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Holly Cardamone

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Australia

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https://hollycardamone.com.au

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Young Adult, Contemporary

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June 2020

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Holly Cardamone is a Melbourne-based author and communications specialist. Her writing has appeared in publications as diverse as bridal tomes and in fashion magazines, in trade publications and in the large dailies. Her debut novel, Summer, in Between was the 2024 winner of the Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize and will be published by Hawkeye in September 2025.

She’s a mother of two, wife to a devilishly handsome Carlton Football Club tragic and slave to the most beautiful boy in the world, Buddy the Australian Shepherd. She’s also a voracious reader who has been known to mumble ‘just one more page’ on more than a handful of occasions.

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Average rating: 4.63 · 146 ratings · 85 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	Summer, in Between 4.62 avg rating — 111 ratings — published 2025	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tell Your Story: Build your brand and grow your business 4.78 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sweet Treats - Bubbles: 2024 Romance Writers of Australia Short Story Anthology by Annika Johansson, Bridget W Deen (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hayward 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Writing With Moxie: How to add the sparkle and banish boring 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Write Your Year Annual Content Planner it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2022	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Holly Cardamone wants to read Johno by Kathleen O'Reilly Johnston	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Holly Cardamone rated a book it was amazing Code Name Funnel Web by Camille Booker (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This incredibly compelling historical fiction had my heart racing from the opening chapter, and the twists and turns didn’t let up until the final page which had tears running down my cheeks. The characters, especially Frances, are so beautifully dra ...more
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Holly Cardamone rated a book it was amazing Bailey Street by Lynsey McDonnell	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What an adventure! From the wilds of South West WA in the 1800s, to Freemantle in 2017, this is a fabulous genre blend of historical fiction, romance and a splash of mystery as a story buried by history is slowly unravelled. Jessie and John, Rebecca ...more
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Holly Cardamone rated a book it was amazing Solo Mum by Choice by Lorena Otes (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
With openness, heart and humour, Lorena tells the story of her path to life as a mum, as well as life once that dream finally becomes a reality. Told in a way that’s engaging, compelling and moving, it gives an incredible overview of infertility and ...more
Mar 22, 2026 05:58PM · 1 like · like · see review
Holly Cardamone wants to read The Time After Now by Anne Freeman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Holly Cardamone rated a book it was amazing Evacuation Road by H.M. Waugh (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This was everything I love in a YA survival adventure novel - pacy and adrenaline-filled with a side of romance. Here’s the blurb: Eva is far from home when everything goes wrong. And then it gets even worse. Her evacuation bus leaves her behind, strande ...more
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Holly Cardamone rated a book it was amazing The Lost Summers of Driftwood by Vanessa McCausland (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I picked up this novel with no expectations, fell in love with the gorgeous cover, took it to the beach, and then couldn't put it down. Here’s the blurb: Phoebe's life has fallen apart and there's only one place left to go. Alone and adrift after a fa ...more
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Holly Cardamone rated a book it was amazing Five Stages Of Grace by Casey Nott (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Compelling and utterly unforgettable, Five Stages of Grace is one of the most powerful books I’ve read in some time. The clever structure, the incredible writing and the sheer authenticity of the story deftly manages the messy, raw experience of bein ...more
Feb 04, 2026 02:29PM · like · see review
Holly Cardamone wants to read The Photographer by Mark Rafidi (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Holly Cardamone rated a book it was amazing Maisy Hayes Is Not For Sale by Allayne L. Webster (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This novel is just so poignant aka gutwrenching yet like the very best YA literature left me feeling optimistic and uplifted. What a cracking cast of beautifully holistic characters weaving their way through heavy themes. The plot is approached with ...more
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