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sh543's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Gun violence, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Blood
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, and Death
pagebypaigebks's review
4.0
"Unlike the living, the dead can’t hurt you.”
I'd like to thank Simon & Schuster for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
I've also posted this review on Instagram and my blog.
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Content Warnings: violence, death, mention of child abuse and car accident
This was a fantastic middle grade read! From the first page, City Spies grabbed my attention. Each of the characters were unique and intriguing in their own way. I loved learning more about each of them and I was very invested in their backstories. The world-building was perfectly paced. We learned about the interconnected spy world gradually which kept you wanting more. Speaking of the writing style, I really enjoyed the multiple perspectives! It gave the book an immersive quality that sucked me in while reading. The plot was action-packed and kept me guessing at every turn. It has everything a great spy book needs: daring heists, impressive gadgets, and thrilling chase scenes. I can't wait to see. what the rest of the series has in store!
With a loveable cast of characters, an action-packed plot, and immersive writing, City Spies is a must-read!
I'd like to thank Simon & Schuster for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
I've also posted this review on Instagram and my blog.
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Content Warnings: violence, death, mention of child abuse and car accident
This was a fantastic middle grade read! From the first page, City Spies grabbed my attention. Each of the characters were unique and intriguing in their own way. I loved learning more about each of them and I was very invested in their backstories. The world-building was perfectly paced. We learned about the interconnected spy world gradually which kept you wanting more. Speaking of the writing style, I really enjoyed the multiple perspectives! It gave the book an immersive quality that sucked me in while reading. The plot was action-packed and kept me guessing at every turn. It has everything a great spy book needs: daring heists, impressive gadgets, and thrilling chase scenes. I can't wait to see. what the rest of the series has in store!
With a loveable cast of characters, an action-packed plot, and immersive writing, City Spies is a must-read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, and Death
Minor: Child abuse and Car accident
megmro's review
adventurous
medium-paced
3.75
This was good, but I didn't love it as much as Ponti's other series, Framed. I loved the diverse characters, and the fun spy premise, but it was a little more forgettable to me. Still, I'll probably encourage my kids to read it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
wickedreads's review against another edition
3.0
It’s a cute little found family spy story! Great twist at the end to keep the reader excited about the rest of the series.
Tags: girl behind the computer, hacker, languages, France, orphans, standing up for the little guy, screw racists, Hispanic main character, spy school, found family
Tags: girl behind the computer, hacker, languages, France, orphans, standing up for the little guy, screw racists, Hispanic main character, spy school, found family
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Racism, and Child abuse
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