Hooked on NZ Books

Hooked on NZ Books is a website for young adult (YA) readers all about reviewing and finding Aotearoa New Zealand books. It allows young readers to become part of a critical conversation, to review Aotearoa New Zealand books and use their voice to influence what gets published. It's the kind of resource for, and development of, younger readers and writers in Aotearoa New Zealand that we love!

OneTree House supports Hooked on NZ Books by making sure copies of our books are available for their reviewers. Below is a list of OneTree House books reviewed by Hooked on NZ Books; you can keep up with all our reviews on our Reviews Page.

Cuz by Liz van der Laarse

Reviews:

• Drawing characters together through adventure, Caitlin Fuldseth

• A survival quest with vivid descriptions, Olive Aitken Gummer

• An exciting story and mini guide to survival, Mervin Athan

• A story about finding the way home, Maddy Dunn

• Harnessing the NZ spirit, Leon Greig

• A heart-pumping wild adventure, Sophie Whittaker

Wynter’s Thief by Sherryl Jordan

Reviews:

• Interspersed with romance and magic, Ashika Hira

• An intense and emotional adventure, Caitlin Fuldseth

Neands by Dan Salmon

Reviews:

• When the unthinkable happens, Sasha Maclean

• Mirroring the 2020 teen experience, Eleanor Bassett

• A significant science fiction novel, Lucy King

Deadhead by Glenn Wood

Review:

• Grave-robbing and zombie-building, Charlie Kaval Wilding

Wedlock by Denis Wright

Reviews:

• Hoping for a sequel, Allie Ward

• A breath-taking thriller, Lucy Martin

Half My Life by Diana Noonan

Reviews:

Complexity of family dynamics, Natalya Newman

An epic journey both literal and metaphorical, Eleanor Bassett

Telesā series by Lani Wendt Young

Reviews:

• Magical ancestry, Eva Van Mierlo

• A classic love story with mythical elements, Zoe Solomon

Fantastic Mr Bean by Mary-anne Scott

Review:

• Entertaining supporting characters, Lily Dawson

If Only by Adele Broadbent

Review:

• A mysterious love story, Sophie Whittaker

Spearo by Mary-Anne Scott

Review:

• Learning the magic of the ocean, Sasha Maclean

Make a Hard Fist by Tina Shaw

Review:

• A beautiful story of empowerment, Natalya Newman

Cassie Clark: Outlaw by Brian Falkner

Review:

• A fast-paced life of mystery, Hannah Hogan