Book 5 in the Expanse Series. Continues to develop complex world building with an exploration of guilt and loyalty.
Napoleonic wars with dragons
A re-read in preparation for teaching to Year 12 in 2026. A tense detective novel about child abductions, with challenges to reflect on prejudice around gang affiliation, as well as white saviourism in the NZ context.
A fascinating reflection on loyalty and revenge
It is a very odd book - beginning with some semi-philosophical reflection on community thinly disguised as a story about the closure of a community swimming pool, then moving on to the depiction of a mother-daughter relationship as the mother descends into dementia.
A fascinating exploration of how we respond to the unknown and the ways in which we unwillingly inflict pain on others, when our own distress is triggered.
Kim Stone never fails to deliver - tension, humour and unexpected tenderness from this most unlikely but lovable of protagonists