Apartment 303, by Kelli Hawkins

Rory suffers PTSD and OCD, resulting from childhood trauma, and rarely leaves her inner city Sydney apartment. She gets financial and emotional support from her aunt and daily comfort from her dog, which she walks on the rooftop garden. Becoming frustrated with her limitations, Rory starts to expand her horizons by befriending neighbours. But she soon runs into barriers, including her own fears and the apparent return of her violent father. Is there a genuine threat or is it all in her head? The story is quite gripping and Rory a sympathetic character, her battle with mental illness credible and engaging. The climax and resolution is a bit rushed and melodramatic – if not entirely surprising given its clunky execution.