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thebooknerdscorner's review
2.0
Digit and John are back for another "romance" filled adventure on the run from crazy eco-terrorists.
Somehow, this book managed to be worse than the first one. We spent so much time in book one getting Digit and John together as a couple, and then they break up at the beginning of this one (*sighs in frustration*). I don't even care about their relationship, but I can't believe it was torn apart after all those thirsty thoughts that she had about him in book one.
Sadly, Digit was even more boy crazy in this one. As soon as she gets to college, she can't stop drooling over this guy named Bass. And she also has a weird fixation on Professor Halsey, who is like eighty years old. I am concerned for this girl's sanity. Every time John or Bass does anything to another individual, Digit is oddly possessive over them. I was really hoping she would pick a guy at some point, but alas, we go the entire book with Digit thirsting after the both of them with no tangible results in sight.
The plot of this one is somehow even crazier than it was in book one. The eco-terrorist group that tried to kill her seven months ago are back, and this time, they want to kidnap her. In the end, I understand why they want her for their own spoils, but man, this gang is super disorganized and really bad at kidnapping and keeping their prisoner's held hostage.
Overall, "Double Digit" was some more cringe than "A Girl Named Digit." I am very relieved that there are only two books in the series and that I no longer have to deal with this crazy thirsty women and her unfaithful ways. I hope that she has learned from her errors and that she doesn't repeat the stupidity of her ways. But knowing Digit, she will eternally be lusting after anyone that identifies as male and using her "gift" to hack into things that she needed only to wait a couple of days for.
Somehow, this book managed to be worse than the first one. We spent so much time in book one getting Digit and John together as a couple, and then they break up at the beginning of this one (*sighs in frustration*). I don't even care about their relationship, but I can't believe it was torn apart after all those thirsty thoughts that she had about him in book one.
Sadly, Digit was even more boy crazy in this one. As soon as she gets to college, she can't stop drooling over this guy named Bass. And she also has a weird fixation on Professor Halsey, who is like eighty years old. I am concerned for this girl's sanity. Every time John or Bass does anything to another individual, Digit is oddly possessive over them. I was really hoping she would pick a guy at some point, but alas, we go the entire book with Digit thirsting after the both of them with no tangible results in sight.
The plot of this one is somehow even crazier than it was in book one. The eco-terrorist group that tried to kill her seven months ago are back, and this time, they want to kidnap her. In the end, I understand why they want her for their own spoils, but man, this gang is super disorganized and really bad at kidnapping and keeping their prisoner's held hostage.
Overall, "Double Digit" was some more cringe than "A Girl Named Digit." I am very relieved that there are only two books in the series and that I no longer have to deal with this crazy thirsty women and her unfaithful ways. I hope that she has learned from her errors and that she doesn't repeat the stupidity of her ways. But knowing Digit, she will eternally be lusting after anyone that identifies as male and using her "gift" to hack into things that she needed only to wait a couple of days for.
michalice's review against another edition
3.0
I've had Double Digit for a while, but I was worried I would not remember what had happened so I had a quick recap of the first book, and then began reading.
Digit is in MIT, and faces new challenges, mainly meeting her new roommate, and getting along with her fellow students. She doesn't want to come across as a geek, but wants to be 'normal', and hopes that people don't find out who she is. She quickly finds out that normal isn't so easy, not only is her relationship with John on the rocks, but he is also the only person who can help her.
We all know Digit is incapable of being normal, and not only does she stumble upon a hacker group who end up being great friends, she also makes the decision to hack into DOD to save time so she can go to a toga party, and that little slip up brings attention to her, from the good guys and the bad guys.
Pretty soon Digit is in some serious trouble, and in all honesty, if Jonas wasn't so crazy he really did make quite a few valid points...if you ignore the whole 'killing everyone' part of his plan.
Final Verdict
Double Digit was a book that had everything I love about Digit, with new problems to solve, and new possible love interests. This was a relatively quick read for me and while it didn't blow me away, it was enjoyable.
Digit is in MIT, and faces new challenges, mainly meeting her new roommate, and getting along with her fellow students. She doesn't want to come across as a geek, but wants to be 'normal', and hopes that people don't find out who she is. She quickly finds out that normal isn't so easy, not only is her relationship with John on the rocks, but he is also the only person who can help her.
We all know Digit is incapable of being normal, and not only does she stumble upon a hacker group who end up being great friends, she also makes the decision to hack into DOD to save time so she can go to a toga party, and that little slip up brings attention to her, from the good guys and the bad guys.
Pretty soon Digit is in some serious trouble, and in all honesty, if Jonas wasn't so crazy he really did make quite a few valid points...if you ignore the whole 'killing everyone' part of his plan.
Final Verdict
Double Digit was a book that had everything I love about Digit, with new problems to solve, and new possible love interests. This was a relatively quick read for me and while it didn't blow me away, it was enjoyable.
sngick's review against another edition
4.0
I really like this series and hope it continues. Great characters and plenty of action!
bernadettebloom's review against another edition
4.0
Second book in this YA series: Digit is at MIT. Late for a toga party, she hacks into the Dept of Defense to get the info she needs for a professor’s research. With chapters like ‘Dear Math, Please Grow Up and Solve Your Own Problems’ and ‘Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It’ you know this book is good. Really love this character.
charmaineac's review
2.0
The good:
1. Somewhat normal college life.
2. Puzzles.
3. The hackers (and Clementine).
The Bad:
1. Far-fetched.
2. Cliffhanger ending.
3. Love triangle (and frustrating relationships in general).
4. A lot of this focused on Jonas Furnis with a thinly-veiled warning about the environment. It was weird that none of it mattered by the end.
