Reviews

Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead

kimball_hansen's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 stars. I read this book because it was the only one from Hannah's collection that looked remotely interesting. I wanted to see what kind of books she's been diving into. I only got two things from the book:

The kids were weird.

The ending with the mom was rushed.

hello_sunshine's review against another edition

5.0

Quirky characters, heart-warming story, and a mystery afoot. Loved it!

in_and_out_of_the_stash's review against another edition

3.0

Not as good as When You Reach Me as that was an enjoyable read for all ages. This is for the aimed age group.

johnnymacaroni's review against another edition

4.0

began july 20. finished on 23. from netgalley

I really enjoyed this! Once again Stead has pulled me into her world. Especially with the character development. Everyone is so *real* and I found myself getting very attached and emotional. So attached that at a bbq on a beautiful summer day I was wishing I had brought my book and could sneak off to a corner or onto the hammock and read for awhile!
Anyway, I don't have much more to say, I just really love Stead's writing. This one had it all...small mysteries, friendship, humor, depth. <3

tealeafbooks's review against another edition

4.0

3.8 stars.

alexasdraft's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

cathyatratedreads's review against another edition

4.0

I hate to say anything about this book because any "clue" about it would spoil it; everything means something. I can just say that I adore Rebecca Stead's writing. I love her voice. I love how she can put together a story and young characters you can't help but identify with. I enjoyed all the little quirks (the "bohemian family" and their style of living was great). Above all, Stead just manages to make me smile and tug just a bit at my heart all at the same time in a satisfying conclusion. She does it with such a deft touch. Bravo!

Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/liar-and-spy-clean-young-adult-book-review/

kristenremenar's review against another edition

4.0

This book is for the kid who isn't looking for high-fantasy adventure, who doesn't want Diary of a Wimpy Kid, who doesn't need an action figure or a cartoon character to sell him on a book. "Liar & Spy" is more thoughtful, more real. It's for kids who would love to be part of the blue dot group, a conglomeration of those who don't fit elsewhere. I kept picking this one up and putting it down - for me it wasn't a page-turner - but it was still really good.

liketheday's review against another edition

3.0

There's spying done, of course, and some intrigue about a mysterious neighbor, but there's also quite a bit about being a nerd at school and losing a best friend as well. It's super cute, if a little obvious in places and a little silly in others, just as a good kids book usually is.
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mbrandmaier's review against another edition

4.0

Excellent, simply excellent. Georges learns that it is ok to focus on the dots as well as the bigger picture.