NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED.

If you read this book in public be prepared to experience lustful thoughts about every person you sit 
next to on public transport. I am relieved I completed this fine, highly erotically charged, three interlinked stories without making an embarrassing pass at a handsome young man in a school uniform. Be prepared to be educated, repulsed or maybe even aroused about the world of internet sex, a young woman's love for her dog (yes, really) and incest. 
Krissy is a fearless writer. I also highly recommend her memoir 'Affection'. 
Follow her on Twitter @krissykneen

The Western isn't a genre of writing that I'm usually drawn to. In fact, The Sisters Brothers is the first Western I've ever read. And I LOVED it. Charles and Eli Sisters are two notorious, gun-totin', horseback ridin', brandy-swillin' assassins. Their employer, a powerful man known as The Commodore, hires them to seek out and murder a man who has slighted him. We follow the brothers on the dangerous and hilarious journey from their hometown of Oregon City, to the gleaming lights of San Francisco, where gold abounds and whores ain't cheap. DeWitt's writing is unique and wonderful, simple yet vividly descriptive. It's funny, violent, creepy, and sad, with pitch-perfect dialogue and one-liners that you'll be quoting for days to come. With hints of True Grit, O Brother Where Art Thou, and Deadwood, and with a cast of players that would put John Irving to shame, The Sisters Brothers is the Western re-imagined for the 21st century.

- Bianca

Baltimore's quirkiest son dishes the dirt on his depraved and delightful idols including lesbian stripper Lady Zorro, outsider-porn chronicler Bobby Garcia and Manson-murderer Leslie Van Houten. His chapter on books and reading will kindle the heart of every bibliophile ("Being rich is the freedom to buy any book you want without looking at the price") while his essay on Cy Twombly is both gracious and wacky. 'Role Models' is like diving into a cesspool then emerging from a car wash: a disorienting but sparkling experience.
 
Tim

Ruby Redfort is an exciting book about an intelligent, young secret agent.
This suspenseful book will bring joy to any young mystery reader between the ages of 10-12.
This book is a true page turner that will keep you awake for hours!


Flora (age 11)

The TAVS is an engaging novel set in the late 1890's. Verity Sparks, a young
hat makers apprentice, finds herself cast out onto the streets. verity is a special girl
and her psychic abilities attract many curious people, ending herself in a web of mysteries.
This is a thrilling book for ages 10+


Flora (age 11)

The Apothecary is an interesting book with mystery lurking around every corner.
Who is the mysterious apothecary? What secrets does this book hold? Find
out by reading this vivid, new story.

 Flora (age 11)

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Overall this book is a great read. It has an original and addictive premise that continues to be engrossing the whole way through. Descendants of Greek gods, divided into groups known as Houses, are pitted against each other by the Furies in a bid for retribution for the blood bath of the Trojan War. The two main characters are from opposing houses and fall in love despite this. The use of the Greek gods and the Trojan War as an anchor point for the story line is interesting and creates a wonderful sense of taboo, as well as a struggle between duty and passion. I liked the main character, Helen, in particular because although she had wonderful qualities like physical and mental strength, she took no pleasure in killing or using her ability unfairly. This made her very refreshing. The secondary characters were also good, all of them well developed and attention grabbing. Mystery and suspense were maintained right up until the final chapter and the book finishes with a thrilling conclusion that leaves you excited for the sequel. 
The book is suitable for anyone in the young adult age group anything from 13-17.
Rating: 8/10

-Ruby

Flip This book is marvellous and suspenseful, stepping into a whole new branch of paranormal. The novel portrays a story about a boy who wakes up one morning in someone else’s body, forced to live someone else’s life. It uses fantasy elements to show just how distressing it is to be separated from the ones you love as well as depicting all the things we would do or are willing to sacrifice to get back. Alex is a realistic character whose personal growth is observed throughout the book. Written in the third person you are just as much living the book as the character. There is a saying, “You never judge a book by its cover”. Well this one you can, because the cover is very inventive and an accurate reflection of the book. 
Recommended for both girls and boys in the 13-16 age group. 
Rating: 8.2/10

This book was an enjoyable easy read. Slow at the beginning, the book built up during the first half to deliver a more exciting second. The last quarter was quite riveting and drew you into the story line. The story is based around the main character, Lila, and her unusual ability to move objects with her mind. After a traumatic event forces her to run away to her brother and his best friend she then has to try and keep her secret hidden and stay alive against an unknown enemy. Lila as narrator could be a bit annoying at times. Throughout the book she switched between daydreaming about Alex, her love interest, running away and hiding her secret. Nevertheless, she was a good carrier of the story and re-gained my respect towards the end. The romance between the two main characters involved a lot of hidden feelings and will satisfy people who like plenty of tension and angst.

This book is recommended for girls aged 13-17.

Overall I would rate this book 7.5/10

Ruby

This is absolutely awesome!  Connor, also known as Con-Nerd, wants to become an artist but his mum will do anything for him to be a doctor.  But when Connor goes to the art competition his mum starts to understand him.  This book shows that if you want something, you should never give up. I would recommend this book to kids of 8-12.  It was one of my favourites.