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theoceanrose's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for an advanced electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Josie Black returns from a trip to Paris with her mom, but she can't really remember it... she leaves school early when her mom comes for her, but the details of that are fuzzy too... something is going on, things aren't as they seem, and Josie is on the prowl to figure out what it is. When she does, she will have to make a choice...
I read this graphic novel with my Grade 6 homeroom, and while they questioned some of the story, they were practically tripping over each other to be the one reading for a character. Complete with sound effects, this book was enjoyable enough to hold the attention of multiple 11-year-olds, which is definitely worth something!
Josie Black returns from a trip to Paris with her mom, but she can't really remember it... she leaves school early when her mom comes for her, but the details of that are fuzzy too... something is going on, things aren't as they seem, and Josie is on the prowl to figure out what it is. When she does, she will have to make a choice...
I read this graphic novel with my Grade 6 homeroom, and while they questioned some of the story, they were practically tripping over each other to be the one reading for a character. Complete with sound effects, this book was enjoyable enough to hold the attention of multiple 11-year-olds, which is definitely worth something!
sophiemolly13's review against another edition
4.0
The Spy Who Raised Me is a book with a strong girl-power message. I loved the illustrations and the plot in general! One thing I didn’t like was how JB didn’t feel any remorse for her mother going to jail. If they were close for a long time, I think it would be hard to understand her mother is a criminal. Despite that, I didn’t see any other flaws in this book! Great for children of all ages!
sophiemolly13's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Spy Who Raised Me is a book with a strong girl-power message. I loved the illustrations and the plot in general! One thing I didn’t like was how JB didn’t feel any remorse for her mother going to jail. If they were close for a long time, I think it would be hard to understand her mother is a criminal. Despite that, I didn’t see any other flaws in this book! Great for children of all ages!
The Spy Who Raised Me is a book with a strong girl-power message. I loved the illustrations and the plot in general! One thing I didn’t like was how JB didn’t feel any remorse for her mother going to jail. If they were close for a long time, I think it would be hard to understand her mother is a criminal. Despite that, I didn’t see any other flaws in this book! Great for children of all ages!
annas_sweets_and_stories's review
4.0
What a fun and action packed graphic novel! I loved the monochromatic color scheme and the art was effective. As for the storyline, I am always here for daughters who break away from their toxic mothers and realize they are badass and awesome all by themselves and that they don't need a mother's love to thrive.
This graphic novel is about JB, who is a spy, but she doesn't know it. Her mom, also a spy, has been using JB as a tool and an experiment by programming her with super special spy skills. When JB finds this out, she's furious and confused and goes on a spy adventure to find all the answers she seeks.
Honestly, this was highly entertaining and a quick read. Definitely recommend when this comes out in April. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
After reading some other reviews, I realize that I may have been conditioned to not realize how serious this plot it. It really is essentially child abuse, but my own history allowed me to laugh at it vs take it very seriously. Please be aware that this plot is there and could be triggering for some.
This graphic novel is about JB, who is a spy, but she doesn't know it. Her mom, also a spy, has been using JB as a tool and an experiment by programming her with super special spy skills. When JB finds this out, she's furious and confused and goes on a spy adventure to find all the answers she seeks.
Honestly, this was highly entertaining and a quick read. Definitely recommend when this comes out in April. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
After reading some other reviews, I realize that I may have been conditioned to not realize how serious this plot it. It really is essentially child abuse, but my own history allowed me to laugh at it vs take it very seriously. Please be aware that this plot is there and could be triggering for some.
_morgueann's review
2.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Graphic Universe for access to an advance digital copy of The Spy Who Raised Me. The concept of a teen programmed to be an elite spy, but not knowing it is interesting. The concept will appeal to many. However, the graphic novel doesn't deliver. Characters and motives were not fully developed.
annida's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks netgally & the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review
The moral lesson is simply good! It told us that sometimes parents also make mistakes. I love this, but not to the point where I'll hype this more. I mean, the book was nice, but there's something about it that made me feel that it won't receive a 5-star rate from me. I guess it's because the color. Too much shade of red, I'm a little bit uncomfortable reading this because of it. And also the plot was a little bit predictable and slow at first
The moral lesson is simply good! It told us that sometimes parents also make mistakes. I love this, but not to the point where I'll hype this more. I mean, the book was nice, but there's something about it that made me feel that it won't receive a 5-star rate from me. I guess it's because the color. Too much shade of red, I'm a little bit uncomfortable reading this because of it. And also the plot was a little bit predictable and slow at first
kiki86's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley for sending me this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Spy Who Raised Me is a book with a strong girl-power message. I loved the illustrations and the plot in general! One thing I didn’t like was how JB didn’t feel any remorse for her mother going to jail. If they were close for a long time, I think it would be hard to understand her mother is a criminal.
