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minreadsandreviews's review
4.0
Oh my goodness! This book was one big rush that had me thinking about it long after I finished. Crazy good and super intense. Love Christy!
zapkode's review
5.0
{My Thoughts} – Christy is a spy. She is eighteen and she has been trained to spy. She has a handler named Jeremy that always looks out for her to the best of his ability and has learned to trust her and her instincts. When the book starts she is on her way to her mission. She is going to have to agents that are going to play the role of her parents and she is going to infiltrate the local High School in order to gain the trust and acceptance of a high adrenaline seeking group called Madness. The whole objective to her mission is to be willingly kidnapped.
On her first day she makes a lot of headway but is it the headway that she needs to be making. She ends up discovering that there are two groups that enjoy high adrenaline. The other group is called the Avengers. She ends up having to sort out which group is going to be the one she needs to be with in order to complete her mission. She decides to follow her gut instincts and doesn’t head the warnings of her agent parents. when they tell her she is taking part with the wrong group, or should pay attention to the other more.
Eventually she is kidnapped with the group that she was meant to be, and a lot things go awry. The questions are can Jeremy save her? Can she keep her new friends alive? Can she find out how to get out of the place she is being held? Is there a way for her to get messages to Jeremy? Who is the actual recruiter for the kidnapper? And is there still hope for her?
I really enjoyed this book. There is so much about it that just kept me reading and reading, it is fast paced and there always seems to be something interesting taking place within the pages. I was sad when the book had come to an end because I was really enjoying the story and the way it was all laid out. I look forward to being able to read the next book in the series sometime in the near future.
On her first day she makes a lot of headway but is it the headway that she needs to be making. She ends up discovering that there are two groups that enjoy high adrenaline. The other group is called the Avengers. She ends up having to sort out which group is going to be the one she needs to be with in order to complete her mission. She decides to follow her gut instincts and doesn’t head the warnings of her agent parents. when they tell her she is taking part with the wrong group, or should pay attention to the other more.
Eventually she is kidnapped with the group that she was meant to be, and a lot things go awry. The questions are can Jeremy save her? Can she keep her new friends alive? Can she find out how to get out of the place she is being held? Is there a way for her to get messages to Jeremy? Who is the actual recruiter for the kidnapper? And is there still hope for her?
I really enjoyed this book. There is so much about it that just kept me reading and reading, it is fast paced and there always seems to be something interesting taking place within the pages. I was sad when the book had come to an end because I was really enjoying the story and the way it was all laid out. I look forward to being able to read the next book in the series sometime in the near future.
celjla212's review
50 pages in, and only the vaguest clue what is going on. Something about some kids being kidnapped, something about a group of thrill seekers needing a black haired girl. So our spy poses as a high schooler with black hair and just goes up in high school talking about, "Hey guys I'm new but I really like seeking thrills!" She really couldn't be more obvious. Yet she miraculously fits in with the group immediately and catches the attention of not one but TWO sexay guys. MMMMkay. I just couldn't read anymore.
hnbb's review
4.0
Intense, creepy and fantastic. There were a few timeline problems that took me out of the story, but other than that I enjoyed it. I am ready to see what Christy is up to next.
natmare317's review
5.0
I enjoyed this book. It takes a while to unravel what exactly is going on as the intel Christy has to work with is limited. The character of Sterling is such a disturbing man, but the details that go into his character help to make him the villain that everyone can hate and helps to put others in perspective. I think something will probably happen between Christy and Jeremy sooner than later as there seems to be an attraction from both sides.
rgyger's review
4.0
Adrenaline Rush is a fun read. Christy is a not-so-adventure seeking teenage spy (which is kind of funny in its own right), who must pretend to be Misha, a thrill-seeking-adrenaline junky. Her mission is to join a group of teenage daredevils and get herself kidnapped. I loved reading about how she manages to join the groups under surveillance even though she really doesn't want to do any of the stunts they are into.
