[New] Rosetta’s Great Reads

The Passenger and Stella Maris

Reviewed by Steven Lang

Do you like Cormac McCarthy? Many say he’s an acquired taste, but those who like him can be quite passionate about it. I happen to be one of them. At 89 he’s published two new novels, The Passenger and Stella Maris (which should be read together, as the latter acts as a kind of key to understand the former). The books are something of a departure for McCarthy. There is no, or very little, blood, just a wonderful plethora of ideas, a great efflorescence of thought wound around a looping twisting story, all delivered in that inimitable take-no-prisoners style. Very highly recommended.

Crescent City fantasy series

Reviewed by Ava Paltridge

I’m a die-hard Sarah J Maas fan, and I fell in love with her characters all over again on rereading of the first book in the series, House of Earth and Blood (2020). Half-human, half-fae Bryce is such a strong female lead and fallen Angel Hunt is written to perfection. While the pacing starts out slow, once it all comes together this is an awesome story. The second book in the series, House of Sky and Breath (2022), was even more incredible as Bryce and Hunt fight to navigate their relationship and save their world. I highly recommend this series, and the upcoming third book in 2023! RRP $20/$30 30 Maple St, Maleny 5435 2134 OPEN 7 DAYS