Australia's Best Speculative Fiction (67 books)

Australia's Best Speculative Fiction

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1	Critique by Daniel I. Russell (Goodreads Author) 4.34 of 5 stars 4.34 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 599, and 6 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Collector Book One: Mana Leak by Daniel I. Russell (Goodreads Author) 4.78 of 5 stars 4.78 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 498, and 5 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Night's Cold Kiss (Dark Brethren, #1) by Tracey O'Hara (Goodreads Author) 3.68 of 5 stars 3.68 avg rating — 1,011 ratings score: 488, and 5 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Slights by Kaaron Warren (Goodreads Author) 3.38 of 5 stars 3.38 avg rating — 229 ratings score: 298, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Obernewtyn (Obernewtyn Chronicles, #1) by Isobelle Carmody (Goodreads Author) 3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 4,545 ratings score: 296, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Ghosts Can Bleed by Tracie McBride (Goodreads Author) 4.5 of 5 stars 4.50 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 296, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Ashling (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #3) by Isobelle Carmody (Goodreads Author) 4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 2,818 ratings score: 294, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Keeping Place (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #4) by Isobelle Carmody (Goodreads Author) 4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 2,334 ratings score: 294, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	April Fool and other Antipodean horror stories by Tracie McBride (Goodreads Author) 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 293, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Stone Key (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #5) by Isobelle Carmody (Goodreads Author) 4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 1,770 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Magician's Apprentice (The Black Magician Trilogy, #0.5) by Trudi Canavan 3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 9,239 ratings score: 285, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Farseekers (The Obernewtyn Chronicles, #2) by Isobelle Carmody (Goodreads Author) 4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 avg rating — 3,181 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Grand Conjunction (Astropolis, #3) by Sean Williams (Goodreads Author) 3.62 of 5 stars 3.62 avg rating — 48 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Dark Griffin (The Fallen Moon, #1) by K.J. Taylor 3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 381 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Puzzle Ring by Kate Forsyth (Goodreads Author) 4.24 of 5 stars 4.24 avg rating — 206 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 avg rating — 40,822 ratings score: 186, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Opal Cowan Trilogy 3 Books Collection Set (Glass, #1-3) by Maria V. Snyder (Goodreads Author) 4.38 of 5 stars 4.38 avg rating — 146 ratings score: 184, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Last Stormlord (Watergivers, #1) by Glenda Larke 3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 avg rating — 2,333 ratings score: 183, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Red Queen by Honey Brown 3.47 of 5 stars 3.47 avg rating — 99 ratings score: 183, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Wonders of a Godless World by Andrew McGahan 3.43 of 5 stars 3.43 avg rating — 196 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Secrets Of Deltora by Emily Rodda (Goodreads Author) 4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 92 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Voyage of the Shadowmoon by Sean McMullen 3.84 of 5 stars 3.84 avg rating — 137 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Kelly Country by A. Bertram Chandler 3.47 of 5 stars 3.47 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Ocean's Infiltrator (Ocean's Gift, #2) by Demelza Carlton (Goodreads Author) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children by Jen Storer 3.54 of 5 stars 3.54 avg rating — 84 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Souls in the Great Machine (Greatwinter Trilogy, #1) by Sean McMullen 3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 334 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Wildwood Dancing (Wildwood, #1) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 12,239 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Ocean's Gift (Ocean's Gift, #1) by Demelza Carlton (Goodreads Author) 4.75 of 5 stars 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Storm Weaver and the Sand (The Change, #3) by Sean Williams (Goodreads Author) 3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 81 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	The Immortal Prince (Tide Lords, #1) by Jennifer Fallon 3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 1,683 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Horn by Peter M. Ball (Goodreads Author) 3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Museum of Mary Child by Cassandra Golds (Goodreads Author) 3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 164 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters, #1) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 avg rating — 20,468 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Lenobia's Vow (House of Night Novellas, #2) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 4.16 of 5 stars 4.16 avg rating — 5,863 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Madigan Mine by Kirstyn McDermott (Goodreads Author) 4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 56 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Enigma: A Magical Mystery by Graeme Base 3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 210 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Son of the Shadows (Sevenwaters, #2) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 avg rating — 12,315 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Killer Spirit (The Squad, #2) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 1,418 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Dead Red Heart by Russell B. Farr 4.48 of 5 stars 4.48 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Cicada Summer by Kate Constable 4.1 of 5 stars 4.10 avg rating — 79 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Heart's Blood (Whistling Tor, #1) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 avg rating — 4,882 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Hearts At Stake by Alyxandra Harvey (Goodreads Author) 4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 8,751 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Skeleton Crew (Underworld Cycle, #2) by Cameron Haley (Goodreads Author) 3.89 of 5 stars 3.89 avg rating — 123 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Victor's Quest by Pamela Freeman 3.73 of 5 stars 3.73 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Tashi and the Golem (Tashi, #16) by Anna Fienberg 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The Study Series Bundle (Study, #1-3) by Maria V. Snyder (Goodreads Author) 4.49 of 5 stars 4.49 avg rating — 1,066 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys by Kate Brian 3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 16,434 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Kiss of Frost (Mythos Academy, #2) by Jennifer Estep (Goodreads Author) 4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 6,777 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	The Dead Path by Stephen M. Irwin (Goodreads Author) 3.72 of 5 stars 3.72 avg rating — 806 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Gallagher Girls Boxed Set (Gallagher Girls, #1-3) by Ally Carter 4.61 of 5 stars 4.61 avg rating — 1,259 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Secret Vampire & Daughters of Darkness (Night World, #1-2) by L.J. Smith 4.48 of 5 stars 4.48 avg rating — 308 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	the remarkable secret of aurelie bonhoffen by Deborah Abela (Goodreads Author) 4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.37 of 5 stars 4.37 avg rating — 109,858 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 avg rating — 157,402 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Witches Incorporated (Rogue Agent, #2) by K.E. Mills 3.66 of 5 stars 3.66 avg rating — 868 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Only the Good Spy Young (Gallagher Girls, #4) by Ally Carter 4.35 of 5 stars 4.35 avg rating — 22,367 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Hollow Fields Omnibus by Madeleine Rosca 4.14 of 5 stars 4.14 avg rating — 103 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.5 of 5 stars 4.50 avg rating — 84,804 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	A Small Free Kiss in the Dark by Glenda Millard 3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 avg rating — 254 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	The Iron Knight (Iron Fey, #4) by Julie Kagawa (Goodreads Author) 4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 avg rating — 23,816 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	The Hero of Little Street by Gregory Rogers 3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 102 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, #3) by Julie Kagawa (Goodreads Author) 4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 avg rating — 35,627 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey, #2) by Julie Kagawa (Goodreads Author) 4.2 of 5 stars 4.20 avg rating — 39,728 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	The Drake Chronicles Collection Set: Blood Feud, Out for Blood, My Love Lies Bleeding, Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey (Goodreads Author) 4.57 of 5 stars 4.57 avg rating — 116 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Ruling Passion (Drake Chronicles, #1-3) by Alyxandra Harvey (Goodreads Author) 4.37 of 5 stars 4.37 avg rating — 428 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Bleeding Hearts (Drake Chronicles, #4) by Alyxandra Harvey (Goodreads Author) 4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 avg rating — 2,904 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Out for Blood (Drake Chronicles, #3) by Alyxandra Harvey (Goodreads Author) 4.3 of 5 stars 4.30 avg rating — 5,328 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars