Book Review: Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapokai
This story is full of sweet and funny kids interpretations of te ao Maori and is a beautiful example of what childhood can look like.
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Book Review: Elder Race
Tchaikovsky’s ability to build the worlds of the far future and have them seem not only possible but plausible is a testament to his skill.
Book Review: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
Core themes of hunger, grief, and the cost of survival on the soul are handled with a haunting elegance. This is my favourite book this year!
Book Review: The Persians
Mahloudji brings something vivid and fresh to the contemporary novel form here. The more I read, the more I wanted to read.
Book Review: PS: I Hate You
Through reminiscing while grieving the loss of their loved one, Maddie and Dominic find comfort and peace in each other and rediscover a lost love.
Book Review: Careless People
This book reads like a dystopian novel, filled with out-of-control egos and a manipulative, self-serving leadership whose only goal is more.
Book Review: 38 Londres Street
Riveting from start to finish, this book was written with an unwavering commitment to truth-telling and a deeply human touch.
Book Review: Our Infinite Fates
The writing is lyrical and immersive, pulling readers into a world where love transcends time and identity, yet is constantly tested by fate.
Book Review: The Cost of Living
I love Levy’s impressionistic writing and her late, coming of age musings – a post-children, post-marriage, rediscovery of self.
Book Review: Ride North
The journey is packed with action, yet the real story is their enduring friendship. Perfect for kids aged 10+.
Book Review: Gideon The Ninth
This book is equal parts transcendent sci-fi odyssey and crass gutter humour and I love it. Read it, The Locked Tomb awaits you.
Book Review: We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord
With a perfect mix of mystery, magic, and retro charm, this book is a thrilling ride from start to finish.
Book Review: Code Name Kingfisher
It masterfully weaves present day with 1942 flashbacks, creating a gripping, emotional story of resistance, identity, and survival.
Book Review: Bigger Bolder Baking
The BEST RECIPES EVER. So easy to follow, everyday ingredients, and easy to make substitutions for different dietary requirements.
Book Review: Anahera: The Mighty Kiwi Mama
This is a warm, funny, and accessible introduction to the work and aroha that goes into protecting taonga species in Aotearoa
Book Review: The Book of Guilt
By dropping enough breadcrumbs to give the discerning reader the clues they need, The Book of Guilt reveals its secrets with perfect pacing.
Book Review: The House of Doors
Eng is a mesmerizing writer – his graceful, atmospheric prose weaving characters, storylines, times, and places with aching poignancy.
Book Review: The Pairing
These characters love with their entire souls, the kind of love that makes you question if it could ever exist outside of fictional pages.
Book Review: The Factory
The longer we spend in The Factory, the more strange and frightening the place becomes, seething with a sinister coercion.
Book Review: Faebound
The morally complex characters, intricate lore, and evocative prose make Faebound an absolutely unforgettable read.