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And today ‘Petrichor’ was released to excellent reviews

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Today ‘Petrichor’ was released, and its already been attracting excellent reviews. A very small sample includes:

  • “Petrichor was a quick and entertaining read…Although it was heartbreaking to read at times, this book did an amazing job at transforming it’s characters as the story progressed.” — Andy Fernández
  • “We feel the despair when the rains do not come, the tension within the family, and Clayton trying to make things right-the way things were before Davo died.” –
    @BondiLorraine
  • “I finally found a book that my little sister could read. When ever I’m reading she’s always bugging me and asking if she can read what I read but at last I have found the perfect book.” – 
    @Munsakareads
  • “There is a deeply profound message in this story. One of the inner turmoil and suffering of the loss of family , and the hope that eventually they will overcome the darkness that lies within.” – Karla Kay

and more

Only 3 more days until ‘Petrichor’ is released

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Only 3 more days till Petrichor becomes available for download, or to order from your local bookshop.
“There is a deeply profound message in this story. One of the inner turmoil and suffering of the loss of family , and the hope that eventually they will overcome the darkness that lies within.” – Karla Kay – Goodreads
“Petrichor is a beautiful #YA book by Melanie Rees (@FlexiRees) which covers large topics like grief & drought with warmth & sensitivity. The mixture of magic & reality makes it a fascinating & interesting story, full of adventure & intrigue. 5/5 rating” – Maddy Templeman. Reviewer.

‘PETRICHOR’ by Melanie Rees, to be released 15 October 2021.

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Cover of Petrichor, boy on parched paddock, fox spirit and dust demonThe ARCs are out (Advanced Reader Copies)  and we’re busily liaising with Henry Roi PR to get the news out there about the book before the release date.

Between them, the death of Clayton’s older brother, and the drought’s Red King, has almost broken Clayton’s father. Guided by the magical creature Waringa, Clayton embarks on a quest to free the rain spirits captured by the Red King. But his efforts draw the ire of his father, even as memories of Clayton’s role in his brother’s death begin to emerge.

A sample of the book, information, and reviews is available at: https://www.haguepublishing.com/sample/Petrichor.html, and pre-order is now available for both the ebook and paperback.

15% of the publisher’s revenue from the sale of this book will be donated to the charities: Rural Aid and Beyond Blue