4.02 AVERAGE


Three things are true: 1. Zach remains the boy of my dreams. 2. I didn't realize how much time Cammie spends not talking in a scene where people are waiting for her to speak, lol? and 3. I am having the time of my life.
adventurous challenging funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing medium-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: Yes
adventurous funny 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: Yes

Before I start, I have to start by saying something extremely vital to my review: JOSH WHO?

Agter reading this book, I am infinitesimaly glad that Cammie isn't with Josh. First of all, I've never ever related to him. I didn't like him as a character. I've always found him to be just a distraction to Cammie. I'm glad I didn't need to hear much from him here.

Anyways, this book was great, even better than the first one. I found myself passing the pages faster, because I wanted to discover all the secrets that were being kept. Cammie, as usual, has to deal with being a spy in training as well as just being a teenage girl. Reading her inner turmoil made me realize that although she speaks fourteen different languages and can probably kill you with nothing but a stapler, she is just a teenage girl.

It was fun seeing all the different new characters presented, as well as new situations where the "spy" aspect of the story could be developed.

I love more and more the idea of a school for spies, I'd just love to be part of it.
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Easy read good writing cute

4.3

the plot thickens and we meet ZACH (*the* singular love of my life at the ripe age of 13). the dance, the BRA SCENE iykyk, the stakes, ugh literally why was i sitting in my math class reading this when i could’ve been a spy

In Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy, Cammie Morgan reaches a turning point as she grapples with her identity as both a spy and a teenager. While she’s used to being “The Chameleon,” the arrival of Zach and the Blackthorne Boys forces her to confront being seen by others and herself. Zach’s confident,  presence challenges her in ways that push her out of her comfort zone, sparking growth and self-reflection. 

#ripjoshhhhh
emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

As much as I loveeeee the first book, this book seems a bit unfinished. It leaves a lot to be desired. The introduction of the Blackthorne boys is cool but the boys are more like plot devices, even Zach. We never learn anything about him really so it’s hard to connect with him. Cammie goes through a reflection of figuring out if she should act like herself and what that even means and I don’t feel like we got a good enough resolution to that. It seems like it’s just a filler book which is unfortunate. 

It's fun and escapist.
Plot's OK