Once she is kidnapped, some of the story did lag. I was a bit confused as to how anyone as obviously psychotic as her kidnapper could be allowed to stick around. However, I do think people might pay for his "assets". While somethings about Christy's eventual escape seemed unbelievable, it was still fascinating enough that I couldn't put the book down.
It was not until about half-way through that I realized their was a Christian message to the book. That was the first time Christy mentioned anything about faith, which I liked, but wish it would have been through the whole book.
For those who don't like books that even mention drugs and alcohol, this may not be for you. Christy is often placed in situations where other teenagers are drinking and there mentions of drugs. Neither of which does Christy take a part in, but they are a real part of her undercover mission.
I received this book through eBooks for Review in exchange for an honest review.
Once she is kidnapped, some of the story did lag. I was a bit confused as to how anyone as obviously psychotic as her kidnapper could be allowed to stick around. However, I do think people might pay for his "assets". While somethings about Christy's eventual escape seemed unbelievable, it was still fascinating enough that I couldn't put the book down.
It was not until about half-way through that I realized their was a Christian message to the book. That was the first time Christy mentioned anything about faith, which I liked, but wish it would have been through the whole book.
For those who don't like books that even mention drugs and alcohol, this may not be for you. Christy is often placed in situations where other teenagers are drinking and there mentions of drugs. Neither of which does Christy take a part in, but they are a real part of her undercover mission.
I received this book through eBooks for Review in exchange for an honest review.
britneygulb's review
4.0
This book kept me up reading way past my bedtime! It definitely had a creepy, twisted element to it, but it didn’t feel too dark or heavy. I really appreciated that fact. I love creepy books, but I hate when they leave me feeling uneasy for too long after finishing.
The villain in this book is beyond messed up and I loved the insight into how his mind works and also the Stockholm Syndrome that happened to some of the kids in his care. It was super interesting.
It was apparent that the author did her research before writing the book. There was so much information about how spies work. I’m so intrigued by all of it!
I did feel like things got a little jumbled in the middle. I think things just got a bit rushed for a bit, but then it got back on track. Also, there were one or two things set-up to add tension that never went anywhere. I kept waiting for them to come back into play, but they never did.
Overall, this was a good story. It kept my attention all the way through, had me guessing and second guessing my opinions on what would happen next, and made me want to be a spy. Cindy Hogan did a great job and I can’t wait to read the next Christy book!
The villain in this book is beyond messed up and I loved the insight into how his mind works and also the Stockholm Syndrome that happened to some of the kids in his care. It was super interesting.
It was apparent that the author did her research before writing the book. There was so much information about how spies work. I’m so intrigued by all of it!
I did feel like things got a little jumbled in the middle. I think things just got a bit rushed for a bit, but then it got back on track. Also, there were one or two things set-up to add tension that never went anywhere. I kept waiting for them to come back into play, but they never did.
Overall, this was a good story. It kept my attention all the way through, had me guessing and second guessing my opinions on what would happen next, and made me want to be a spy. Cindy Hogan did a great job and I can’t wait to read the next Christy book!
reading_addict_lemon's review
5.0
I received the book for a honest review and as a part of the tour! Thank you!:) Original post on http://nervidetoamna.blogspot.ro/
This book... when I first heard of it and I read the synopsis my mind instantly thought "it sounds original and look at that cover!", so I wanted to read it so bad. I was so happy when I put my hands on it. I was expecting a book full of suspense, action, strong characters, with a mind blowing final, and I received it. It happens so many things in this book that I don't know where to start :)) Maybe I just say that from the first page to the last I was glued to the story and I couldn't stop reading it.
I don't want to speak too much because I don't want to spoil any detail, but this book surprised me so much. The whole thing, the idea, how everything build and the characters formed such an amazing read. I think is one of that books that is original and make me symapthise so much with the characters. I was so afraid that Christy would get hurt or something and I really wanted to kick some bad guys. I mean that guy, S., is so crazy and his ideas... And who thought that him and D. are.... but no, no, no, no spoilers...
