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My review of the The Viscount Who Loved Me: Bridgerton by Julia Quinnhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Daughters of Eve by Aussie author, Nina D. Campbell: topical, relevant and thought-provoking, this fast-paced thriller is a powerful debut.5★s
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Completed 3 very different kinds of ARCs. Each was good in its own way. 1. "Voting Day" by Clare O'Dea
A literary fiction novella showing a glimpse of the day Swiss men went to vote on whether women should get the right of suffrage. A thought-provoking indie work. 4.25 stars.
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2. "Across the Desert" by Dusti Bowling
A middle-grade adventure with a 12 year old girl fighting personal and natural issues to save an online friend. Kids will love it; parents might be worried of its approach. 3.75 stars.
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3. "Manga Classics: The Count of Monte Cristo"
A manga version of the Alexandre Dumas classic. It does complete justice to the original. 4.25 stars.
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Just finished the excellent The Stranger in the Mirror by Liv Constantine
A five-star read for me - my review is here:-
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Love this series, and Vega
by Louisa LunaMy review, five stars:
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The Other Half of Augusta Hope gets 4 big Spanish stars from me.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of
The Guardian Angel by Elizabeth Gill3 and a half stars
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'Daughters of Eve' is a taut thriller, with a topical domestic violence theme, but with touches of levity and a dash of romance. Highly recommended,#https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4 stars for this young adult fantasy novel, second of a trilogy. 
The Wicked King by Holly BlackMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My Review of
Empty Heart by Elisabeth Rose -- 5★ -- 16 / 03/ 2022
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Here's my review of Voting Day by Clare O'Dea, a new offering in the stunning Fairlight Moderns collection. An appropriate read in the context of the upcoming Australian federal election.
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If you remember Aussie suburbia in the sixties, and you want a book that will make you laugh and cry, grab hold of The Secret Wife. This is Mark Lamprell's best yet.5★s
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Here's my review of The Girl Before You, a psychological mystery-thriller in an academic setting by Nicola Rayner. This was one of my most longstanding NetGalley titles, so a great relief to be able to sign it off!
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Jessica Douglas-Henry does an excellent job of narrating the audio version of Jane Caro's topical and powerful novel, The Mother.5★s
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The Bone Ranger by Louisa Bennethttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And my review for
In Plain Sight by Linda Castillohttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Elizabeth Macarthur’s Letters edited by Kate Grenville provides an interesting background to her novel, A Room Made of Leaves, and may appeal to those who enjoy reading about NSW history. 3.5★s
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My review for
Murder at the Playhouse by Helena Dixon, #3 in this historical mystery series.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Resistance Girl by Mandy Robotham. Loved the historical details. The writing style, not so much.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
For those who like their thrillers very dark indeed
The Echo Man by Sam Hollandreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here's my superlative-laden review of Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka. It wasn't an easy read at times, but extraordinarily evocative. 
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My review for: The Last Station by Nicole Alexander
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5⭐️s
Here's my review of Chandler Baker's Christmas novella Oh. What. Fun. (available as an e-book via Amazon). Domestic satire with a serious core message.
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