Hive

[URL not allowed] I’ve read quite a few reviews and heard a lot about A.J. Betts novel Zack & Mia so I was delighted to have the opportunity to read and review Betts’ latest novel Hive. Hayley’s world consisted of 6 hexagonal houses each connected to a common room by corridors.......more

*[URL not allowed] 3.5 stars I will freely admit that my usual reading fodder rarely extends to young adult and dystopian style fiction. However, a new book by a successful Perth based writer, who I have not yet had the pleasure of reading encouraged me to try Hive, by A.J. Betts.......more

When Hive landed on my doorstep I have to admit that I didn't even read the blurb on the back. I was just completely smitten with the pretty, shiny cover. I always forget how much I love going into a book blind. For me there's that extra layer of excitement with not having any idea what will happen.......more

This was SO GOOD. How can I possibly wait until 2019 for the sequel??......more

Provided by the State Library Victoria as part of the Inky Awards. Hive. I never thought much about the title, but it makes absolute sense to the context of the book. It’s a short little novel that is under three hundred pages and it follows a girl, called Hayley whose world is restricted to nine dif......more