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knkayaktel's review against another edition
5.0
wowza. every time I think I have something figured out I don’t. JLB gives plot twist after plot twist.
could have done without the last chapter tho, but seems like it’s going to set us up for the next book.
could have done without the last chapter tho, but seems like it’s going to set us up for the next book.
rutabaga's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
idkrach's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
natidelgadov's review against another edition
5.0
Este libro me encantó! Lo empecé a leer sin saber de que de trataba y la verdad es que me sorprendió mucho. La forma de escribir de la autora te atrapa y es muy fácil de leer. es un libro con una temática que no se encuentra mucho en YA. Estoy muy entusiasmada por lo otros libros de esta autora, la cuál podría convertirse en una de mis favoritas.
marvelouspyt's review against another edition
5.0
OMG!! Can't wait to read the rest of the series! Scandal for the ya crowd...totes love!
hiveretcafe's review against another edition
5.0
This review was originally posted on my blog, Hiver et Cafe
I received an e-ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion whatsoever nor was I compensated in any shape or form in exchange for this review.
I have a kink in my neck and tear tracks on my face from binge reading this book. The drama. The politics. The action. This book has it all and I freaking love it.
The Fixer is about Tess Kendrick who is pulled from her life in Montana to live with her sister in Washington DC where she works as a fixer for people who need their problems fixed. She joins an elite high school that the children of the important attend. Tess finds herself with the same knack for fixing things as her sister and finds herself tangled in a political web that involves the White House.
If you've ever watched Scandal, you know what you're in for. The Fixer is like the YA version of Scandal without all the emotional drama between Olivia Pope and the President. This book is exactly what I hoped for. There's a lot of mystery that we get to unravel with Tess as she tries to find out exactly what is going on and to help her friend.
I love Tess. She's strong and stubborn with a great sense for connecting the dots. She's cunning as well in that she knows how to find the things to get other people to do what she wants. In that sense she's similar to her sister as they're both good at fixing problems.
There's no romance in this novel and I'm totally fine with that. I was totally enthralled with the mystery and conspiracy that Tess was trying to unravel and I think that putting romance in it would have probably made it too much. Also Tess would probably have no time for romance considering her predicament. She does make some good friends though, like Asher and Vivvie.
Asher is great. He's half of a set of twins and he's the reckless one while his sister Emilia is trying to become valedictorian. Asher is laid back and funny and he'd do quite a lot for his friends. Vivvie is Tess' first friend at school and she's sweet and cheerful.
Overall, I really love this book. It's filled to the brim with drama, political intrigue, action and conspiracy. The Fixer is one of my favourite books of this year.
I received an e-ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion whatsoever nor was I compensated in any shape or form in exchange for this review.
I have a kink in my neck and tear tracks on my face from binge reading this book. The drama. The politics. The action. This book has it all and I freaking love it.
The Fixer is about Tess Kendrick who is pulled from her life in Montana to live with her sister in Washington DC where she works as a fixer for people who need their problems fixed. She joins an elite high school that the children of the important attend. Tess finds herself with the same knack for fixing things as her sister and finds herself tangled in a political web that involves the White House.
If you've ever watched Scandal, you know what you're in for. The Fixer is like the YA version of Scandal without all the emotional drama between Olivia Pope and the President. This book is exactly what I hoped for. There's a lot of mystery that we get to unravel with Tess as she tries to find out exactly what is going on and to help her friend.
I love Tess. She's strong and stubborn with a great sense for connecting the dots. She's cunning as well in that she knows how to find the things to get other people to do what she wants. In that sense she's similar to her sister as they're both good at fixing problems.
There's no romance in this novel and I'm totally fine with that. I was totally enthralled with the mystery and conspiracy that Tess was trying to unravel and I think that putting romance in it would have probably made it too much. Also Tess would probably have no time for romance considering her predicament. She does make some good friends though, like Asher and Vivvie.
Asher is great. He's half of a set of twins and he's the reckless one while his sister Emilia is trying to become valedictorian. Asher is laid back and funny and he'd do quite a lot for his friends. Vivvie is Tess' first friend at school and she's sweet and cheerful.
Overall, I really love this book. It's filled to the brim with drama, political intrigue, action and conspiracy. The Fixer is one of my favourite books of this year.
imys's review against another edition
3.0
I'm still not sure how I feel about this book, but it has potential
abbymcdaniel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
justlily's review against another edition
3.0
I adore Jennifer Lynn Barnes. She is one of the few authors in the YA genre that is constantly doing something different. All her books have different themes, tones, ideas... It's always changing but it's always good. I can't remember off hand ever having been disappointed by something she's published and this is no different.
The plot is unique and keeps you engaged all the way through, although it does slow a bit in parts. Character voices are age appropriate (nothing drives me crazier than YA with teenagers who either talk like they're seven or like they're thirty seven) and relatable. Just an easy, enjoyable read with only minor believability issues to complain about.
The plot is unique and keeps you engaged all the way through, although it does slow a bit in parts. Character voices are age appropriate (nothing drives me crazier than YA with teenagers who either talk like they're seven or like they're thirty seven) and relatable. Just an easy, enjoyable read with only minor believability issues to complain about.