Something New

**Something New by Rebekah Sarkis** is a warm, funny contemporary fiction novel about starting over, family ties, and the messy pull of two different lives. Nicole leaves Sydney after tragedy, chasing a fresh start in London and the freedom she’s been craving. Â

Two years on, with her visa running out, she returns home expecting familiar ground. Sydney looks the same, but Nicole doesn’t. Between reconnecting with her tight-knit immigrant family, old friends, and a charming, easygoing football coach, she starts to question the future she thought she’d chosen—and what she might be giving up. Â

Perfect for readers who love Australian fiction with big-hearted family dynamics, a diaspora/immigrant experience lens, and a homecoming story that balances humour with emotional honesty. If you enjoyed character-driven women’s fiction set in Sydney’s western suburbs, this one will feel like a close conversation. Â

Add it to your cart and follow Nicole as she works out where she truly belongs.