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nicolemhewitt's review against another edition
4.0
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I Am the Mission is the exciting second book in The Unknown Assassin series. Much like the first book, this one is full of action and intrigue!
The synopsis describes the book pretty well, so I'm just going to jump right into my review.
What I loved:
The high stakes.
The stakes in this book felt even higher than in book #1. In this book, Daniel (as he was known for this mission) was in constant danger. Every move that he made potentially put him at risk. Also, since he knew precisely what he was up against (there was no doubt that Moore's extremists were willing to kill to accomplish their goals), there was a bit more urgency to his mission than in the first book.
Who to trust?
Daniel had a real crisis of faith in this book. He had always trusted The Program and assumed that they were on his side, but this book put all of that in doubt. There were times when Daniel thought that The Program might have abandoned him or possibly might even be targeting him. Plus, a dramatic showdown with a certain character made Daniel question his allegiance to The Program even more. Then there were Lee and Miranda, Moore's kids. Daniel found himself drawn to them, but he was always afraid that their true loyalties were too firmly on their father's side.
Howard.
Once again, Daniel brought Howard in to help him. I just love the dynamic between these two. Daniel seemed to feel real friendship with Howard, something he never had before.
The negatives:
Miranda.
I actually could have done without the romantic element to this book. It just mirrored his relationship with Sam from the first book a little too much (but in a much less emotional and real way). Since the romantic element to the book was minor, it didn't mire the book much for me, but I would have liked the book better without it.
Some suspension of disbelief.
Okay, it's a spy book. Yeah, sometimes I had to suspend disbelief. For instance, there were a few times when Daniel would get himself out of a tight spot by saying that Lee had sent him somewhere or to do something - I kept thinking that the people of Moore's compound must not communicate very well, because he never got called on one of those circumstances, even later.
This second installment in the series was just as action-packed as the first and raised the stakes. I can't wait to see what Zadoff has in store for us in book #3! I give this one 4/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided to me by NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given. All opinions are my own***
I Am the Mission is the exciting second book in The Unknown Assassin series. Much like the first book, this one is full of action and intrigue!
The synopsis describes the book pretty well, so I'm just going to jump right into my review.
What I loved:
The high stakes.
The stakes in this book felt even higher than in book #1. In this book, Daniel (as he was known for this mission) was in constant danger. Every move that he made potentially put him at risk. Also, since he knew precisely what he was up against (there was no doubt that Moore's extremists were willing to kill to accomplish their goals), there was a bit more urgency to his mission than in the first book.
Who to trust?
Daniel had a real crisis of faith in this book. He had always trusted The Program and assumed that they were on his side, but this book put all of that in doubt. There were times when Daniel thought that The Program might have abandoned him or possibly might even be targeting him. Plus, a dramatic showdown with a certain character made Daniel question his allegiance to The Program even more. Then there were Lee and Miranda, Moore's kids. Daniel found himself drawn to them, but he was always afraid that their true loyalties were too firmly on their father's side.
Howard.
Once again, Daniel brought Howard in to help him. I just love the dynamic between these two. Daniel seemed to feel real friendship with Howard, something he never had before.
The negatives:
Miranda.
I actually could have done without the romantic element to this book. It just mirrored his relationship with Sam from the first book a little too much (but in a much less emotional and real way). Since the romantic element to the book was minor, it didn't mire the book much for me, but I would have liked the book better without it.
Some suspension of disbelief.
Okay, it's a spy book. Yeah, sometimes I had to suspend disbelief. For instance, there were a few times when Daniel would get himself out of a tight spot by saying that Lee had sent him somewhere or to do something - I kept thinking that the people of Moore's compound must not communicate very well, because he never got called on one of those circumstances, even later.
This second installment in the series was just as action-packed as the first and raised the stakes. I can't wait to see what Zadoff has in store for us in book #3! I give this one 4/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided to me by NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given. All opinions are my own***
downthebookhole's review against another edition
4.0
*4.25*
This sequel did not let me down at all. I was drawn back into the mind and world of a teenage assassin. The story was gripping and definitely fast paced and action packed! I felt like this one gave so much more character development as you are able to understand and work out the internal struggles of "boy nobody" (Daniel/Zach) who goes by many names, from the internal stream of consciousness that shows the weakness and doubt that he comes to face. He still has loads of question about his father and the guilt left from his last mission. When he is given his new mission, his loyalty is questioned and with that a whole new wave of what is actually right and who to believe causes Boy Nobody to go on an intense eye opening mission. The return of the funny sidekick was a great addition. I am a huge fan of Howard who has proved he is more than meets the eye!
As Daniel (Boy Nobody/Zach) goes through the trials of accomplishing the mission at hand he is thrown through a whirlwind with twists and new shocking discoveries (although I figured them out early it was still really good). Being inside the head of an assassin and learning his thought process and how he assess a situation is so intriguing. Add to that the awesome technology that is use, makes for an awesome kickass book!
Overall, this book was an intense and suspenseful adventure that came to an ending I was not expecting and left me wanting more. All I have to say is with the way that book ended, there better be another book because I can't even handle being left with that ending and no further information!
