The Ferryman by Justin Cronin. (2023). **2.5 out of 5 stars** The islands of Prospera lie in a vast ocean, isolated from the rest of humanity, or whatever remains of it. Citizens of the main island enjoy privileged lives, attended to by the support staff who lived on a cramped neighbouring island, where whispers grow… Continue reading The Ferryman by Justin Cronin. (2023).
Category: Science Fiction
The Marriage Act by John Marrs. (2023).
The Marriage Act by John Marrs. (2023). **3.5 out of 5 stars** Britain, the near future. A right-wing government believes that their Sanctity of Marriage Act will solve society's problem. It encourages marriage as the norm, punishing singles. But four couples are about to discover just how impossible relationships can be when the government is… Continue reading The Marriage Act by John Marrs. (2023).
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. (2022).
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. (2022). **4 out of 5 stars** Late October, after midnight, you're waiting up for your son. He's late. As you watch from the window, he appears and is walking towards a man. You can't believe it when you see him do it: your funny, happy teenage son, he… Continue reading Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. (2022).
The Measure by Nikki Erlick. (2022).
The Measure by Nikki Erlick. (2022). **4 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 20 July 2022** It seems like any other morning but all around the world, people wake up and find boxes on their doorsteps.… Continue reading The Measure by Nikki Erlick. (2022).
Aurora by David Koepp. (2022).
Aurora by David Koepp. (2022). **4 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 6 July 2022** When a solar storm hits the earth, the lights go out across the planet. The blackout could last for years. Aubrey… Continue reading Aurora by David Koepp. (2022).
Impossible by Sarah Lotz. (2022).
Impossible by Sarah Lotz. (2022). **4 out of 5 stars** Nick is a failed writer, failed husband and a dog owner. Bee is a serial dater, dress maker and a Pringles enthusiast. One day their paths cross over a misdirected email. Their connection is instant, electric. They feel like they've known each other all their… Continue reading Impossible by Sarah Lotz. (2022).
The Hush by Sara Foster. (2021).
The Hush by Sara Foster. (2021). **4.5 out of 5 stars** In the 6 months since the first case of a terrifying new epidemic - when a healthy baby won't breathe at birth - the country has been thrown into turmoil. There are new laws to monitor everyone, and several pregnant teenagers have vanished. Emma,… Continue reading The Hush by Sara Foster. (2021).
Girl One by Sara Flannery Murphy. (2021).
Girl One by Sara Flannery Murphy. (2021). **4 out of 5 stars** Josie is Girl One; the first of nine 'Miracle Babies' conceived without male aid or intervention, and raised on an experimental commune called the Homestead. But the mothers and children are now scattered across the country after a suspicious fire killed both the… Continue reading Girl One by Sara Flannery Murphy. (2021).
Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline. (2020).
Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline. (2020). **3.5 out of 5 stars** Days after winning OASIS founder James Halliday's contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything. Hidden within Halliday's vaults lies a technological advancement that will change the world and make the OASIS a thousand times more wondrous and addictive. With it comes… Continue reading Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline. (2020).
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. (2020).
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. (2020). (A Hunger Games novel) *Young Adult* **3.5 out of 5 stars** It's the morning of the reaping before the 10th annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, 18 year old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor. The house of… Continue reading The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. (2020).
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