Compassion
Reviewed on“I was alive in the face of my anger at the dozens of tribes lost forever, our language and song,” declares Duringah, the protagonist of Julie Janson’s latest novel, Compassion. …
Read moreLast Best Chance
Reviewed onLast Best Chance is Brooke Dunnell’s second novel after her 2021 Fogarty Award-winning debut novel, The Glass House. The former was a whip-smart study of female friendship and suburban ennui. …
Read moreThe Rip
Reviewed onThe Rip by Holly Craig delves into the intricate dynamics of female relationships, envy, and the haunting allure of other people’s lives. Set against the remote backdrop of Rottnest Island, …
Read moreThe Other Bridget
Reviewed onThe Other Bridget by Rachael Johns offers a charming and refreshing take on the romantic comedy genre. Set against the backdrop of Fremantle in Western Australia, the story introduces us …
Read moreI Am Already Dead
Reviewed onLuckily, PI-in-training and nightclub bouncer Lee Southern is a fast learner. Otherwise he’d be dead. Having barely survived the carnage in True West, WA crime writer David Whish-Wilson’s first Southern …
Read moreThe Work Wives
Reviewed onMy paperback copy of The Work Wives is a treasure, as it was gifted to me and personally inscribed by my truly marvellous Writing WA work wife. As someone who …
Read moreThe Disorganisation of Celia Stone
Reviewed onThe Disorganisation of Celia Stone is a wonderfully easy read, written in a diarist form. However, it tackles huge issues that women face and addresses some of life’s greatest complexities …
Read moreEta Draconis
Reviewed onBrendan Ritchie’s latest novel, Eta Draconis introduces readers to school leaver Elora and her older sister Vivienne, who are driving from their home on WA’s south coast to university in …
Read moreThe Shallows
Reviewed onThe Shallows is a compelling and unsettling read that allows Holly Craig’s storytelling prowess to shine through. The narrative revolves around the seemingly perfect marriages of Emma and Charles and …
Read moreSnapshots From Home
Reviewed onSasha Wasley has already established herself as an author of contemporary fiction as well as books for children and young adults. She has now expanded that to include historical fiction. …
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