This sequel did not let me down at all. I was drawn back into the mind and world of a teenage assassin. The story was gripping and definitely fast paced and action packed! I felt like this one gave so much more character development as you are able to understand and work out the internal struggles of "boy nobody" (Daniel/Zach) who goes by many names, from the internal stream of consciousness that shows the weakness and doubt that he comes to face. He still has loads of question about his father and the guilt left from his last mission. When he is given his new mission, his loyalty is questioned and with that a whole new wave of what is actually right and who to believe causes Boy Nobody to go on an intense eye opening mission. The return of the funny sidekick was a great addition. I am a huge fan of Howard who has proved he is more than meets the eye!
As Daniel (Boy Nobody/Zach) goes through the trials of accomplishing the mission at hand he is thrown through a whirlwind with twists and new shocking discoveries (although I figured them out early it was still really good). Being inside the head of an assassin and learning his thought process and how he assess a situation is so intriguing. Add to that the awesome technology that is use, makes for an awesome kickass book!
Overall, this book was an intense and suspenseful adventure that came to an ending I was not expecting and left me wanting more. All I have to say is with the way that book ended, there better be another book because I can't even handle being left with that ending and no further information!
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
4.0
"The measure of a soldier is not what you do when you're being watched. It's what you do when no one is looking."
Man that was good! It had action and adventure and a lot more mission type storyline. We know more about the Program, more about the MC and more about Mother, Father and Mike. We even have a whole new cast of characters that throw their paths into the way and create more depth and history to both Boy Nobody and all the players. We learn so much more I can't believe we have to wait for another book!
I will definitely read the next one!
Man that was good! It had action and adventure and a lot more mission type storyline. We know more about the Program, more about the MC and more about Mother, Father and Mike. We even have a whole new cast of characters that throw their paths into the way and create more depth and history to both Boy Nobody and all the players. We learn so much more I can't believe we have to wait for another book!
I will definitely read the next one!
amarylissw's review against another edition
5.0
The second book of a series usually tells me if it's gonna be good or not: so it's official now. I love this series. Honestly, I'm not quite sure if I've ever found a series in this genre that I've liked so much, but The Unknown Assassin is pretty amazing.
The writing is purposeful, simple, no extraneous details -- which fits perfectly with our protagonist's mind. The plot is a thrill ride, never stopping, one question smoothly leading into the next, and carrying you along on until the end where you'll be left thinking, "Where's the next book already?" (Thank goodness I only have to wait till June for the next one.)
I really liked the set-up of this story. A so-called "patriotic" camp. A charismatic leader, a rebellious son, and of course someone who will challenge our protagonist's past and all his ideals. I wouldn't necessarily say characters are a weak point of Zadoff's, but I think he might have a hard time with girls. Miranda was really disappointing in this book. She wasn't in there much so there wasn't much development . I preferred Sam from the previous book.
Overall, this series is awesome. I love it. I love our protagonist (whose name I'm still not comfortable using, haha). Can't wait for the next one!
The writing is purposeful, simple, no extraneous details -- which fits perfectly with our protagonist's mind. The plot is a thrill ride, never stopping, one question smoothly leading into the next, and carrying you along on until the end where you'll be left thinking, "Where's the next book already?" (Thank goodness I only have to wait till June for the next one.)
I really liked the set-up of this story. A so-called "patriotic" camp. A charismatic leader, a rebellious son, and of course someone who will challenge our protagonist's past and all his ideals. I wouldn't necessarily say characters are a weak point of Zadoff's, but I think he might have a hard time with girls. Miranda was really disappointing in this book. She wasn't in there much so there wasn't much development
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so when she died, I didn't really care at allSpoiler
One thing I really like about this series is that a lot of times in assassin books, the author doesn't actually give them the guts to kill in the story. They've killed in the past, sure, but when we enter the story, they never kill their targets. But here, our protagonist does kill. He always completes his missions. Even when it hurts. A lot. And I admire that the author was willing to do that.Spoiler
On another note, I found the addition of the chip inside of him interesting. I thought there might've been something wrong with him in the first book since he seemed kind of emotionally stunted, but it never really explored it, so I dismissed it. So I'm happy that it was brought up here. And I thought it was interesting that he actually stuck it back in . . .Overall, this series is awesome. I love it. I love our protagonist (whose name I'm still not comfortable using, haha). Can't wait for the next one!
emtheauthor's review against another edition
4.0
He was the perfect assassin. No name. No past. No remorse.
The perfect assassin doesn't question; he only follows orders. Zach made the perfect assassin until his last assignment was botched and left him haunted with questions. Suddenly, his loyalty, job, and entire existence, really, is uncertain, and he isn't sure how to proceed.
Meanwhile, it's a bad time in The Program to be having doubts. They lost another agent recently, and all suspicion is met with harsher retaliation than usual.
