Tag Archives: YA books

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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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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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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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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