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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Cammie Morgan returns from winter break to a debriefing at the super secret CIA headquarters in D.C. While her whole surrounding amazes her she can't help but to be nervous as it dredges up all the old memories of Josh. On her way home from her debriefing Cammie finds that her mom is acting very weird, but when she asks her about it she simply says nothing. When Cammie finally arrives back at Gallagher Academy she is overjoyed to be reconnected with her friends and even schoolwork, except she senses that something isn't quite the same. Her suspicion is soon confirmed when it is announced that the boys of Blackthorne Academy will be spending the semester at Gallagher Academy. Having never really been exposed to boys all the girls are shocked and don't really know quite how to handle the situation. While most girls are head over heels excited about the boys' visit, Cammie and her friends are a little skeptical. Even though she's a little hesitant Cammie can't help falling into a hard to read relationship with Blackthorne cutie Zach. Will Cammie figure out her relationship with Zach? Are the Blackthorne boys at Gallagher for a good reason, or are they up to no good?
I was really excited about reading this book as I really, really liked the first one, I'd Tell You I Love You, but Then I'd Have to Kill You. I liked this book almost as much as the first one. The story was still great and the book was jam packed with lots of adventure, but I found Cammie wallowed a little too much in this book. Other then that though the book was great. I loved all of the spy adventure that was going on and especially loved the girl power! I think this series is almost like a girl version of Alex Rider, except Cammie's not as adventurous, yet! I also really liked how Cammie grew as a person in this book. She started off a little shaky, but then resolved all her trust problems and returned to the good old Cammie we knew in the first book. As always with these kind of books though the ever so talented Ally Carter left us hanging on a thread as to what was going to happen next! All the information regarding the next book in the series, including the title, is highly top secret, but I do know that it is in the works and I cannot wait.
I was really excited about reading this book as I really, really liked the first one, I'd Tell You I Love You, but Then I'd Have to Kill You. I liked this book almost as much as the first one. The story was still great and the book was jam packed with lots of adventure, but I found Cammie wallowed a little too much in this book. Other then that though the book was great. I loved all of the spy adventure that was going on and especially loved the girl power! I think this series is almost like a girl version of Alex Rider, except Cammie's not as adventurous, yet! I also really liked how Cammie grew as a person in this book. She started off a little shaky, but then resolved all her trust problems and returned to the good old Cammie we knew in the first book. As always with these kind of books though the ever so talented Ally Carter left us hanging on a thread as to what was going to happen next! All the information regarding the next book in the series, including the title, is highly top secret, but I do know that it is in the works and I cannot wait.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's a pleasure to dive again in Cammie's spy adventures. This time the Gallager Girls have to deal with competition: the Blackthorne boys are coming to town.
With the "Josh fiasco", Cammie is not ready to deal with boys again, but a certain Zach kept interfering with her. Adding to that: secrets, lies and a certain ex-boyfriend reappear in the picture. Will Cammie ready for another mission?
This book was as good as the first one. It was entertaining, funny and light. Cammie's ignorance was adorable and Zach was an intriguing character, much more interesting than Josh! I really liked the fact that the Blackthorne boys were in the picture, it was funny to see how the girls behaved around them.
If you'd liked [b:I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You|852470|I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1)|Ally Carter|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1275627200s/852470.jpg|1008494], don't hesitate to read the sequel! I can't wait to read more about Cammie's adventure.
4.5 stars!
With the "Josh fiasco", Cammie is not ready to deal with boys again, but a certain Zach kept interfering with her. Adding to that: secrets, lies and a certain ex-boyfriend reappear in the picture. Will Cammie ready for another mission?
This book was as good as the first one. It was entertaining, funny and light. Cammie's ignorance was adorable and Zach was an intriguing character, much more interesting than Josh! I really liked the fact that the Blackthorne boys were in the picture, it was funny to see how the girls behaved around them.
If you'd liked [b:I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You|852470|I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1)|Ally Carter|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1275627200s/852470.jpg|1008494], don't hesitate to read the sequel! I can't wait to read more about Cammie's adventure.
4.5 stars!
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Better than the first GG book!
If you have not read I'd Tell You I Love, But Then I'd Have to Kill You, do not read further! If you have you are good to continue reading. :D
Ally Carter has taken the spy world and used it to create another beautifully crafted book. I was hooked by just the summary and read this book quickly.
Cammie, Bex, Liz, and Macey are back and determined to get through another semester at the Gallagher Academy. Cammie just had a debriefing with the CIA about her escapades from the previous semester and not only did she have to give Josh up, she is not allowed to see or speak to him again. All of her secret hideaways and passages are blocked and she is under more scrutiny then ever before. Now the girls have to live with boys. They always thought there was a spy school for boys, now they know for sure. New characters are introduced in this book, like Zach, but I don't want to give anything away!
