Advance Readers Copy · Historical Fiction · Read-Reviewed-2023

The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes. (2023).

The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes. (2023). **3.5 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to HarperCollins Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 3 May 2023** Berlin, 1933. After her successful first novel, American writer Althea is invited to a cultural exchange program… Continue reading The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes. (2023).

Australian Author · Crime · Read-Reviewed-2023 · Thriller

White Noise by Mercedes Mercier. (2023).

White Noise by Mercedes Mercier. (2023). **4 out of 5 stars** When prison psychologist Laura is assigned to charismatic inmate Justin to assess for parole, alarm bells ring. She knows he is too dangerous to release but he's got everyone fooled... she just needs proof. Laura knows all about damage - her own painful mistakes… Continue reading White Noise by Mercedes Mercier. (2023).

Advance Readers Copy · Historical Fiction · Mystery · Read-Reviewed-2023

The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner. (2023).

The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner. (2023). **4.5 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 22 March 2023** 1873. Vaudeline D'Allaire is an acclaimed spiritualist known for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims… Continue reading The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner. (2023).

Australian Author · Contemporary/Literary · Read-Reviewed-2023

Elodie’s Library of Second Chances by Rebecca Raisin. (2022).

Elodie's Library of Second Chances by Rebecca Raisin. (2022). **3.5 out of 5 stars** When Elodie applies for the job of librarian in peaceful Willow Grove, she's looking forward to a new start after being the face of her family's publishing company. It's a chance to make a real difference too because she soon realises… Continue reading Elodie’s Library of Second Chances by Rebecca Raisin. (2022).

Advance Readers Copy · Australian Author · Historical Fiction · Read-Reviewed-2023

We’ll Meet Again by Cheryl Adnams. (2023).

We'll Meet Again by Cheryl Adnams. (2023). **4 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 8 March 2023** November 1941. Australian sisters Elizabeth and Maggie Cardwell are in Hawaii with their father on war business. War feels… Continue reading We’ll Meet Again by Cheryl Adnams. (2023).

Australian Author · Historical Fiction · Read-Reviewed-2023 · Romance

Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne. (2022).

Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne. (2022). **4 out of 5 stars** Clever, pretty and odd, Angelina Frankenstein has run out of suitors. When assisting her brother Victor to bring a reassembled man to life, she realises this might be her chance to make a man for herself. But when the handsome scientific… Continue reading Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne. (2022).

Australian Author · Crime · Read-Reviewed-2023 · Thriller

Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic. (2023).

Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic. (2023). **2.5 out of 5 stars** Naomi started grief counselling prepared to leave if her therapist Mia pulled out a crystal or tried to align her chakras. When Mia suggests she join a support group, Naomi is skeptical it can help her deal with her loss and rage over her… Continue reading Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic. (2023).

Advance Readers Copy · Australian Author · Contemporary/Literary · Read-Reviewed-2023 · Romance

Without Further Ado by Jessica Dettman. (2023).

Without Further Ado by Jessica Dettman. (2023). **3.5 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to HarperCollins Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 8 March 2023** Since she was 16, Willa's touchstone in life and work has been the 1993 film 'Much Ado About Nothing'.… Continue reading Without Further Ado by Jessica Dettman. (2023).

Advance Readers Copy · Australian Author · Historical Fiction · Read-Reviewed-2023

Becoming Mrs Mulberry by Jackie French. (2023).

Becoming Mrs Mulberry by Jackie French. (2023). **3.5 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 8 March 2023** The once impoverished medical student Agnes Glock is now the wealthy Mrs Mulberry. Her estate in the mountains is… Continue reading Becoming Mrs Mulberry by Jackie French. (2023).