The (Not Quite) Perfect Boyfriend (Allen & Unwin 2008)Ģ. The Boundless Sublime (Allen & Unwin 2016) What is the name of your debut novel – what other novels have you written? Let’s get to know the author of this great book – Lili Wilkinson!!!ġ. This book is a great read for inquisitive minds and suitable for readers who want a glimpse into the dark side of YA. There is a big twist at the end that I really did not see coming and I found it really shocking – my first thoughts were “NO!! how could this happen!?” There are definitely heart felt moments amongst the horrific incidents that happen in the story. The story takes you through what it is like living in a cult – the brain washing that goes on and the helplessness of the victims. At a deeper level, the story tells a tale of self discovery, courage, love and redemption. It felt like this could happen to anyone at any time.

I really enjoyed reading this book, it was confronting and somewhat morbid but highly relevant. It is up to Ruby to discover the truth for herself and perhaps be her own salvation.

It all started innocent until the cracks began showing in their web of lies. Her world was bleak until she met Fox – but Fox is not what he seems… In Ruby’s most vulnerable moment, she fell into the sinister cult called ‘The Boundless Sublime’. It starts off with our main character, Ruby, living with guilt due to an unfortunate incident at home which has torn her world apart. The Boundless Sublime is a shocking and dark tale of the exploitation of a young person’s vulnerability. A dark YA tale of what it’s like living in a cult.

Scatterheart by Lili Wilkinson