Author: rlsharpe

An Aussie Christian who enjoys reading, getting out in nature and likes to write.

ARC Review: Anywhere by Kristina Welch

November 5, 2025

Publisher: Self-published (The Unbending books). Release Date: November 4th, 2025. Category: NA, Christian, Contemporary. Series: Mayberry University #2. Source: gifted from author. All opinions are my own, honest opinions. Synopsis from Goodreads: One frenetic runner.One compulsive helper.A collision they can’t seem to stop—And a God who won’t follow their lead. Always singing Sophie Appel has … More ARC Review: Anywhere by Kristina Welch

ARC Review: The Curious Case of the Midnight Specter by Moriah Chavis.

October 22, 2025

Publisher: Twenty Hills Publishing. Release Date: September 16th, 2025. Source: From publisher. All opinions are my own. Category: YA, historical, mystery, paranormal. Synopsis from Goodreads: She can see ghosts, but can she catch a killer? Stornshire, England – 1890 Leighanna Pauley barely escaped consumption. Now, she’s claimed by both Life and Death. Fascinated by justice … More ARC Review: The Curious Case of the Midnight Specter by Moriah Chavis.

Review: Riley + Sam by Ashley Schaller.

October 7, 2025

Publisher: Quill & Flame Publishing House. Release Date: 12th August, 2025. Category: Contemporary YA, Christian. Source: ARC gifted from the author. All opinions are my own, honest opinions. Synopsis from Goodreads: Riley Anderson swears she will never fall in love with Sammy Hong.After all, every girl on earth already has. But when Sam shows up … More Review: Riley + Sam by Ashley Schaller.

ARC Review: Flameheart by Dalton Bequette and Emily Bequette.

October 1, 2025

Publisher: Quill & Flame Publishing House. Release Date: July 29th, 2025. Source: From publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Category: YA Fantasy/Portal Fantasy. Series: The Flameheart Chronicles book one. Synopsis from Goodreads: Out of the pages, he comes. Into the pages, she must go. Seventeen-year-old Lia Corvine supports her … More ARC Review: Flameheart by Dalton Bequette and Emily Bequette.

Review: Last Chance Joey by Meredith Resce. #AussieYAChallenge2025.

September 22, 2025

Publisher: Rhiza Edge. Release Date: October 7th 2025. Category: YA, contemporary. Source: From author/publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Synopsis from Goodreads: No phone, no wi-fi, no friends and no options.Expelled from three schools, Joey is sent to the country to live with his aunt. She asks him to … More Review: Last Chance Joey by Meredith Resce. #AussieYAChallenge2025.

Review: Goodluck and Other Lies by Catriona McKeown. #AussieYAChallenge2025.

September 10, 2025

Publisher: Rhiza Edge. Release Date: July 15th, 2025. Source: Free copy from author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Category: Contemporary, YA. Synopsis: Six teens, fifty million dollars, two A.I programs, and a whole lot of lies to cover it up. Imagine being one of six high school students who … More Review: Goodluck and Other Lies by Catriona McKeown. #AussieYAChallenge2025.

Review: Darkfell by Amanda Wright.

July 17, 2025

Publisher: Quill and Flame. Release Date: January 28, 2025. Source: Purchased. Category: Fantasy, Christian fantasy. Synopsis from Goodreads: His is a life of books and peace…until a dying warrior’s touch ignites an ancient magic within his blood. For years, Thom Darkfell has used his cartography skills to advise Lomair’s king of the country’s shifting borders. … More Review: Darkfell by Amanda Wright.