the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
This book seems to have a lot of mixed reviews.
alyram4's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly, I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about this. After reading One of Us is Lying, I've been wanting to give more contemporaries and thrillers a shot. They used to be a genre I enjoyed when put together, so my flame was reignited for those types of books.
I felt like this was a bit of a let down for me. I mean, it was ok. It just wasn't what I was expecting. i was hoping for some epic survival strategies, some sneaking around the enemies, and digging into more of their memories of the plane crash. I didn't get much of that, but just some teen angst and weird dialogue and descriptions.
There was a ton of dialogue between the characters, with new characters being added in too. I felt like I was being told everything I needed to know instead of being drawn in by the suspense of their situation in the mountains. The writing itself was great though when it wasn't just dialogue I didn't need to read. There's even a point where they know they shouldn't trust someone, then just a few pages later they trust said person to help them out. When I reached that point I wasn't invested anymore and just reading to finish. I also did not enjoy the ending at all. I get the meaning of it. but it just didn't sit with me personally.
I just don't see myself picking this up again to see if I like it. This will probably be a hit or miss book for a lot of people, and I'm definitely a miss.
ARC provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I felt like this was a bit of a let down for me. I mean, it was ok. It just wasn't what I was expecting. i was hoping for some epic survival strategies, some sneaking around the enemies, and digging into more of their memories of the plane crash. I didn't get much of that, but just some teen angst and weird dialogue and descriptions.
There was a ton of dialogue between the characters, with new characters being added in too. I felt like I was being told everything I needed to know instead of being drawn in by the suspense of their situation in the mountains. The writing itself was great though when it wasn't just dialogue I didn't need to read. There's even a point where they know they shouldn't trust someone, then just a few pages later they trust said person to help them out. When I reached that point I wasn't invested anymore and just reading to finish. I also did not enjoy the ending at all. I get the meaning of it. but it just didn't sit with me personally.
I just don't see myself picking this up again to see if I like it. This will probably be a hit or miss book for a lot of people, and I'm definitely a miss.
ARC provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
lovelyliterary's review against another edition
2.0
This advanced readers copy was sent to me by Penguin Random House Canada to review. This in no way alters my thoughts on the novel. The following review is a truthful representation of my opinions.
D and Spider are best friends, and have been further brought together after a tragic plane crash kills both their siblings. After seeing a toy in a photograph of the only crash survivor, D looks to find closure. So D, Spider, and their friend, Min, head off into the mountains to reach the site of the crash. In the mountains is Ariel, who has lived there all her life. Ariel and her family are looked down upon by surrounding townspeople, leaving Ariel no one to trust in her survivalist community. A terrible attack causes Ariel to leave her home and go down the mountain for help. That's when she meets the girls, D, Spider, and Min. This encounter has long-lasting consequences for them all; and D and Spider's understanding of the crash changes dramatically.
When first reading the synopsis for The Grey Sisters, I was intrigued. Looking back at it now, it still peeks my interest. As an avid reader of horror and psychological thrillers, I was excited to read this book. So, right off the bat, I had some sort of expectations for the book. Additionally, I had heard great things about Treggiari's other book, Blood Will Out. I think these were factors that hindered my enjoyment of the books.
As this is a psychological thriller, I don't want to discuss (as much) the contents of it, but rather, I want to discuss the writing itself. Treggiari wrote this book in multiple POV's; from D, Spider, Min, and Ariel's perspectives. Personally, I have a preference of reading books in one perspective, but I am always open to different POV's. However, not only was this book written in multiple perspectives, but it was written in different narratives, too. It would alternate from first person to third person, and it just confused me. It was hard to adjust to.
One thing that I did enjoy about this book was the determination of the characters. The girls experience so much, yet they persist. Their will is what helped me to keep reading. Treggiari perfectly embodies what a strong woman is, in the form of D, Spider, Min, and Ariel. If I had to choose a favourite character, it would probably be Ariel because of her interesting backstory.
Ultimately, I feel that Treggiari's writing style was not for me. The story itself was good and I was satisfied with the ending of the book, but it was the execution of it all that didn't resonate with me. I give The Grey Sisters 2/5 stars.
D and Spider are best friends, and have been further brought together after a tragic plane crash kills both their siblings. After seeing a toy in a photograph of the only crash survivor, D looks to find closure. So D, Spider, and their friend, Min, head off into the mountains to reach the site of the crash. In the mountains is Ariel, who has lived there all her life. Ariel and her family are looked down upon by surrounding townspeople, leaving Ariel no one to trust in her survivalist community. A terrible attack causes Ariel to leave her home and go down the mountain for help. That's when she meets the girls, D, Spider, and Min. This encounter has long-lasting consequences for them all; and D and Spider's understanding of the crash changes dramatically.
When first reading the synopsis for The Grey Sisters, I was intrigued. Looking back at it now, it still peeks my interest. As an avid reader of horror and psychological thrillers, I was excited to read this book. So, right off the bat, I had some sort of expectations for the book. Additionally, I had heard great things about Treggiari's other book, Blood Will Out. I think these were factors that hindered my enjoyment of the books.
As this is a psychological thriller, I don't want to discuss (as much) the contents of it, but rather, I want to discuss the writing itself. Treggiari wrote this book in multiple POV's; from D, Spider, Min, and Ariel's perspectives. Personally, I have a preference of reading books in one perspective, but I am always open to different POV's. However, not only was this book written in multiple perspectives, but it was written in different narratives, too. It would alternate from first person to third person, and it just confused me. It was hard to adjust to.
