Lisa Doucet Reviews Worthy of Love
byAndre Fenton’s debut YA novel shows complexity of self-esteem and identity
Young Adult
Kerrin’s Icelandic Adventure
byThe Things Owen Wrote brings the country, its history, culture and people vividly to life
White’s Quirky, Delightful Adventurous Trio
byAnne has no desire to kill the dragon queen – the goal of her quest
Ryan’s Behind-the-Scenes Reality Television Game Show
byPop Quiz features a likeable protagonist who learns some valuable life lessons while also displaying tenacity and heart
Can’t Get Any Crazier?
bySkeet Love tells the story of Shane, a conspiracy theorist and aspiring rapper; Nina, his girlfriend; and Brit, the couple’s lover. Craig Francis Power’s third novel is a drug and sex-fuelled critique of the world we think we know. Warning: this excerpt contains its fair share of profanity.
Sonia Tilson’s Disappearing Boy
byA thoughtful, sensitive depiction of one boy’s struggle to come to terms with the truth about his family
Fiction Brings Halifax Explosion to Heart
byNew novels allow us to investigate the unknowable questions behind unacceptable realities of human stupidity and tragedies that befall innocents