THE BOOK THIEF
Markus Zusak
This beautiful, haunting, unique book, narrated by Death, tells the story of a girl living in Germany during WW2. It shows the power of love and stories even in desperate times.
ONLY EVER YOURS
Louise O’Neill
If this stunning book doesn’t bring out your inner feminist, I don’t know what will. It’s dark, gripping and clever. But not for the faint hearted.
I cried a lot.
THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
This tells the tale of a cartographer’s daughter as she tries to rescue her best friend. The story is so unusual and Kiran’s style reads like poetry. The female protagonist is so strong – the perfect antidote to the fairytale princess.