This book was better than I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by a long shot. Yes, we no longer have Josh & Cammie's relationship to look forward to, but now the girls have a huge distraction, boys. The question is can they still pass all their classes and act when called on for a mission.
I loved this book. Cammie still needs help from her friends to crack a new code, living with and trusting boys. I remember when I was working on that code. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has read I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You and wants to read more about Cammie's spy life.
To view more of my reviews visit: http://doodlesbookblog.blogspot.com
Ally Carter has taken the spy world and used it to create another beautifully crafted book. I was hooked by just the summary and read this book quickly.
Cammie, Bex, Liz, and Macey are back and determined to get through another semester at the Gallagher Academy. Cammie just had a debriefing with the CIA about her escapades from the previous semester and not only did she have to give Josh up, she is not allowed to see or speak to him again. All of her secret hideaways and passages are blocked and she is under more scrutiny then ever before. Now the girls have to live with boys. They always thought there was a spy school for boys, now they know for sure. New characters are introduced in this book, like Zach, but I don't want to give anything away!
This book was better than I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by a long shot. Yes, we no longer have Josh & Cammie's relationship to look forward to, but now the girls have a huge distraction, boys. The question is can they still pass all their classes and act when called on for a mission.
I loved this book. Cammie still needs help from her friends to crack a new code, living with and trusting boys. I remember when I was working on that code. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has read I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You and wants to read more about Cammie's spy life.
To view more of my reviews visit: http://doodlesbookblog.blogspot.com
I can’t critically review this for a few reasons, and all of them are kinda dumb. I keep finding myself in this novel.
I read this novel (this whole series really) when I was twelve. When I was discovering all the potential people I could be at the time and deciding what that meant. So at the time, I sucked books down and, apparently, used them to build pieces of myself that would last. I sign my notes with my initial because of ~some hot book character~ from way back when. That’s Zach. I say things take “forever and a day” because Cammie’s elevator ride takes forever and a day. There are phrases and behaviors I have now that I stole from this book, things for which I’d long ago forgotten the origin. Lines came back to me as if I’d read them days ago; I must have read them hundreds of times as a kid, thinking they were so grand.
But on the other hand, he’d offered me candy once when I was hungry, and I couldn’t help thinking that maybe that made him sort of knightlike after all. That maybe it wasn’t his fault his armor was kind of tarnished.
I loved that line as a kid; I love it now. Cross My Heart and Hope To Spy isn’t spectacular or groundbreaking (though it is so much better than the first one), and it will never make literary history. Some jokes are corny, some logic is faulty, and you can’t help but notice that the girls have rather big holes in their education in terms of the real world. But re-reading this was a reminder of the importance of some YA fiction, especially that which depicts young, capable women: the fiction we read as kids helps shapes us and stays with us long after we forget it.
This was an absolute joy to rediscover.
Oh and FOLLOW UP: 100 million stars to Zachary Goode, the lone non-toxic 2000s era bad boy I have found. Flirtation quality off the charts. Sweetness level sugar. Sass degree?? Doctorate. I love this man.
I read this novel (this whole series really) when I was twelve. When I was discovering all the potential people I could be at the time and deciding what that meant. So at the time, I sucked books down and, apparently, used them to build pieces of myself that would last. I sign my notes with my initial because of ~some hot book character~ from way back when. That’s Zach. I say things take “forever and a day” because Cammie’s elevator ride takes forever and a day. There are phrases and behaviors I have now that I stole from this book, things for which I’d long ago forgotten the origin. Lines came back to me as if I’d read them days ago; I must have read them hundreds of times as a kid, thinking they were so grand.
But on the other hand, he’d offered me candy once when I was hungry, and I couldn’t help thinking that maybe that made him sort of knightlike after all. That maybe it wasn’t his fault his armor was kind of tarnished.
I loved that line as a kid; I love it now. Cross My Heart and Hope To Spy isn’t spectacular or groundbreaking (though it is so much better than the first one), and it will never make literary history. Some jokes are corny, some logic is faulty, and you can’t help but notice that the girls have rather big holes in their education in terms of the real world. But re-reading this was a reminder of the importance of some YA fiction, especially that which depicts young, capable women: the fiction we read as kids helps shapes us and stays with us long after we forget it.
This was an absolute joy to rediscover.
Oh and FOLLOW UP: 100 million stars to Zachary Goode, the lone non-toxic 2000s era bad boy I have found. Flirtation quality off the charts. Sweetness level sugar. Sass degree?? Doctorate. I love this man.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes