Young adult
Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld
Praise to Westerfeld for imagining a fresh approach to young adult fiction that doesn’t recreate the dystopian social drama which has so popularised this genre of late. With this novel, he cleverly juxtaposes the stories of Lizzie and Darcy who…
Skink: No Surrender by Carl Hiaasen
As a bestselling adult and children’s author, Carl Hiaasen has carved out the swampy, alligator-infested backwaters of Florida as his unique literary landscape. And Skink, a retired ex-governor of Florida turned one-eyed homeless vigilante for animals and the environment, is…
The Calling by James Frey & Nils Johnson-Shelton
In the tradition of The Hunger Games, The Calling is the first installment in what promises to be an explosive series that will draw readers into a game of apocalyptic proportions. Twelve highly trained and skilled Players – who…
Nona & Me by Clare Atkins
The ‘me’ of the title is Rosie, a Year 10 girl who lives in the Northern Territory and is going through some familiar trials: separated parents, a confusing friendship group, and a crush on her friend’s older brother. What lifts…
State of Grace by Hilary Badger
Wren lives in the perfect world. There are all the organic fruits and vegetables one can eat, perfect swimming lagoons and days spent having all the fun you want, surrounded by beautiful people. Created almost a year ago, Wren has…
Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer
Jam isn’t interested in life anymore after the death of her boyfriend, Reeve, and even though the pair only knew each other for 41 days, 26 of which they actually went out, Jam has not gotten over his death almost…
The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl by Melissa Keil
Eden Valley is a beautiful, small country town that has never seen much of anything. Alba – aspiring comic-book artist and creator of Cinnamon Girl – can’t figure out why, after graduating high school, she’s the only one of her…
Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan
It was Christmas Eve when Apple’s mum walked out, leaving her to be raised by her grandmother. Throughout the last 11 years, not a moment has passed that Apple hasn’t longed for her to return. Then one day she comes…
As Red As Blood by Salla Simukka
Lumikki Andersson is not your typical teenager. She lives on her own in a small town in Finland and likes it that way. She doesn’t trust people and doesn’t like to get involved in anyone else’s business. But when she…
Falling into Place by Amy Zhang
When a car accident puts the most popular girl in school, Liz Emerson, in hospital, it seems as if the whole school has turned up to find out if she lives or dies. But was it an accident or a…
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