Over all, if this becomes a series, I would definitely continue reading on.
The Spy Who Raised Me is a book with a strong girl-power message. I loved the illustrations and the plot in general! One thing I didn’t like was how JB didn’t feel any remorse for her mother going to jail. If they were close for a long time, I think it would be hard to understand her mother is a criminal.
Over all, if this becomes a series, I would definitely continue reading on.
yourlocalbookreader's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars.
This was a fun graphic novel. But also kinda bad in parts. This is a story essentially about child abuse but written in a funny tone. I also wasn't a huge fan of the color palette used throughout the book, nor was I a fan of the way the characters were drawn in a "human but slightly off" style.
However things i did love? I loved them a lot. There was a lot of good one liners and the plot moved at a consistent place. The little funny plot reveals were cute and adorable. The plot twist about the mom volunteering her up for this came at the right point and the author did a good job at dehumanizing the mom further and further as time went on. Big Sugar being the evil company was very apt.
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The ARC of this graphic novel was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fun graphic novel. But also kinda bad in parts. This is a story essentially about child abuse but written in a funny tone. I also wasn't a huge fan of the color palette used throughout the book, nor was I a fan of the way the characters were drawn in a "human but slightly off" style.
However things i did love? I loved them a lot. There was a lot of good one liners and the plot moved at a consistent place. The little funny plot reveals were cute and adorable. The plot twist about the mom volunteering her up for this came at the right point and the author did a good job at dehumanizing the mom further and further as time went on. Big Sugar being the evil company was very apt.
The ARC of this graphic novel was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
thepaperbackbruncher's review
3.0
This graphic novel was gifted to me by Lerner Publishing Group, Graphic Universe ™, and Netgalley in an exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Synopsis: Josie is a normal teenager, goes to school, hangs out with her best friend, and experiences the casual blackout in memory. Oh wait, that's not normal? Josie begins to piece together the missing pieces in her memory, and finds out she has been programmed by her mother to be a SUPER SPY! She can speak multiple languages, fight like a trained agent, and has dozens of other skills that she is only realising she has been unaware of.
Art: I loved the cover and was excited to see what's inside, I will say the art definitely matches the style of the cover, but it's very simple and all in the red color scheme.
Writing: I loved the storyline but felt that it fell a little flat. There wasn't much explanation, and too much action. I really wanted to love it, but it fell a bit short for me. I did however still enjoy it, and would recommend for a quick, fun read.
Synopsis: Josie is a normal teenager, goes to school, hangs out with her best friend, and experiences the casual blackout in memory. Oh wait, that's not normal? Josie begins to piece together the missing pieces in her memory, and finds out she has been programmed by her mother to be a SUPER SPY! She can speak multiple languages, fight like a trained agent, and has dozens of other skills that she is only realising she has been unaware of.
Art: I loved the cover and was excited to see what's inside, I will say the art definitely matches the style of the cover, but it's very simple and all in the red color scheme.
Writing: I loved the storyline but felt that it fell a little flat. There wasn't much explanation, and too much action. I really wanted to love it, but it fell a bit short for me. I did however still enjoy it, and would recommend for a quick, fun read.
krys_and_books's review against another edition
3.0
The Spy Who Raised Me is a fun, quick read about Josie Black (J.B.) finding out that her mom has raised her as a sleeper agent without her ever knowing. J.B. now needs to decide if she’s going to live the life her mom wants for her or if she’s going to live her own life.
This was a fast paced adventure. J.B. accidentally finds out her mom has trigger words that control her skills and memory when her mom fails to use them right away before a mission she’s being sent out on. From there J.B. picks apart the truths and lies of her life with the help of her best friend Zoe and has to decide who she wants to be and what she wants to do with the skills she’d been given without her consent.
Is J.B.’s loyalty to her blood and the company that gave her the skills she has, or is to something else?
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J.B. was a fun character who adapts incredibly quick to what’s going on and goes with the flow. The best part of the story was Zoe and her dedication to her friend and willingness to follow her into danger to make sure she’d come out on the other side alright.
***
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I was able to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fast paced adventure. J.B. accidentally finds out her mom has trigger words that control her skills and memory when her mom fails to use them right away before a mission she’s being sent out on. From there J.B. picks apart the truths and lies of her life with the help of her best friend Zoe and has to decide who she wants to be and what she wants to do with the skills she’d been given without her consent.
Is J.B.’s loyalty to her blood and the company that gave her the skills she has, or is to something else?
***
J.B. was a fun character who adapts incredibly quick to what’s going on and goes with the flow. The best part of the story was Zoe and her dedication to her friend and willingness to follow her into danger to make sure she’d come out on the other side alright.
***
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I was able to read this book in exchange for an honest review.