But The Program is desperate, and they call in Zach for another mission to test his loyalty. His objective: take out Eugene Moore, the owner of an extremist military training camp for teenagers. Like dozens of missions before, Zach assimilates himself inside the camp in order to take down his target, but the task proves more complicated than he thought. Secrets and mysteries come to light in the camp, and nothing is as it seems, and Zach must decide what side he is truly on before the curtain closes on everyone.
I remember loving the first book, but I couldn't remember much—I forgot how much I LOVE the writing style. Allen Zadoff exemplifies his character and story with style and tone, and I love it. The plot was just as complex and interesting as its characters. There were so many twists and turns and surprises, and the intricacies highlighted the deep moral questions and gray areas we saw in the characters.
The ending is a good one, and I'm really excited for the finale. This series is one of those hidden gems I often forget about until I open it up again and am immediately sucked inside until it finishes. If you're all for spies and intrigue, this is for you.
Rated 4/5 for conflicting morals, awesome spy stuff, and a complex main character that keeps me thinking
The perfect assassin doesn't question; he only follows orders. Zach made the perfect assassin until his last assignment was botched and left him haunted with questions. Suddenly, his loyalty, job, and entire existence, really, is uncertain, and he isn't sure how to proceed.
Meanwhile, it's a bad time in The Program to be having doubts. They lost another agent recently, and all suspicion is met with harsher retaliation than usual.
But The Program is desperate, and they call in Zach for another mission to test his loyalty. His objective: take out Eugene Moore, the owner of an extremist military training camp for teenagers. Like dozens of missions before, Zach assimilates himself inside the camp in order to take down his target, but the task proves more complicated than he thought. Secrets and mysteries come to light in the camp, and nothing is as it seems, and Zach must decide what side he is truly on before the curtain closes on everyone.
I remember loving the first book, but I couldn't remember much—I forgot how much I LOVE the writing style. Allen Zadoff exemplifies his character and story with style and tone, and I love it. The plot was just as complex and interesting as its characters. There were so many twists and turns and surprises, and the intricacies highlighted the deep moral questions and gray areas we saw in the characters.
The ending is a good one, and I'm really excited for the finale. This series is one of those hidden gems I often forget about until I open it up again and am immediately sucked inside until it finishes. If you're all for spies and intrigue, this is for you.
Rated 4/5 for conflicting morals, awesome spy stuff, and a complex main character that keeps me thinking
andimontgomery's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, my! I Am the Mission was even more exhilarating than I Am the Weapon (formerly known as Boy Nobody).
Benjamin (known as "Daniel" on this mission) is sent to kill the leader of a radical group. But when the mission doesn't go as planned, Daniel is forced to think on his feet, altering his original plans.
Daniel is a smart and highly trained 16-year old assassin who hasn't entirely lost his humanity being trained by The Program. And through the course of things, Daniel learns some VERY interesting revelations about The Program and his past.
The ending knocked me off my feet. I can't believe I have to wait (how long?!) for the next one!
Benjamin (known as "Daniel" on this mission) is sent to kill the leader of a radical group. But when the mission doesn't go as planned, Daniel is forced to think on his feet, altering his original plans.
Daniel is a smart and highly trained 16-year old assassin who hasn't entirely lost his humanity being trained by The Program. And through the course of things, Daniel learns some VERY interesting revelations about The Program and his past.
The ending knocked me off my feet. I can't believe I have to wait (how long?!) for the next one!
andimontgomery's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, my! I Am the Mission was even more exhilarating than I Am the Weapon (formerly known as Boy Nobody).
Benjamin (known as "Daniel" on this mission) is sent to kill the leader of a radical group. But when the mission doesn't go as planned, Daniel is forced to think on his feet, altering his original plans.
Daniel is a smart and highly trained 16-year old assassin who hasn't entirely lost his humanity being trained by The Program. And through the course of things, Daniel learns some VERY interesting revelations about The Program and his past.
The ending knocked me off my feet. I can't believe I have to wait (how long?!) for the next one!
Benjamin (known as "Daniel" on this mission) is sent to kill the leader of a radical group. But when the mission doesn't go as planned, Daniel is forced to think on his feet, altering his original plans.
Daniel is a smart and highly trained 16-year old assassin who hasn't entirely lost his humanity being trained by The Program. And through the course of things, Daniel learns some VERY interesting revelations about The Program and his past.
The ending knocked me off my feet. I can't believe I have to wait (how long?!) for the next one!
msethna's review against another edition
4.0
I am the Mission is book #2 in the Unknown Assassin series and begins right where I am the Weapon ends. Throughout this story, the main character (his new name is Daniel) begins to doubt the Program more and more. He is sent to a military camp with the assignment to assassinate the head of the camp, Moore. When Daniel is not able to kill Moore right away, the Program goes dark and Daniel is stuck making decisions on his own about his life, the assignments he has been given, and who is good or evil. I enjoyed book two even more than book one because Zadoff delves into Daniel's character more. He begins to discover more about himself and who he wants to represent.
Thank goodness Book #3 comes out soon. I can't wait to read I am the Traitor and see which path the Unknown Assassin decides to take.
Thank goodness Book #3 comes out soon. I can't wait to read I am the Traitor and see which path the Unknown Assassin decides to take.