By Kiersten White Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN 978-1-4711-7899-3 “Slayer” is the first novel in a young adult spin-off series set in the Buffyverse. Although the novel relies a little too strongly on readers already being familiar with the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, it’s still a lively and engaging read which should appeal … Continue reading Slayer →

By Lara Morgan The Twins of Saranthium, book 2 Pan Macmillan Australia (2010) ISBN: 978-1-4050-3928-4 This review first appeared on https://aussiespecficinfocus.wordpress.com in 2012. Betrayal is a difficult book to review, because it’s so middle of the road; didn’t love it, didn’t hate it, didn’t find it very memorable. There’s not much wrong with it, but there’s … Continue reading Betrayal →

You've landed where I share my book reviews. I believe in being honest in a book review - although also, hopefully, tactful. I also believe that most books do have an audience somewhere. So if I dislike a book, I'll tell you so, but I'll also try to tell you why in such a way … Continue reading Where are you? →