Rogue, A.J. Betts

  Thank you Macmillan Publishing for this book in exchange for an honest review     Synopsis: There was no going back; there was no choice, anymore. I’d chosen out and this was it: hot-cold, dry-wet, bright-dark and lonely. Hayley has gone rogue. She’s left everything she’s ever known – her friends, her bees, her whole world – all because her curiosity was too big…

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Kindred: 12 Queer #loveozya Stories, Michael Earp and co

    Thank you Walker Books for this book in exchange for an honest review       Synopsis: What does it mean to be queer? What does it mean to be human? In this powerful #OwnVoices collection, twelve of Australia’s finest queer writers explore the stories of family, friends, lovers and strangers – the connections that form us.       Review: This was…

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I Am Change, Suzy Zail

  Thank you Walker Books for this book in exchange for an honest review       Synopsis: They told her that her body belonged to men and her mind didn’t matter. They were wrong. “What if I don’t want to marry?” Lillian held her breath. She had never said the words out loud. “Not want to marry?” Her aunt frowned. “What else would you…

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Onyx and Ivory, Mindee Arnett

Synopsis: They call her Traitor Kate. It’s a title Kate Brighton inherited from her father after he tried to assassinate the high king years ago. Now Kate lives as an outcast, clinging to the fringes of society as a member of the Relay, the imperial courier service. Only those most skilled in riding and bow hunting ride for the Relay; and only the fastest survive,…

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Dark Purpose, A.B Endacott

  Thank you to the fabulous author for this book in exchange for an honest review       Synopsis: “When the time comes, I know you’ll be able to do what’s necessary,” she said before walking away. “Maybe that’s what I’m afraid of,” Freya whispered. The Kade rule the Third Country through terror and unrelenting oppression. To the outside world, healer Freyanna Kuch is…

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