Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre

15,846 pages read and 1,146 team points

Angela Pelham

4,791 pts
(2,831 pages read)
  • Good Material

    By Dolly Alderton
    3 stars

    A slice-of-life book following the aftermath of a break-up. I found the main character unrelatable and unlikable. The final chapter, from Jen's POV, was my favourite.

  • Weyward

    By Emilia Hart
    4 stars

    A multi-POV multi-timeline story following three strong, resilient women (Altha, 1619; Violet, 1942; and Kate, 2019). Finished in one day!

  • Birnam Wood

    By Eleanor Catton
    4 stars

    An NZ activist mystery eco-thriller set in the South Island. Slow to start, but gripping at the end.

  • The Rehearsal

    By Eleanor Catton
    4 stars

    A reread for me - just as jarring and interesting as the first read.

  • The Axeman's Carnival

    By Catherine Chidgey
    5 stars

    Set in rural NZ, told from the perspective of Tama, a magpie. A beautiful but sometimes challenging read - check the content note before jumping in!

  • The Mermaid Chronicles

    By Megan Dunn
    4 stars

    NZ non-fiction. The history of mermaids, mythology, and stories. Made me want to give my Mum a hug.

  • Things I Learned At Art School

    By Megan Dunn
    3 stars

    NZ non-fiction. Part essay, part memoir, part creative writing. Beautifully written and a reflection on life, art, relationships, coming-of-age, and memory.

  • when I open the shop

    By romesh dissanayake
    4 stars

    A beautiful book about love and grief. A great Pōneke story!

  • Carmilla

    By J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    4 stars

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