The humour, wisdom and insight of Célestine's novels have won her fans worldwide. Breadfruit, a deceptively simple book of prose about a woman's life in Tahiti, won the 2004 Prix Littéraire des étudiants. And Frangipani, which depicts a vibrant, colourful slice of Tahitian life as a mother and daughter define their relationship, was both shortlisted for the 2005 NSW Premier's Literary Awards and long-listed for the 2006 Orange Prize. Her third book Tiare, to be released in 2006 as the third part of the trilogy, is a tale of the husband who didn't deserve his wife and everything that happened next. "Vaite uses words to paint a vivid Tahitian picture worthy of a Gauguin painting and delivers a memorable story about big dreams on a small island"Kirkus Reviews, USA 2005 "She's the prize-winning author of two charming novels Vaite's work celebrates the vibrant fullness and humour of daily life in Tahiti and reflects her tremendous respect for the strength of the local women" Marie Claire 'Sexy, gutsy and vivid as hibiscus.' Canberra Times 'Vaite writes with great depth of character and style. She manages to convey the warmth, humour and delight of the Tahitian lifestyle.' Melbourne Weekly 'An impressive debut.' The Contemporary Pacific "Celestine Vaite writes about the bond between mothers and daughters with such truth and tenderness. I read Frangipani in one sitting, falling in love with the characters." Luanne Rice "Crisp and clean and gets to the heart of things. You'll be hearing more of this lovely Tahitian writer." Alan Duff "Frangipani is packed with tremendously vivid detail of the culture and scenery found in Tahiti. Celestine Vaite is an amazing storyteller." www.roundtablereviews.com