The Grey Sisters

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D and Spider have always been close friends, and they are further united in their shared heartbreak: they both lost siblings in a horrific plane crash two years earlier. A chance sighting of a beloved cuddly toy in a photograph of the only survivor spurs D to finally seek closure. She and Spider and their friend, Min, set off on a road trip to the mountainside site of that terrible crash.

Ariel has lived on the mountain all her life. She and her extended family are looked down upon by neighboring townsfolk and she has learned to live by her wits, trusting few people outside of her isolated, survivalist community. A terrifying attack sends her down the mountain for help; on her way, she comes upon the three girls — a chance encounter that will have far-reaching consequences for them all.

*Finalist, Governor General’s Literary Awards 2019!!! Check out all the amazing books here

*Shortlisted for the 2020 Arthur Ellis Awards

*Shortlisted for the 2021 Ann Connor Brimer Children’s Literature Award

*Nominee, Arts Nova Scotia, Emerging Artist Recognition Award, 2020

 

KIRKUS REVIEW

Treggiari (Blood Will Out, 2018, etc.) offers chills both subtle and shocking, and readers won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough. Jaw-dropping twists and a distinct Deliverance vibe elevate this riveting thriller. (Thriller. 14-adult)

School Library Journal

…Told in alternating points of view, Treggiari’s writing encapsulates the cold, damp woods. Readers will feel the chill in their bones…VERDICT Perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus.

BCCB (The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books July/August 2019)

… Explorations of life in isolated communities and compounds are trending in YA literature, and this heart-pounding version with a strong-girl vibe delivers enough twists and surprises to provide an up-all-night read with a hard-won redemptive, if not entirely happy, ending.

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

… a well-developed psychological thriller filled with unexpected plot twists that will leave readers guessing right until the very end. The book speaks to many important topics of interest relevant to teens, such as family, friendships, grief and loss, conflict, survival, identity, resilience, and growth and change.

Highly Recommended

 
…Told in alternating perspectives, this is a well-rounded story of lives that intersect in
unexpected ways. The engrossing narration will draw in readers looking for a creepy modern thriller.
 
…The pace… is unrelenting. The book is almost impossible to put down.
 
 
 ‘…Treggiari’s multi perspective novel is captivating, and mildly unnerving…mixes common with uncommon themes, adding dark dimensions…an excellent reminder that any battle is survivable and that there is always a reason for hope.’
 
… Told from multiple viewpoints, it is a multi-layered, carefully nuanced tale that explores the complexities of grief, how we define family and what it means to be brave and to be a true leader. Tension runs high throughout the story as unexpected revelations mount, and readers will enjoy the riveting plot, highly sympathetic characters and richly complex relationships.
 
Resource Links Magazine, October 2019
…a powerful and haunting story that will provide the readers with an adrenaline rush at so many levels, right to the last page. Treggiari’s writing is excellent in the execution of this psychological thriller.
 
The Globe and Mail  (October 31 issue)
There’s a punk sensibility on offer here, a raw look at our society’s underside. She keeps the pace of the Governor-General’s Award-nominated book brisk, with raging bears and shootouts, but she has also given the human sisters who go on this pilgrimage distinct – and nuanced – approaches to the grief they’re trying to weather.
 
Quill & Quire (November 2019)
The Grey Sisters is a thrilling ride, an unrelenting narrative in which the suspense tightens to the breaking point. The characters and their relationships are well drawn and complex, both within the Avalon community and among the outsiders; to Treggiari’s considerable credit, readers will identify with both groups equally. Though the characters are separated by birth and circumstance, forced into opposition, and compelled to fight for survival, the novel asks if an underpinning commonality and humanity can outweigh such divides. Discovering the answer to that question is time well spent.

ALAN Picks October 2019

Equal parts spine-tingling and heart-wrenching, The Grey Sisters is an amazing tale of uncommon strength, friendship, and the tenacious bonds of love.

Midwest Book Review

What happens next is something I never would have expected, especially in a YA book. I’m not about to give away any spoilers, so don’t worry. I will, however, urge you to read this book to find out what happens in these sleepy mountains. I promise you won’t regret it, and then afterwards, we can gush about the twists and turns, and unexpected events that occur…I’d recommend The Grey Sisters to anyone who enjoys thrillers, strong female characters, and true crime.  -Elizabeth Di Cesare

 
Listen to Jo read an excerpt from Chapter One!