Loose-leaf Links is a feature where I gather together the interesting bits and pieces on sci-fi, fantasy and romance I’ve come across and share them with you over tea. Today’s tea is Arctic Fire from Adore Tea. The mint in this black blend is counterbalanced by a fruity flavour, making it a great afternoon pick-me-up. […]
Archive | March, 2017
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Published: March 2017 by Hodder & Stoughton Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Series: Strange the Dreamer #1 Genres: Epic fantasy, YA romance Source: NetGalley Available: Publisher (print) ~ Abbey’s ~ Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~ Dymocks ~ Kobo Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in […]
GUFF Interview: Alexandra Pierce
The Get Up-and-over Fan Fund is designed to promote connections between fandoms in Australasia and Europe. This year GUFF will send one delegate from Australiasia to Worldcon in Helsinki in August. Voting is open to all interested fans, regardless of nationality. It closes 17 April. Deciding how to rank the candidates can be a pretty […]
Humanity for Beginners by Faith Mudge
Published: February 2017 by Less Than Three Press Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Genres: Contemporary fantasy, LGBTQIA Source: NetGalley Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017 Available: Publisher (electronic only) ~Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~Kobo ~ Smashwords Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Gloria […]
GUFF Interview: Sam Hawke
The Get Up-and-over Fan Fund is designed to promote connections between fandoms in Australasia and Europe. This year GUFF will send one delegate from Australiasia to Worldcon in Helsinki in August. Voting is open to all interested fans, regardless of nationality. It closes 17 April. Deciding how to rank the candidates can be a pretty […]
Penric and the Shaman by Lois McMaster Bujold
Published: February 2017 by Subterranean Press Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Series: Penric and Desdemona #2 Genres: Fantasy Source: NetGalley Available: Publisher (print only) ~ Abbey’s ~ Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Young Lord […]
Loose-leaf Links #35
Loose-leaf Links is a feature where I gather together the interesting bits and pieces on sci-fi and fantasy I’ve come across and share them with you over tea. Today’s tea is Neo Australia’s Ginger Tea, a tasty blend of ginger, cardamom pods, tulsi and apple. This is an old favourite of mine and especially welcome […]
The Impossible Story of Olive in Love by Tonya Alexandra
Published: March 2017 by Harlequin Teen Format reviewed: Paperback ARC, 284 pages Genres: Contemporary YA, speculative fiction Source: Publisher Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017 Available: Amazon ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~ Dymocks ~ Kobo Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Plagued […]
Guest Post: World Science Fiction Society Young Adult Award
Having recently been a judge for the YA categories of the Aurealis Awards, I’ve grown quite familiar with the genre. So I was delighted to hear the WSFS is exploring the possibility of establishing a YA award tied to the Hugos. Today I have Forestofglory here to tell us a bit about the award. […]
Frogkisser! by Garth Nix
Published: March 2017 by Allen & Unwin Format reviewed: Paperback, 336 pages Genres: Fantasy, middle grade Source: Publisher Available: Publisher (print and electronic) ~ Abbey’s ~ Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~ Dymocks ~ Kobo Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an […]