I have the feeling that I read a whole series and not a book, there were so many things and crazy twists that even now I analyze them. From the beggining until the end this book is a adventure and it have so much suspense that it will blow your mind. It's a good book, there are no boring moments, everyone has a secret, everytime something is happening and Christy is having such a hard time trying to solve the whole thing.
Would she succed? Whould she end alive and save all the kids? Well, you'll find out reading this book and I'm sure you'll enjoy it and you'll befriend with all the characters, even they are crazy or normal. Because every character is so real and I think the story wouldn't have been the same without one of them. So, read this book and enjoy an action pact read, full of suspense, twists, friendships, betrayal, complex characters, sprinkled with craziness.
This book... when I first heard of it and I read the synopsis my mind instantly thought "it sounds original and look at that cover!", so I wanted to read it so bad. I was so happy when I put my hands on it. I was expecting a book full of suspense, action, strong characters, with a mind blowing final, and I received it. It happens so many things in this book that I don't know where to start :)) Maybe I just say that from the first page to the last I was glued to the story and I couldn't stop reading it.
I don't want to speak too much because I don't want to spoil any detail, but this book surprised me so much. The whole thing, the idea, how everything build and the characters formed such an amazing read. I think is one of that books that is original and make me symapthise so much with the characters. I was so afraid that Christy would get hurt or something and I really wanted to kick some bad guys. I mean that guy, S., is so crazy and his ideas... And who thought that him and D. are.... but no, no, no, no spoilers...
I have the feeling that I read a whole series and not a book, there were so many things and crazy twists that even now I analyze them. From the beggining until the end this book is a adventure and it have so much suspense that it will blow your mind. It's a good book, there are no boring moments, everyone has a secret, everytime something is happening and Christy is having such a hard time trying to solve the whole thing.
Would she succed? Whould she end alive and save all the kids? Well, you'll find out reading this book and I'm sure you'll enjoy it and you'll befriend with all the characters, even they are crazy or normal. Because every character is so real and I think the story wouldn't have been the same without one of them. So, read this book and enjoy an action pact read, full of suspense, twists, friendships, betrayal, complex characters, sprinkled with craziness.
caligirlrae's review
5.0
Wow! I just finished this book and it's still on my mind and I'm still in shock! Bravo Ms. Hogan for such an awesome, pulse pounding read! This is the second book in the Christy series but I read it because it precedes Hotwire which I plan to read and post about for Cindy Hogan's upcoming blog tour.
There is a lot of suspense and mystery in this book and the amount of situations our heroine Christy gets into has you wondering how she will get out. The blurb description of the mad man is no joke. The villain Sterling lives up to his name as he kidnaps teens and brainwashes them to carry out his twisted deeds of justice to whomever he believes has violated his believe of " A world without smut. A world without indecision. A world without lawlessness. A world without greed.” He truly believes his convictions and will go through any length to carry them out. Christy is careful but makes a few mistakes as she goes undercover to infiltrate a few thrill seeking high school clique groups that love doing death defying stunts to chase danger and dodge death. She nearly falls for one and all through the book I couldn't wait to see how he will take knowing the truth about her when it comes out.
Although the book is indeed clean in the sense of no language and sex, there are a few cringe worthy scenes of violence involving the villain which adds to the visceral nature of his actions. Mature young readers would be able to take this but parents may want to give this a reader for younger suspense fans. You guys won't be disappointed! Adrenaline Rush is definitely has it all! I don't want to give too much away because the beauty of this book is not knowing much about it going in. Very little of it is predictable and each moment always has something going on. I was bummed whenever I had to put it down because I was always wondering how Christy is going to get out of her situation. Awesome job, Miss Hogan! Once I detach from this story, I'm going to hop right into Hotwire. First, I need a mental break from the rush!
