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Jasmine Thomas may not be completely normal, but she’s a pretty typical seventeen-year-old girl. She hates the rich mean kids, loves her best friends, and can’t wait to get out of school each day. Her spare time is spent at The Ring — a boxing gym where she practically grew up — learning karate, boxing and street fighting. So, yeah, Jaz can kick some major butt.
Life seems pretty normal until the day Ryan Fletcher enters her gym…mysterious and hot with heaps of bad boy charm. Sure, she checks him out. Who wouldn’t? But what doesn’t show on his gorgeous abs are secrets and lies that dominate his very grown-up world. Now Jaz has to figure out just how far she is willing to go to know more. Could Ryan really be offering the life-fulfilling life path she’s always dreamed of?
Life seems pretty normal until the day Ryan Fletcher enters her gym…mysterious and hot with heaps of bad boy charm. Sure, she checks him out. Who wouldn’t? But what doesn’t show on his gorgeous abs are secrets and lies that dominate his very grown-up world. Now Jaz has to figure out just how far she is willing to go to know more. Could Ryan really be offering the life-fulfilling life path she’s always dreamed of?
336 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2014
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26 books313 followersBestselling rural author of books set in outback Western Australia. Small communities, farming, great aussie characters and mother nature. Also writes YA.
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August 24, 2023
The Recruit is a YA novel centring around a 17 yr old, who attends a private high school, works at a boxing ring/gym, who fences, fights, shoots, does yoga and is being recruited to become an undercover agent.
It may not sound like a book for some but it’s certainly my kind of read, the story blue me away, it was exciting and fun and I absolutely loved it.
Jaz is the strong and gutsy main character of this story, her best friends are Anna and Taylor and they are just too adorable for words and a huge part of the story.
This has absolutely everything, and I mean everything I love in books: secret agent, black ops, guns, kick-arse heroine, action, suspense, a fast pace, oh and not to forget an equally kick-arse hero.
It may not sound like a book for some but it’s certainly my kind of read, the story blue me away, it was exciting and fun and I absolutely loved it.
Jaz is the strong and gutsy main character of this story, her best friends are Anna and Taylor and they are just too adorable for words and a huge part of the story.
This has absolutely everything, and I mean everything I love in books: secret agent, black ops, guns, kick-arse heroine, action, suspense, a fast pace, oh and not to forget an equally kick-arse hero.
July 29, 2016
The Recruit is an almost typical book about an almost typical seventeen-year-old Australian girl named Jaz (short for Jasmine). She has a strong kick-ass personality, is not very popular at school and hates the other well-liked, rich students. She usually hangs out with her two best friends, the clever Anna and the handsome Taylor, whom she fancies a lot, but does not dare ask out given they have known each other since they were kids. She’s really fond of fighting sports, is a member of a fencing club, accompanies Tay to the firing range and goes working out and sparring at The Ring every time she can. Jaz is in her last year at school and wonders what she will do once school is over. She lives with her mum Tasha, stepfather Paul and younger stepbrother Simon. Her father died when she was a toddler and she does not remember him. All she has left from him is a gold medallion she sneaked out of her mum’s bedroom.
One day, a yummy bloke comes to The Ring. He is very well-shaped and smoking hot. His name is Ryan Fletcher and he is a few years older than she. They share the same passion for fighting sports and as the story goes, they start hanging out at The Ring, sparring and competing with each other to know who will kick the other’s butt. Ryan is very secretive and quite mysterious and Jaz would love to know more about him.
The first half of the book is quite slow, we share the daily life of a teenager and nothing really exciting happens. But, just when I thought it would get boring, something happens and then, I got stuck into the book and could not leave it until I was done with it. Since this book is the first in a series, I understand the need for setting up all the characters, their life and their environment, so it is understandable that the beginning of the book should be quite slow and uneventful.
The author’s writing is nice and though it took me some time to get used to the Australian teenage language, it is easy to read. I really wanted to know more about Jaz and Ryan and wanted to see what would happen, so I just kept reading. Though the plot is quite obvious and not really surprising, the characters are very realistic and I enjoyed spending time with them and seeing them grow together. I will probably read the second volume of this series, since I now have open questions about what will happen next to our heroine and her friends.
This book is not my favourite, but it was still pleasant to read through. So, if you enjoy a pretty simple Young Adult novel with no complicated plot twist, I would recommend it to you.
