Review by Kathryn Price -- Ironbark Hill by Jennie Linnane

[Dawnks09]

This depicts some events that we can see in our society now. I appreciate how the author was able to maintain the balance to the elements of story. Thank you for this review.

[kfwilson6]

There are some themes and issues in this book I really am not interested in reading about, although I have seen quite a lot of happy reviewers discussing this book. I'm just not a fan of the alcoholic step-father and Natty's inappropriate relationship. I'm surprised you recommend this to such a young audience as a result of those issues.

[seraph12]

Wow. Ironbark hill is centered on the life of sixteen years old Natalie who takes Kevin herself to protect herself, her brother from their antagonistic step father. At such tender age, she has a great responsibility ahead of her. Also seeking revenge for the death of her father. The story line is liberating. I like her passion. The story breathes life and tells a story so real that we can feel the events unfolding.

[Maria-Goretti Amarachi Okechi - Catherine]

Nice review. I haven't really settled down to read this novel but I guess I'll try and give it a try this time. This review really inspired me, thanks to the reviewer.

[Frankfemez]

It touches across every sphere of the society with an indept understanding of the situations, nice review.

[unitedvgo]

The review reflects that the book will be full of emotions and the author has been descriptive about them. It's a really nice review.

[choong+eunha]

In this story, I didn't found any attractive points to read. For my personal review, I didn't like this types of story. The story line was flat and bored and also didn't found any interesting part to focus on.

[MzSplash419]

Great review! For someone who hasn't read the book yet, your review would really make them want to read it. From the review you gave, this book touches a lot of different issues that a lot of teens and young adults are dealing with right now on a daily basis. Once again great review.

[Oluomodmj70]

Hmmm.. This is an intriguing write up and a job well done
The context are arranged the right way and it meet standard

[Hardeolar]

This is a great story about the choices we make and how they affect others around us. This book should be read by young readers. Nice work to the author. Great review.

[moses ngwira]

I did actually read the book and this review of it is really on point. It is true the writer has a style of writing that is not as the new form. I am yet to read it again to noticed the editing errors you noticed, which i did not see.

[Ekuban Acquah Kwame]

Amazing book that is,but must include touching vocabularies

[Jgideon]

Discrimination and bullying for a sixteen-year-old girl must be a tough hurdle to deal with. Natty's character is well-developed and her story is very engaging. Great review.

[LegebdaryCrole]

While the book undoubtedly deals with heavy subject matter, I couldn't help but get a chuckle when the review happily stated how nice it was to see those topics being covered. As though this is the book they have been waiting years for, the one that finally tortures it's characters for the reader's delight. All jokes aside, it's clear that this book spoke to the review and that it handled it's serious subject matter with respect. Not something that particularly interests me, but if that kind of drama appeals to you then clearly this is the read for you.

[jemgirl202]

Reading about themes such as racial discrimination, abuse and addiction can be difficult. However, this will create understanding. From understanding, there can be kindness and empathy. This sounds like an amazing book. Congrats on the book of the day! Great review!