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Melina Marchetta’s Looking for Alibrandi has cemented itself as an iconic piece of Australian literature, resonating deeply with readers for decades. It’s a book that so many of us studied in high school, dissecting its themes of identity, family, and belonging. For me, it’s more than a classic – it’s a personal treasure that has
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Spoiler Warning: This review contains spoilers for The Crimson Crown and the River of Shadows series. I first read The Crimson Crown, the second book in Karina Halle’s River of Shadows series, while lounging on a yacht in the Whitsundays—a far cry from Hanna’s new home in the shadowy Finnish underworld. I know, it’s a
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After thoroughly enjoying Lyla Sage’s previous works, I eagerly picked up Lost and Lassoed, the third installment in the Rebel Blue Ranch series. While I didn’t love this one as much as Done and Dusted or Swift and Saddled, it still had plenty of cowboy charm and heartfelt moments to keep me turning the pages.
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Karina Halle’s River of Shadows swept me into a dark, atmospheric world steeped in Finnish mythology—a realm I barely knew existed before picking up this book. It’s the first in a four-book series (three of which are already out, with the finale expected this December), and it deftly blends adventure, romance, and mythology. I couldn’t
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Some books stick with you, and for me, Loving the Legend by Kit Grey is one of them. I’ve read it twice now, and I still can’t stop thinking about it. It’s the kind of story you come back to when you want a romance that feels genuine and heartfelt. At its core, this is
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After being swept off my feet by Done and Dusted, I eagerly saddled up for Lyla Sage’s next ride, Swift and Saddled. This installment in the Rebel Blue Ranch series is soft, flirty, and brimming with cowboy charm—perfect for fans of small-town romance. The story follows Ada Hart, a city-slicker interior designer with a guarded
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A few months ago, I couldn’t scroll through my Bookstagram without seeing Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage pop up everywhere. After a few days home from work sick (armed with tea and tissues), I thought, what the heck, and dove in. And let me tell you—I devoured it in a hot minute… or in
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I find myself strangely enamoured with historical fiction right now. I like to think if I ever managed to write a book it would be historical fiction (though to be fair I am not that talented). Code Name Hélène, is the fictionalised story of Nancy Wake, who was an Asutralian expat living in France as
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I have a love affair with Hilarie Burton Morgan. She just doesn’t know about it. I developed a total girl crush on Hilarie when I was a teenager watching One Tree Hill, where she played Peyton Sawyer. Aside from the nearly being kidnapped, in a school shooting and all sorts of dramatic things that happened
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I don’t thank my Ex for much, needless to say we didn’t end well. But there is always good in every situation and person and I did come away with a mighty fine pasta recipe. It’s messy, and gooey and I have changed a few things for my personal taste, but it’s a winner in
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