There is a lot of suspense and mystery in this book and the amount of situations our heroine Christy gets into has you wondering how she will get out. The blurb description of the mad man is no joke. The villain Sterling lives up to his name as he kidnaps teens and brainwashes them to carry out his twisted deeds of justice to whomever he believes has violated his believe of " A world without smut. A world without indecision. A world without lawlessness. A world without greed.” He truly believes his convictions and will go through any length to carry them out. Christy is careful but makes a few mistakes as she goes undercover to infiltrate a few thrill seeking high school clique groups that love doing death defying stunts to chase danger and dodge death. She nearly falls for one and all through the book I couldn't wait to see how he will take knowing the truth about her when it comes out.
Although the book is indeed clean in the sense of no language and sex, there are a few cringe worthy scenes of violence involving the villain which adds to the visceral nature of his actions. Mature young readers would be able to take this but parents may want to give this a reader for younger suspense fans. You guys won't be disappointed! Adrenaline Rush is definitely has it all! I don't want to give too much away because the beauty of this book is not knowing much about it going in. Very little of it is predictable and each moment always has something going on. I was bummed whenever I had to put it down because I was always wondering how Christy is going to get out of her situation. Awesome job, Miss Hogan! Once I detach from this story, I'm going to hop right into Hotwire. First, I need a mental break from the rush!
nicoleasaurus's review
5.0
{ I received an e - book copy of this book in exchange for an honest review }
I really really really enjoyed this book. A lot more than I thought I would. At first, I read the blurb and I was like "hmm that sounds interesting" and then I started reading and I was like "okay, this is cool". Then I got to the actual kidnapping part and honestly, at that point, I couldn't put it down. However, I did debate it at certain scenes that were a bit too graphic for my taste, but they worked with the story and I literally could not physically put this book down.
The blurb promises that "You won't want to put it down." The blurb was right. I'm the kind of person who, when reading a really great book I need to finish it before falling asleep, especially if it's as suspenseful as Adrenaline Rush and this book was no different. I needed to find out what happened and this book kept me interested from the very first page until the very last page. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes suspense novels at all.
One of my favorite things about this book is that out of 31 chapters, more than half were dedicated to the kidnapping, their environment, and what goes on in the place. Many books similar drag out the before hand and don't explore the actual incident as much as it should.
Every line left the reader with an image. This book was so well written that from the very first line of the book ; "As I hurtled toward my destination at 500 miles an hour, I pulled out a notebook, placed it on the shiny mahogany table in front of me and scribbled a quick to - do list." to the very last line, I was picturing everything in my head like a movie playing out as I read the book. {I read this in a span of about three hours, give or take a little bit}.
Right after I finished this book, I went to my kindle store, bought the entire Watched trilogy as well as the next book in this series, Hotwire, and then proceeded to tell my dad about this book in the morning.
I really really really enjoyed this book. A lot more than I thought I would. At first, I read the blurb and I was like "hmm that sounds interesting" and then I started reading and I was like "okay, this is cool". Then I got to the actual kidnapping part and honestly, at that point, I couldn't put it down. However, I did debate it at certain scenes that were a bit too graphic for my taste, but they worked with the story and I literally could not physically put this book down.
The blurb promises that "You won't want to put it down." The blurb was right. I'm the kind of person who, when reading a really great book I need to finish it before falling asleep, especially if it's as suspenseful as Adrenaline Rush and this book was no different. I needed to find out what happened and this book kept me interested from the very first page until the very last page. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes suspense novels at all.
One of my favorite things about this book is that out of 31 chapters, more than half were dedicated to the kidnapping, their environment, and what goes on in the place. Many books similar drag out the before hand and don't explore the actual incident as much as it should.
Every line left the reader with an image. This book was so well written that from the very first line of the book ; "As I hurtled toward my destination at 500 miles an hour, I pulled out a notebook, placed it on the shiny mahogany table in front of me and scribbled a quick to - do list." to the very last line, I was picturing everything in my head like a movie playing out as I read the book. {I read this in a span of about three hours, give or take a little bit}.
Right after I finished this book, I went to my kindle store, bought the entire Watched trilogy as well as the next book in this series, Hotwire, and then proceeded to tell my dad about this book in the morning.