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June Book of the Month
Psykhe
By Kate Forsyth
If you have never read the story of Eros and Psykhe, let Kate’s reimagining be an incredible introduction. Even if you have, this retelling is so engaging, immersive and above all gives deserved agency to Psykhe. Falling in love with a man the Gods forbid her to see, she must travel to the underworld to save him and try to return alive! This perilous tale is a ballad to the triumphant power of love, hope and a celebration of female power and determinism. Whilst staying true to the original myth you can feel Kate’s gentle and artistic influence throughout the novel that makes this so enjoyable to read. - Angus
When Finding Eliza was first released in 2016, it became an instant staff favourite and featured in our ‘Stella Sparks’ promotion for the Stella Prize. We wholeheartedly believe that it is the perfect addition to the First Nations Classics collection. In unpacking and deconstructing the damaging legend of Eliza Fraser, who was allegedly captured by the Butchulla people, Behrendt interrogates the ways that stories such as this have been used for colonialist propaganda and racist sensationalism. Of particular interest were sections on the role of women in Aboriginal and white societies, the discussion of Coonardoo and the chapter on cannibalism in colonial narratives. Both a very readable work of storytelling and a compelling exploration of the depiction of Indigenous people in colonial tales both here and abroad, I can’t wait for this gem and work of truth-telling to find a whole new audience in 2024. - Steph
$24.95
I’m a sucker for a YA dystopian fantasy with a strong heroine. With rich worldbuilding inspired by First Nations culture, Liar’s Test ticks all the boxes and then some. Bell Silverleaf – the heroine in question – has been held captive by the sun priests and moon sisters of the Risen since she was eleven. Survival hasn’t been easy for Bell or the other Treesingers after their home was invaded by the Risen and their gods over a century ago. Now, after years in captivity, Bell has been selected to compete in the deadly Queen’s Test to decide who rules for the next twenty-five years. With the crown comes the power to secure the freedom of the Treesingers, yet all is not as it seems. The ensuing narrative is epic, fast-paced, and laced with many twists and turns. Plus, it ticks the romance box which doesn’t hurt! - Carolina
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