Fictional telling of a a year in a youth's life in NZ's 1953, against the backdrop of a changing society and an impending visit from the new Queen. Love and family, war and peace and social upheaval, a coming of age story that reads easily and is informative and compelling all at the same time. Culminating in the Tangiwai disaster. Recommended reading
"An epic story of Love and revenge".......... indeed.
Jenny-May's autobiography is an easy and informative read, aimed at at encouraging the reader to be proud of your roots & roots and always find strength in whanau
A thrilling read that moves like a whodunnit movie. Twists & turns and a reveal that is saved until all other avenues are exhausted.
A good read while you're reading it and holds the tension and thrill until the end. Bit of a double whammy at the end and the sub-plots make for interesting diversions. A satisfying finale when justice finally gets their man.
A clever who-dunnit that cleverly does not reveal itself until the end. A good tale whilst being read but in the end somewhat forgettable.
A great novel for young adult readers who have an interest in mixed genre tales, in this case Dystopia in a Feudal, but modern day Japan-like, Fantasy land of characters with superpowers connected to nature's natural elements.