Tension, tragedy, and transformation: A review of The Brink by Holden Sheppard
*Mini spoilers ahead!* Running out of food (and alcohol), rarely sleeping in…
Uncorking tension: A review of The Three of Us
In Agbaje-Williams' astute and often humorous debut novel, The Three of Us, the complex relationship between a well-off British Nigerian couple and the wife's closest friend unravels over a single day. The story is told through three perspectives - first the wife, then the husband, and finally, the friend Temi.
The Next ‘Gone Girl’: A Review of ‘One of the Good Guys’
We’ve all heard it: “But I’m one of the good guys!” And you know who’s always saying it? More often than not, someone who is not a good guy.
A man vs Bear story? A Review of The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
By Ricky Jade Set in the 1600s, The Vaster Wilds opens with…
“I nearly threw it across the room”: A review of Lessons in Chemistry
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is an incredible, feminist novel set in the 1950s. It feels so authentic despite being set so long ago.
My Best Books of 2023
This year I read a total of 33 books. This included fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoirs, short stories, self-help books and plays. I have narrowed down my five favourites, and I hope I can persuade you to pick up at least one of these fantastic books. If you do, let me know what you think!
The Good Captain: Cli-Fi with murderous main characters
Review by Manu Patil A change-provoking novel, The Good Captain takes us on a…
The Last Woman in the World: An Australian dystopian thriller
Review by Phoebe Cuskelly Inga Simpson’s The Last Woman in the World…
An Aussie in the American School system – I’d read that
Review by Josephine Renee – Does Perfect on Paper handle important relationship…
Below Deck: a deep dive into hurt
Content Warning: This review discusses violence and trauma in literature A novel…
