impetus inspire emotions in humans such as comedy, wisdom or fear, but are not able to experience emotions themselves. They bring humans to their realm as servants, sometimes willingly but other times, as slaves. When Diana, an ordinary human girl, finds a mysterious… Read more »
Review and Giveaway: A Tangle of Gold, Jaclyn Moriarty
You can also buy this book directly from Pan Macmillan Australia’s website. This is my review for the third book in The Colours of Madeleine series. I’ve tried very hard to be spoiler-free for the whole series in this review, so please, read on! Where to begin? The Colours of… Read more »