Showing posts with label Teen Espionage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teen Espionage. Show all posts
Thursday, July 11, 2013

Book Review: Spies & Prejudice by Talia Vance


 
Publication Date: June 11, 2013

Publisher: EgmontUSA


Synopsis:

Fields’ Rule #1: Don’t fall for the enemy.

Berry Fields is not looking for a boyfriend. She’s busy trailing cheaters and liars in her job as a private investigator, collecting evidence of the affairs she’s sure all men commit. And thanks to a pepper spray incident during an eighth grade game of spin the bottle, the guys at her school are not exactly lining up to date her, either.

So when arrogant—and gorgeous—Tanner Halston rolls into town and calls her “nothing amazing,” it’s no loss for Berry. She’ll forget him in no time. She’s more concerned with the questions surfacing about her mother’s death.

But why does Tanner seem to pop up everywhere in her investigation, always getting in her way? Is he trying to stop her from discovering the truth, or protecting her from an unknown threat? And why can’t Berry remember to hate him when he looks into her eyes?

With a playful nod to Jane Austen, Spies and Prejudice will captivate readers as love and espionage collide.

Strawberry Fields (Berry) is somewhat jaded when it comes to love and relationships. All thanks to her job as a Private Investigator at her father’s business.  Being a teenager has its advantages, since most people tend to overlook them and her, which make her perfect for the job.  She is tough, sarcastic, smart, and guarded. And I liked her personality a lot.  
She ends up meeting Tanner, the potential love interest while on a stakeout with her best friend Mary Chris. Their feelings for each other seemed to take root pretty quickly, so I wasn’t 100 percent believing in their ‘love’. But aside from that, I was able to enjoy book.
The characters were pretty unique and fun to get to know. I liked the mystery aspect of the story, more than the romance part of the story. The questions revolving around Berry’s mother’s death and the possible connection with Mary Chris’s dad was an interesting twist and I wanted to keep reading to discover all the answers.
As far as retellings go, this is the first Pride and Prejudice retelling I have ever read. I absolutely adore Pride and Prejudice and pretty much all Jane Austen novels btw. The characters in SP had their own original personality with a little from PP thrown in. I wasn’t in love with it, but I still enjoyed it. Spies and Prejudice is a cute, quirky, and entertaining summer read.
 

Rating 3½ out of 5.

**I received this book on behalf of EgmontUSA in exchange for nothing, but my honest opinion. Thank you.**
  

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Double Crossed: A Spy & Thieves Story by Ally Carter


Macey McHenry—Glamorous society girl or spy-in-training?

W.W. Hale V—Heir to an American dynasty or master thief?

There are two sides to every coin. Whether these two can work together is a tossup.
Born into privilege, Macey and Hale are experts at mingling with the upper class. But even if they’ve never raised an eyebrow at the glitz, neither teenager has ever felt at home with the glamour.
When Macey and Hale meet at a society gala, the party takes a dangerous turn. Suddenly they’re at the center of a hostage situation, and it’s up to them to stop the thugs from becoming hostile. Will Macey’s spy skills and Hale’s con-man ways be enough to outsmart a ruthless gang? Or will they have to seek out the ultimate inside girl to help?


The worlds of Heist Society and the Gallagher Girls collide in Ally Carter’s fast-paced, high-stakes and tantalizing new story. Get a behind the scenes glimpse as Ally delivers an irresistible thriller that is full of her signature style and savvy twists.

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Different worlds collide in Double Crossed: A Spies & Thieves Story. Ally Carter’s short story e-book combining two of her popular book series, Gallagher Girls and Heist Society.
Macey and Hale meet each other while attending the same party in New York. However, bad guys in masks ruin the night by crashing the party and taking everyone inside hostage.  Despite their different skills, these two decide to work together to figure out what is going on and why in order to put an end to it. I like their interactions and witty banter with each other. It was a lot fun to read.

“Why don’t I know you?” “Does anyone ever really know someone else?” “You think you’re cute,” she told him. “You think you’re gorgeous. But I’m the one guy here who knows better.” “So I’m not gorgeous?” Macey challenged. “Of course you are.” He started away, turned back at the last minute. “But I’m the guy who figured out that’s not all you are.”
-Ally Carter, Double Crossed: A Spies & Thieves Story

I have always been curious about the Heist Society series since I have heard a lot about it. This story wet my appetite for the books. The storyline and characters are entertaining and unique.  


Rating: 4 out of 5.


** I received this book from Disney Hyperion in exchange for nothing, but my honest review. Thank you!** 


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