4.5/5 🌟
TJR really knows how to write memorable characters that seem to walk right out of the pages. Cheers to another great, light holiday read.

4.5/5 🌟
Great, easy holiday read. The audiobook really enhances the story. Don't think I would've enjoyed the book as much without the audiobook.

5/5 🌟

If you've been living under a rock (like me) and haven't read this book, you must! Even better, listen to the audiobook, the narration is brilliant.

3.5/5 🌟

Short, quirky & funny.

Happiness = reality - expectations

4.5/5🌟
This is a very well written book. I was hooked from the start. The only drawback for me was their mum's story - it felt a bit weak/flat. Overall, a great read. Loved Danny & Maeve's relationship.

👏👏Enjoying this book.

4/5 🌟
Short, easy memoir. I enjoyed the honesty and humour. She has received a lot of negative criticism regarding her parenting style but I read memoirs not to judge but to learn about others. I'm glad I read this.

4.5/5 🌟
This is a very addictive book. But I must say it's not on the same level as The Handmaid's Tale. It doesn't have the same power, mystique or gravitas. This felt very new age and it was too neatly packaged. Nevertheless, I still really enjoyed it. Now I must re-read The Handmaid's Tale to bask in its greatness.

4.5/5 🌟
Short, simple but powerful. 👍

4.5/5 🌟
Really, really enjoyed this book and learnt lots from it. I wanted to give it 5 stars but couldn't because the second half of the book (some parts) felt rushed and impersonal. Regardless, I know I will always think fondly of Sunja and her family.

"... a woman‘s life is endless work and suffering. There is suffering and then more suffering. It‘s better to expect it, you know. You‘re becoming a woman now, so you should be told this."

3 🌟
The main character really frustrated & annoyed me but the plot was interesting, so it kept me reading. The ending didn't surprise me.

A damn good start. I'm in!!

Hubby just finished this & is pushing me to read it. It better be good.

3.9/5 🌟
The first part of the book was so amazing, so gripping and so horrifying, I nearly peed my pants! So good!!! But then the pace slowed down & that disappointed me. I still enjoyed the book at the end but this is not as good as Pretty Girls.

Up next....hope it'll be as good as 'Pretty Girls'.

4.5/5🌟

So glad I finally read this. Such an enjoyable, funny and well-written book.

👏 👏👏

4.5/5 🌟
Liked this better than The Wife Between Us. It definitely keeps you guessing.

Slowly getting back to reading...thanks to my new favourite reading chair. So comfy!! 😍 P.S: Currently, enjoying this book, too.

My 7 & 8yr old love his Weir Do books & they love this memoir just as much. 👍 I'm in awe of his many, many talents.

4.5/5 ?

Very well written memoir about an extremely interesting, chaotic & dysfunctional family. Her parents did some pretty messed up, unforgivable things but I love hearing the author speak about her parents/life, "...I don't see myself as a victim, I see myself as somebody who got some incredible gifts...". Well, her parents have sure built a resilient, strong & intelligent woman!! What an incredible story.

4/5 🌟

My first book written in verse & it was a very successful & positive experience. I tried desperately to get the audiobook but unfortunately it wasn't available in Australia. If anyone knows how to get the audiobook online in Australia, please let me know. Highly recommended for poetry and non-poetry lovers.

3/5 🌟

Well written book but I don't understand why it took her so long to leave him - he was a selfish, arrogant cheat. The ending was not surprising nor satisfying.

Savouring this book!

3.2/5 🌟

An enjoyable and interesting read but the ending wasn't very satisfying - it lacked suspense & intensity.

4/5 🌟

Well-written & a very interesting memoir.

3.5/5 🌟

A very short, simple and relatable book. It was enjoyable but not all that profound.

3.8/5 🌟

Manipulation, jealousy, gossip, betrayal, obsession & 3 teenage girls with social/emotional issues, what could possible go wrong??

A thrilling & suspenseful page-turner that will keep you guessing. I really enjoyed it but the ending felt a bit rushed & bland.

4/5 🌟

A very addictive, easy & enjoyable read. I liked the ending but didn't like the resemblance to the Amanda Knox trial.

The movie was way, way better! This book bored me with it's overly long descriptions. 87 pages in and the book is describing trees & autumn leaves falling and how people in the neighbourhood are raking up the leaves - it goes on for TWO pages!!!! "Different families used different methods. The Buells employed a three-man formation, with two rakers raking lengthwise and another sweeping in at a right angle..." OMG!! Time to bail, I think!!

If you like short stories that mostly go nowhere and end abruptly & ambiguously then you might like this ... not for me!

4.9/5 🌟
Now I understand all the hype around this book. It's a fantastic, suspenseful, gruesome & terrifying book. I loved it & I can't wait to see the movie (hope it's as good as the book...but I have my doubts.)

So hard to rate this book.
The concept/idea is very interesting, the set up, story & mood is very intriguing. But the ending. What happened? Maybe I'm just overthinking it. Anyone else read this book? What are your thoughts?

Ready to delve into my next book. Wonder what I'll find....

3.8/5 🌟
A sad and heartwarming story of a 63 yo woman who re-discovers herself in a small desolate town/community called Borg. The locals take her in & show her the true meaning of love, laughter, loyalty & friendship.

4.5/5 🌟

Wow. I can't believe I only found this book now, where have I been?? It's over 500 pages & I finished it in 2 days. What a dark, gripping page-turner! I loved reading from the dad's perspective - so beautiful & heartbreaking!

3/5 🌟

I didn't enjoy this as much her other books but I still love the way she writes.

3.5 🌟
This is a decent book & I enjoyed it but it's not mind blowing. Unfortunately, I predicted the 2 plot twists very early on so it made it less exciting when the truth was finally revealed. Nevertheless, I liked it.

4/5 🌟
The kind worth reading!

Best way to kill time!!!

Nothing more awkward than being stuck at a kid's party full of strangers. Luckily, I have my trusted friend, Liane Moriarty, with me. 👍

3.5/5 🌟
Surprisingly, I stuck with it until the end. Even though his family life wasn't ideal, he at least had his sister & extended family who really loved him & supported him. Some people don't even have that. It was an interesting read.

I was totally awestruck as I listened to Irena Kobald talk about her book 'My Two Blankets'. It is such a beautiful story about the refugee/immigrant experience, friendship & learning a new language. 😍

Love the fact that this book takes place within a 24hr period - such a fast paced & addictive book. Paul is not the most likeable or reliable narrator/hubby but I couldn't stop reading. 👍

Found these in the bargain bin - had to buy!! 😮 🤗 #bargainTuesday

A great page turner. It's a YES from me! 👍

An excellent graphic novel about identity, stereotypes & self acceptance.

Sadly disappointed with this one especially since I loved her other books. The book went from 'good start' to 'meh' to 'cliche' to 'ooh, nice twist' to 'ooh, another twist' to 'sad' to 'what the??' at the end.