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The Recruit est un livre presque banal à propos de Jaz (diminutif de Jasmine), une adolescente australienne de 17 ans presque banale. Elle a un caractère bien trempé, n’est pas très appréciée à l’école et déteste les gosses de riches populaires, qui le lui rendent assez bien. Elle passe son temps avec ses deux meilleurs amis, l’intelligente Anna et le beau gosse Taylor, qu’elle aime secrètement, mais qu’elle n’ose pas draguer ouvertement étant donné qu'ils se connaissent depuis la plus tendre enfance. Jaz est passionnée de sports de combat, est membre d'un club d'escrime, accompagne Tay au champ de tir et s’entraîne au Ring dès qu'elle en a l’occasion. Jaz est dans sa dernière année à l'école et n’a aucune idée de quelle direction donner à son avenir une fois qu’elle aura terminé l'école. Elle vit avec sa maman Tasha, son beau-père Paul et son demi-frère Simon. Son père est décédé alors qu’elle était toute petite et elle n’a aucun souvenir de lui. La seule chose qu’il lui reste de lui est un médaillon en or qu’elle a subtilisé dans la chambre de sa maman.
Un jour, Ryan Fletcher, un garçon très attirant un peu plus âgé que Jaz vient s’inscrire au Ring. Il est bien bâti et terriblement canon. Ils partagent la même passion pour les sports de combat et au fil de l’histoire, ils commencent à s’entraîner ensemble au Ring et à se taquiner pour savoir lequel des deux donnera une correction à l’autre. Ryan est très secret et assez mystérieux et Jaz aimerait le percer à jour.
La première moitié du livre est assez lente, on suit la vie quotidienne d'une adolescente et il ne se passe rien de vraiment excitant. Mais juste au moment où je commençais à penser que le livre allait être ennuyeux, il se passe quelque chose et à partir de ce moment-là, je n’ai plus pu lâcher le livre avant de l’avoir terminé. Comme il est le premier d'une série, je comprends la nécessité de mettre en place tous les personnages, leur vie et leur environnement et il est donc compréhensible que le début du livre puisse être assez lent et sans rebondissement.
Le style de l'auteure est agréable et même s’il m'a fallu quelque temps pour m'habituer au registre de langage adolescent-australien, il est facile à lire et il me tardait vraiment d’en savoir plus sur les aventures de Jaz et Ryan. Bien que l'intrigue soit assez évidente et pas vraiment surprenante, les personnages sont très réalistes et j'ai bien aimé passer du temps avec eux. J’ai également apprécié les voir évoluer ensemble. Je lirai probablement le deuxième tome de cette série lorsqu’il sortira, puisque l’auteure m’a laissée sur ma faim avec des questions en suspens et que j’ai envie de savoir ce qu’il se passera pour notre héroïne et ses amis.
Ce livre n'est pas un coup de cœur, mais sa lecture était néanmoins plaisante, donc si vous cherchez un roman YA assez simple sans rebondissement compliqué, je peux vous le recommander.
One day, a yummy bloke comes to The Ring. He is very well-shaped and smoking hot. His name is Ryan Fletcher and he is a few years older than she. They share the same passion for fighting sports and as the story goes, they start hanging out at The Ring, sparring and competing with each other to know who will kick the other’s butt. Ryan is very secretive and quite mysterious and Jaz would love to know more about him.
The first half of the book is quite slow, we share the daily life of a teenager and nothing really exciting happens. But, just when I thought it would get boring, something happens and then, I got stuck into the book and could not leave it until I was done with it. Since this book is the first in a series, I understand the need for setting up all the characters, their life and their environment, so it is understandable that the beginning of the book should be quite slow and uneventful.
The author’s writing is nice and though it took me some time to get used to the Australian teenage language, it is easy to read. I really wanted to know more about Jaz and Ryan and wanted to see what would happen, so I just kept reading. Though the plot is quite obvious and not really surprising, the characters are very realistic and I enjoyed spending time with them and seeing them grow together. I will probably read the second volume of this series, since I now have open questions about what will happen next to our heroine and her friends.
This book is not my favourite, but it was still pleasant to read through. So, if you enjoy a pretty simple Young Adult novel with no complicated plot twist, I would recommend it to you.
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The Recruit est un livre presque banal à propos de Jaz (diminutif de Jasmine), une adolescente australienne de 17 ans presque banale. Elle a un caractère bien trempé, n’est pas très appréciée à l’école et déteste les gosses de riches populaires, qui le lui rendent assez bien. Elle passe son temps avec ses deux meilleurs amis, l’intelligente Anna et le beau gosse Taylor, qu’elle aime secrètement, mais qu’elle n’ose pas draguer ouvertement étant donné qu'ils se connaissent depuis la plus tendre enfance. Jaz est passionnée de sports de combat, est membre d'un club d'escrime, accompagne Tay au champ de tir et s’entraîne au Ring dès qu'elle en a l’occasion. Jaz est dans sa dernière année à l'école et n’a aucune idée de quelle direction donner à son avenir une fois qu’elle aura terminé l'école. Elle vit avec sa maman Tasha, son beau-père Paul et son demi-frère Simon. Son père est décédé alors qu’elle était toute petite et elle n’a aucun souvenir de lui. La seule chose qu’il lui reste de lui est un médaillon en or qu’elle a subtilisé dans la chambre de sa maman.