One thing that I did enjoy about this book was the determination of the characters. The girls experience so much, yet they persist. Their will is what helped me to keep reading. Treggiari perfectly embodies what a strong woman is, in the form of D, Spider, Min, and Ariel. If I had to choose a favourite character, it would probably be Ariel because of her interesting backstory.
Ultimately, I feel that Treggiari's writing style was not for me. The story itself was good and I was satisfied with the ending of the book, but it was the execution of it all that didn't resonate with me. I give The Grey Sisters 2/5 stars.
gotathingforthings's review against another edition
2.0
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The Grey Sisters follows three teens going on a trip to the crash-site of their friends/siblings, where they died two years ago. They do this to get some closure of the horrible accident. We also follow Ariel, who lives in the mountains (near the accident site) and lives and survives in a totally different world then we are used to. What is really going on? What is happening?
I don’t even know how to write a short synopsis for this one, but it is supposed to be a mystery/thriller novel. The book opens with the plan crash and for some reason, I got a sort of supernatural feeling when it was happening… that feelings quickly spiraled, when I realized what was really going on. There is really dark themes in this book, and I don’t think they are handled very well. I would trigger warn for: violence, drugs, kidnapping, sexual assault (not directly on page, but indicated), trauma, brainwashing. All these horrible things are present in this book, but I just feel like it was never approached and talked about in a proper way. The plot itself is lost to me, and I felt like there was no point to this story. I thought it was going to be a story about siblings, maybe something with the mountain since they talk about it a lot? While it has siblings and a mountain it was not at all what I expected. At some point the book was okay, but then it was nothing in it that I enjoyed in the end. 2/5 stars.
The Grey Sisters follows three teens going on a trip to the crash-site of their friends/siblings, where they died two years ago. They do this to get some closure of the horrible accident. We also follow Ariel, who lives in the mountains (near the accident site) and lives and survives in a totally different world then we are used to. What is really going on? What is happening?
I don’t even know how to write a short synopsis for this one, but it is supposed to be a mystery/thriller novel. The book opens with the plan crash and for some reason, I got a sort of supernatural feeling when it was happening… that feelings quickly spiraled, when I realized what was really going on. There is really dark themes in this book, and I don’t think they are handled very well. I would trigger warn for: violence, drugs, kidnapping, sexual assault (not directly on page, but indicated), trauma, brainwashing. All these horrible things are present in this book, but I just feel like it was never approached and talked about in a proper way. The plot itself is lost to me, and I felt like there was no point to this story. I thought it was going to be a story about siblings, maybe something with the mountain since they talk about it a lot? While it has siblings and a mountain it was not at all what I expected. At some point the book was okay, but then it was nothing in it that I enjoyed in the end. 2/5 stars.
onsamsbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Oh my wow, this book. I only just started it earlier tonight and I was HOOKED. I just couldn't put it until I knew exactly what happened. I LOVED it. Such an unexpected read.
the_novel_reader's review against another edition
3.0
This was the first book I read by this author. This book is geared towards middle school age and up.
The premise of this book was both subtly shocking and quietly entertaining. For me, it started off a bit slow but garnered steam close to the halfway point. The writing was linear, with a clear beginning, middle and end. At times, I was a little lost on which chapter belonged to which character. I would have preferred real names, as it got a bit confusing in certain parts.
Overall, I think this book would make a great edition to any preteen/teenagers library.
The premise of this book was both subtly shocking and quietly entertaining. For me, it started off a bit slow but garnered steam close to the halfway point. The writing was linear, with a clear beginning, middle and end. At times, I was a little lost on which chapter belonged to which character. I would have preferred real names, as it got a bit confusing in certain parts.
Overall, I think this book would make a great edition to any preteen/teenagers library.
cstange17's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
dobbsthedog's review against another edition
3.0
CW: cults, parental neglect, attempted sexual assault, guns, kidnapping
I enjoyed this book! I read it for the Teen Summer Book Club I am running at the library and it was good. I was a little bit surprised by the content, with it being YA, and there being some, perhaps more 'adult' content (see CWs).
I liked the characters and thought they were really well developed. I liked the changing POV, not just between characters, but also between first and third person; it really gave a unique perspective to the book.
I will say that I had a hard time with a lot of the cult stuff. Like, the fact that they're basically raping teen girls and calling older women 'cows' because they are fat and lazy; just yuck.
Overall, a good thriller, but do beware of the CWs.
I enjoyed this book! I read it for the Teen Summer Book Club I am running at the library and it was good. I was a little bit surprised by the content, with it being YA, and there being some, perhaps more 'adult' content (see CWs).
I liked the characters and thought they were really well developed. I liked the changing POV, not just between characters, but also between first and third person; it really gave a unique perspective to the book.
I will say that I had a hard time with a lot of the cult stuff. Like, the fact that they're basically raping teen girls and calling older women 'cows' because they are fat and lazy; just yuck.
Overall, a good thriller, but do beware of the CWs.
barbrokatrin's review against another edition
2.0
Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
A quick read. It’s a very beautiful cover. I found this to be an okay read. Nothing exciting but something that kept my attention somewhat. The jumping between POV was weird and confusing,
A quick read. It’s a very beautiful cover. I found this to be an okay read. Nothing exciting but something that kept my attention somewhat. The jumping between POV was weird and confusing,
thesassybookworm's review against another edition
4.0
This book seems to have a lot of mixed reviews.