AustLit

'Mercy Hamilton has the perfect life. She’s gorgeous, has amazing fashion sense, she’s intelligent and has the perfect boyfriend, family and home.

'Things start to unravel when Mercy does something she regrets at a party. Her perfect world falls apart when she discovers her parents haven’t been as happy as she believed, her reputation is ruined and her relationship with her boyfriend breaks down. In real life our choices have consequences and, just when you think there is no hope, along comes Perfect Mercy.' (Publication summary)

'Justice has grown up with a father who couldn't settle down. He left his family to pursue travel and relationships around the world. Each partner seems to get younger. Since she was four years old, it's just been her, her mum and brother. Justice has a strong sense of injustice in the world and often gets frustrated that she can't do anything significant. Her letters to her sponsor child in Rwanda and her commitment to him have been great but she wants to do so much more.She wants to make a difference, to work for world peace, end poverty and bring justice to the fore. Just when she is figuring some things out and becoming involved in the peace movement, her father returns. He brings with him a young woman who is now supposed to be a part of their family. He expects them all to accept the situation and has no idea of the consequences this will bring to them all.Sometimes life isn't fair but we have to find a way to do the right thing.' (Publication summary)

'Seventeen-year-old Grace has a confusing secret. When she tells her best friend, things get complicated. 
'Exams, uni applications, new friends, enemies, job possibilities and mum issues make Grace’s life messy. 
'When a photo of Grace is posted on Fifteen Minutes of Frame, her secret goes viral. Bullied and judged, her world becomes chaotic. 
'Grace is confused. Confused about sexuality. Confused about faith. Confused about life. 
'Provocative and moving, ‘Amazing Grace’ gives voice to the struggles of a world where sexuality and faith are often at odds. Sometimes all you can do is cry out for amazing grace and love without borders.'  (Publication summary)