Un jour, Ryan Fletcher, un garçon très attirant un peu plus âgé que Jaz vient s’inscrire au Ring. Il est bien bâti et terriblement canon. Ils partagent la même passion pour les sports de combat et au fil de l’histoire, ils commencent à s’entraîner ensemble au Ring et à se taquiner pour savoir lequel des deux donnera une correction à l’autre. Ryan est très secret et assez mystérieux et Jaz aimerait le percer à jour.
La première moitié du livre est assez lente, on suit la vie quotidienne d'une adolescente et il ne se passe rien de vraiment excitant. Mais juste au moment où je commençais à penser que le livre allait être ennuyeux, il se passe quelque chose et à partir de ce moment-là, je n’ai plus pu lâcher le livre avant de l’avoir terminé. Comme il est le premier d'une série, je comprends la nécessité de mettre en place tous les personnages, leur vie et leur environnement et il est donc compréhensible que le début du livre puisse être assez lent et sans rebondissement.
Le style de l'auteure est agréable et même s’il m'a fallu quelque temps pour m'habituer au registre de langage adolescent-australien, il est facile à lire et il me tardait vraiment d’en savoir plus sur les aventures de Jaz et Ryan. Bien que l'intrigue soit assez évidente et pas vraiment surprenante, les personnages sont très réalistes et j'ai bien aimé passer du temps avec eux. J’ai également apprécié les voir évoluer ensemble. Je lirai probablement le deuxième tome de cette série lorsqu’il sortira, puisque l’auteure m’a laissée sur ma faim avec des questions en suspens et que j’ai envie de savoir ce qu’il se passera pour notre héroïne et ses amis.
Ce livre n'est pas un coup de cœur, mais sa lecture était néanmoins plaisante, donc si vous cherchez un roman YA assez simple sans rebondissement compliqué, je peux vous le recommander.
December 7, 2014
Deciding what books I want to read depends on a few factors. If it's not an author on my automatic buy list then I go by book cover, and synopsis. What drew me to The Recruit was the synopsis, after reading it I knew I had to get hold of this book.
Jasmine, or Jaz to her friends, is a street smart, battle ready teenager. She can box, fight, and fence like nobody, and her skills come in handy when she saves her arch nemesis from being dragged down a dark alley in the first chapter of the book. If you want to introduce a brand new character to this world THIS is a way to do it, and ensure you have the attention of the reader immediately.
On the outside Jasmine is an average teenager, she hangs with her friends Anna and Taylor, goes to school, but also goes to The Ring, a boxing club that is run by her friends relative, Pax. Jasmine has come to this club so often that when Pax is away, Jasmine is one of the few to hold the keys to the building.
The Recruit was a quick read for me, and that was just because I could not read fast enough, I needed to know who this mysterious Ryan was and how he knew Pax, I wondered if Taylor would ever know what Jaz felt about him, and I was constantly trying to guess what Jaz would do when she left school.
When we first meet Ryan I didn't know how to take him, he knew Pax but seemed surprised to find Jaz, and as Jaz and Ryan slowly become closer in the back of my mind I felt like he was hiding something from Jaz about her father, I got the feeling that he somehow knew who her Dad was. The moment I began to like him was hen he rode in like a knight in shining armor in his car and saved Jaz's life. I will also admit to having my heart in my throat at this moment, no matter how great Jaz's skills are I just couldn't see a wait out of this situation for her.
The pacing of The Recruit was steady and didn't feel rushed, the passage of time clear and explained and the plot definitely kept me reading. I like to pretend I am good at connecting dots, but most of the time it has to be staring me right in the face before I actually make the connection. The Recruit had me so distracted with Jaz and Ryan that I didn't make a connection till I got about 75% of the way through, and even then it was almost staring right in my face.
The Recruit is the first book I have read by Fiona, and I found myself quickly falling into this world. While a lot of the questions I had were resolved, there was still one that I needed to know more about. I can't wait to read the next installment and find out what Jaz has to do and if this question is answered for me.
