Tag: contemporary

Short Story Review: The Edge of Sea Glass by Kayla E. Green

November 20, 2025

Publisher: Twenty Hills Publishing Release Date: November 21st, 2025 Source: I was gifted an ARC from the author. All opinions are my own, honest opinions. Category: Contemporary with fantasy elements. Short story. Synopsis from Goodreads: The storm brewing on the beach is no match for the turmoil inside Jenna’s breaking heart. The last time she … More Short Story Review: The Edge of Sea Glass by Kayla E. Green

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.

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.

#AussieYAChallenge 5: Remind Me Why I’m Here by Kat Colmer.

December 31, 2024

Publisher: Rhiza Edge. Release Date: August 15th, 2020. Source: Purchased. Category: YA, contemporary, rom-com. Synopsis from Goodreads: An Australian to-do list. A broody host brother. A disaster in the making. When Maya leaves Chicago armed with an important Aussie must-do list, she assumes she’s heading to Barangaroo with its beautiful Sydney Harbour views—NOT Barangaroo Creek, … More #AussieYAChallenge 5: Remind Me Why I’m Here by Kat Colmer.

#AussieYAChallenge 3: Heart of a Royal by Hannah Currie.

December 28, 2024

Publisher: WhiteSpark Publishing. Release Date: October 1st, 2019. Source: Purchased. Category: Contemporary, ya, romance, Christian. Series: Daughters of Peverell #1. Synopsis from Goodreads: Brought to the palace as a newborn, the royal life bestowed upon Mackenna Sparrow was never meant to last forever. With Princess Alina engaged to be married, Mackenna’s presence as companion is … More #AussieYAChallenge 3: Heart of a Royal by Hannah Currie.

Review: I knew You Were Trouble By Paige Toon.

April 6, 2016

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia. Source: From publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Life as the undercover daughter of a rock god isn’t going to be easy. How will Jessie adjust to her old boring life again after spending her summer living it up with her dad in LA? With tough decisions ahead (and not … More Review: I knew You Were Trouble By Paige Toon.

Review: Emmy & Oliver By Robin Benway.

December 19, 2015

Release Date: July 2015. Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia Source: From publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis from Goodreads: Oliver’s absence split us wide open, dividing our neighborhood along a fault line strong enough to cause an earthquake. An earthquake would have been better. At least during an earthquake, you understand why you’re … More Review: Emmy & Oliver By Robin Benway.