Category Archives: YA

Clean reads for the older reader – and some rants about those books that aren’t.

23 Minutes

Posted on June 2, 2020 by trinitygrau

I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this, but I’m a huge fan of thrillers, especially those that have something of a paranormal element to them. Time peeking, monsters, interdimensional travel – you name it, I’ll likely read it. This week, … Continue reading →

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Pretend She’s Here

Posted on April 21, 2020 by trinitygrau

It is the rare YA novel that manages to capture my attention so thoroughly and my regard even more so. This week we’re reading a thriller for teens that is well-paced, cunningly plotted – and impossible to put down. The … Continue reading →

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Showtime at the Apollo

Posted on April 7, 2020 by trinitygrau

Sometimes the most interesting stories surround places and the people who fill them. There’s nothing quite like music to bring people together, as proved by the Apollo in Harlem, as brought to life once more by author Ted Fox and … Continue reading →

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Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc

Posted on March 24, 2020 by trinitygrau

One of my favorite heroines is explored in this new novel by David Elliott. Written in a lyrical prose that manages to capture the sweeping epic of her life, Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc is worth a … Continue reading →

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Howl’s Moving Castle

Posted on August 27, 2019 by trinitygrau

We’re getting into more YA this week with the book that inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s popular fantasy film. The Story: Sophie is one of three sisters who live with their mother. Together they operate a hat shop with dying business, only … Continue reading →

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Escape From the Isle of the Lost

Posted on August 20, 2019 by trinitygrau

Recently, I was blessed to receive a copy of the newest Melissa de la Cruz Descendants novel through a giveaway generously hosted by Leslie Kay from The Disneybound. Today we’re going to be reviewing the fourth and possibly last novel … Continue reading →

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And the Ocean Was Our Sky

Posted on June 18, 2019 by trinitygrau

In this twisted parody of Herman Melville’s epic Moby Dick, esteemed author Patrick Ness of A Monster Calls fame weaves a fascinating new tale. And the Ocean Was Our Sky is the perfect read to curl up with on these … Continue reading →

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Estranged

Posted on May 14, 2019 by trinitygrau

If you’re anything like me, you might have grown up watching cult classics like Labyrinth, clutching worn copies of Spiderwick to your chest, and searching for fairies around every tree trunk in the park. While we may not discover any … Continue reading →

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The Divergent Series

Posted on June 12, 2018 by trinitygrau

I’m not one to jump on a bandwagon. Things that are trendy or in vogue are not particularly appealing to me, lessened by the fact that they are as popular as they are. Given this fact, I could not have … Continue reading →

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The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: 2 Fuzzy, 2 Furious

Posted on April 18, 2018 by trinitygrau

What with the Avengers film debuting this weekend, I thought I might take a little time to flip through a book targeted at drawing younger audiences into the Marvel universe. The read? The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: 2 Fuzzy, 2 Furious, … Continue reading →

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