Book Review: Cast Away
May 6, 2026
This is a mewling and meandering story of self-actualisation from the perspective of someone desperate to avoid reckoning with themself.
Kazia can most often be found buried amongst the history shelves meticulously organising the military books into their appropriate sections. In addition to historical and other non-fiction, Kazia’s preferred escapism ranges from fantasy, young adult, and romance titles to children’s fiction and graphic novels.
(Kazia has left Scorpio for other adventures but we still love her reviews.)
This is a mewling and meandering story of self-actualisation from the perspective of someone desperate to avoid reckoning with themself.
Gorgeously illustrated, this whimsical tale has a good amount of absurdity and silliness (with just a liiiiiittle bit of deep pondering).
This murder mystery-meets-high-stakes-fantasy had me so thoroughly invested that I will be gnashing my teeth in anticipation of the sequel.
Winchester’s writing style is easy and personable, with many an interesting (though not always directly related to the topic) footnote.
Fraser points an accusing finger at corporate elites and does so without excusing violent individuals of their own blame.
I’m not normally one for workplace romances but I had such a great time with these characters and I couldn’t help but to root for them.
This murder-mystery-meets-high-stakes-fantasy has me so thoroughly invested that I will be gnashing my teeth in anticipation of the sequel.
Hilarious, chaotic, sexy fun. Fast-paced and more than a little bizarre (in the best way!), this book is an absolute romp of a read.
This book should be required reading for anyone wanting to understand the state of the world and how we got here.
The uncomplicated writing and interesting subject matter had me wishing that the book was longer just so I could keep reading!
Am I profoundly jealous of the FMC for having a raven companion and a woodchipper to feed deserving tourists into? Yes, yes, I am.
This was the perfect cosy read while also serving as a wonderful illustration that life is not set in stone.
Riveting from start to finish, this book was written with an unwavering commitment to truth-telling and a deeply human touch.
I frequently found myself pausing to re-read certain passages, wanting to soak it in deeply, giving it the sensitive reflection it deserves.
This book contains joy and sadness and complex, indecipherable feelings. Reading it felt a lot like being seen.
Matthews perfectly encapsulates the struggle of establishing boundaries with family members– and does so with heart-warming hilarity.
I want to magically put this book in the hands of anyone on the pill, considering the pill, or even those who have loved ones on the pill.
The tender moments almost had me wishing someone would break into my house just to take care of me (just kidding, mostly).
Kamali’s beautiful prose was the perfect conduit for this tale of friendship & resistance amidst a dangerously shifting political landscape.
Excellently written, details are simplified enough for the not-so-scientifically-minded like me to understand while still leaving me in awe.