In 2014, I returned to complete my masters, my second son finished yr 12 at the same school as me, and both made the time difficult. I only read about 24 #loveozya novels and The Protected was my highlight. A story of grief and overcoming guilt, and the blue mountains of NSW setting was vivid and memorable. Hannah is an astonishing depiction of vulnerability. Another fav is Intruder by Chris Bongers. #tenbooksonedecade #2014