5. Everything came way too easily.
Digit's life changed dramatically from the first book. She seems to have grown up a bit; lost some of her eccentricity. I don't know why this book didn't really do it for me, but I felt myself getting more and more disinterested with her story.
1. Somewhat normal college life.
2. Puzzles.
3. The hackers (and Clementine).
The Bad:
1. Far-fetched.
2. Cliffhanger ending.
3. Love triangle (and frustrating relationships in general).
4. A lot of this focused on Jonas Furnis with a thinly-veiled warning about the environment. It was weird that none of it mattered by the end.
5. Everything came way too easily.
Digit's life changed dramatically from the first book. She seems to have grown up a bit; lost some of her eccentricity. I don't know why this book didn't really do it for me, but I felt myself getting more and more disinterested with her story.
sngick's review
4.0
I really like this series and hope it continues. Great characters and plenty of action!
imzadirose's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't like this one as much as the first. The first was completely unrealistic but fun and cute. This one was more childish to me. It just didn't hold my attention or interest like the first one did, but it was a short quick read, since I had started it already.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
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I have not read the first book in this series. I found this is a Little Free Lending Library awhile back and was intrigued by the cover. It was even better than I was expecting.
I don't think you necessarily have to read the first book before you read this one, but like most series, it would definitely help if you did. The narration backtracks enough to give you an idea of what happened in the first book so you can get away with not knowing anything about the story.
This is an exciting, well-written book. I love how much math and coding played into it. It is a very fun read. There is a good mix of typical young adult girl stuff going on alongside exciting math-related crime stuff. A very cool premise.
There is a love triangle, which is a plot devise I absolutely hate, but it doesn't take up a ton of space in the novel. There is enough awesome stuff going on that I was still entertained despite the annoying relationship bits.
Good book. I definitely want to go back and read the first book.
I have not read the first book in this series. I found this is a Little Free Lending Library awhile back and was intrigued by the cover. It was even better than I was expecting.
I don't think you necessarily have to read the first book before you read this one, but like most series, it would definitely help if you did. The narration backtracks enough to give you an idea of what happened in the first book so you can get away with not knowing anything about the story.
This is an exciting, well-written book. I love how much math and coding played into it. It is a very fun read. There is a good mix of typical young adult girl stuff going on alongside exciting math-related crime stuff. A very cool premise.
There is a love triangle, which is a plot devise I absolutely hate, but it doesn't take up a ton of space in the novel. There is enough awesome stuff going on that I was still entertained despite the annoying relationship bits.
Good book. I definitely want to go back and read the first book.
operasara's review against another edition
3.0
Double Digit by Annabel Monaghan is the sequel to A Girl Named Digit. This series stars Digit a girl with an extreme ability to figure out codes and numbers. Digit is a new student at MIT and trying to be just like any other student. Unfortunately her computer is being traced and she's kidnapped. Will her math and code breaking skills be able to save herself and the world.
This book is entertaining but the main character is frustrating. She acts like a spoiled twelve year old crying and having tantrums over everything. The romance is written in a way that makes you want to shake the heroine for being such a dolt instead of wanting to root for it. Finally the villain is absurdly cartoonist and Digit obviously is going to solve whatever the problem is saving everyone. If this was a book with a twelve year old main character this all would have made sense and it probably would have worked as a basic chapter book. But instead the main character is in college and attending parties with alcohol while acting like a spoiled kid.
Appropriateness: This book is short and a quick read. There is alcohol use and the main character is obsessed with her romantic relationships. The book reads like it was written for eleven year olds but the content is more appropriate for older readers. I suppose I'd recommend this book for twelve and thirteen year olds. Readers who like spy novels and are looking for a quick read.
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This book is entertaining but the main character is frustrating. She acts like a spoiled twelve year old crying and having tantrums over everything. The romance is written in a way that makes you want to shake the heroine for being such a dolt instead of wanting to root for it. Finally the villain is absurdly cartoonist and Digit obviously is going to solve whatever the problem is saving everyone. If this was a book with a twelve year old main character this all would have made sense and it probably would have worked as a basic chapter book. But instead the main character is in college and attending parties with alcohol while acting like a spoiled kid.
Appropriateness: This book is short and a quick read. There is alcohol use and the main character is obsessed with her romantic relationships. The book reads like it was written for eleven year olds but the content is more appropriate for older readers. I suppose I'd recommend this book for twelve and thirteen year olds. Readers who like spy novels and are looking for a quick read.
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b00kw0rm113's review against another edition
3.0
I didn’t like Double Digit as much as the first book for a couple reasons. One, the love triangle. It was completely unnecessary and I don’t like love triangles at all. The love triangle didn’t serve any real purpose and was just annoying.
Two, the cliffhanger. I usually like cliffhangers, but only when the next book is within reach or is due to come soon. Double Digit was released in 2014, and there’s still no third book! That is extremely frustrating. I would give Double Digit 3 stars
Two, the cliffhanger. I usually like cliffhangers, but only when the next book is within reach or is due to come soon. Double Digit was released in 2014, and there’s still no third book! That is extremely frustrating. I would give Double Digit 3 stars