Very ‘The Housemaid’ in style, yet thrilling page turning. The tri-narration and structure make for a riveting, fast paced read that is quick to devour.
The second release in a four part saga, ‘Glass Sword’ follows the heroine - Mare Barrow - as she grapples with unwanted leadership in a dystopic rebellion. Initially, quite a slow burn to get into — slow plot and too much internal narration; however, final chapters captured the spark! Ready for the next one.
A brilliant curation of a range of NZ play excerpts. With changes to curriculum, and suggested text lists emerging, this is a highly recommended read for refreshing an engaging, diverse and meaningful English programme in your school.
‘Sedition’ is a raw and provocative anthology of political pieces, weaving beauty through the stark colonisation and history of Aotearoa.