Jasmine, or Jaz to her friends, is a street smart, battle ready teenager. She can box, fight, and fence like nobody, and her skills come in handy when she saves her arch nemesis from being dragged down a dark alley in the first chapter of the book. If you want to introduce a brand new character to this world THIS is a way to do it, and ensure you have the attention of the reader immediately.
On the outside Jasmine is an average teenager, she hangs with her friends Anna and Taylor, goes to school, but also goes to The Ring, a boxing club that is run by her friends relative, Pax. Jasmine has come to this club so often that when Pax is away, Jasmine is one of the few to hold the keys to the building.
The Recruit was a quick read for me, and that was just because I could not read fast enough, I needed to know who this mysterious Ryan was and how he knew Pax, I wondered if Taylor would ever know what Jaz felt about him, and I was constantly trying to guess what Jaz would do when she left school.
When we first meet Ryan I didn't know how to take him, he knew Pax but seemed surprised to find Jaz, and as Jaz and Ryan slowly become closer in the back of my mind I felt like he was hiding something from Jaz about her father, I got the feeling that he somehow knew who her Dad was. The moment I began to like him was hen he rode in like a knight in shining armor in his car and saved Jaz's life. I will also admit to having my heart in my throat at this moment, no matter how great Jaz's skills are I just couldn't see a wait out of this situation for her.
The pacing of The Recruit was steady and didn't feel rushed, the passage of time clear and explained and the plot definitely kept me reading. I like to pretend I am good at connecting dots, but most of the time it has to be staring me right in the face before I actually make the connection. The Recruit had me so distracted with Jaz and Ryan that I didn't make a connection till I got about 75% of the way through, and even then it was almost staring right in my face.
The Recruit is the first book I have read by Fiona, and I found myself quickly falling into this world. While a lot of the questions I had were resolved, there was still one that I needed to know more about. I can't wait to read the next installment and find out what Jaz has to do and if this question is answered for me.
January 6, 2015
This book was really slow and I almost gave up at 52%
March 12, 2019
It was really slow and poorly written. I expected more from it, a huge let down. It would be better described as a juvenile fiction book.
November 28, 2014
3 stars - I expected to like this one more
This book gave me a lot of mixed messages. The cover, to me, screams adult book. The blurb says YA. The story had me confused between middle grade and adult. Why? I'll tell ya.
The book is set in Australia and I will admit to cultural differences. Not so much that I didn't get things, just enough to give me pause a few times. It might explain my biggest issue with the book. I'm not sure what high school students are like at a private school in Australia but I do know what high school students from a public school are like in the US. And this isn't like it. The relationships screamed middle grade to me. Yet at the same time, Jaz is dealing with adult issues. I was just really confused and uncomfortable with it.
Jaz is a strong girl that kicks behinds and asks questions later. She brings the hurt. She's very drawn to weapons and fighting. She's also in love with her best friend, though he's oblivious. She's also involved with "running" the ring (a gym) while the owner is out of town. I found this strange. She's been working there since she was 10. It felt too convenient as a plot element. When Ryan shows up at the ring, he gains her attention with his muscles and good looks. He's in his mid twenties, which didn't go with her age of 17. Their connection made the book feel like NA. It was very confusing.
I really liked Taylor and Anna despite their flatness. There was a lot of potential with them that I don't think every was realized.
I guess that's how I felt about the whole thing. There was potential there. I liked the premise, though I think it should have been NA through and through. But the whole thing just didn't satisfy me. I found myself longing for it to be over and not in a good way. I just wanted more.
I'm not sure who would enjoy this book. Perhaps a YA would enjoy it.
This book gave me a lot of mixed messages. The cover, to me, screams adult book. The blurb says YA. The story had me confused between middle grade and adult. Why? I'll tell ya.
The book is set in Australia and I will admit to cultural differences. Not so much that I didn't get things, just enough to give me pause a few times. It might explain my biggest issue with the book. I'm not sure what high school students are like at a private school in Australia but I do know what high school students from a public school are like in the US. And this isn't like it. The relationships screamed middle grade to me. Yet at the same time, Jaz is dealing with adult issues. I was just really confused and uncomfortable with it.
Jaz is a strong girl that kicks behinds and asks questions later. She brings the hurt. She's very drawn to weapons and fighting. She's also in love with her best friend, though he's oblivious. She's also involved with "running" the ring (a gym) while the owner is out of town. I found this strange. She's been working there since she was 10. It felt too convenient as a plot element. When Ryan shows up at the ring, he gains her attention with his muscles and good looks. He's in his mid twenties, which didn't go with her age of 17. Their connection made the book feel like NA. It was very confusing.
I really liked Taylor and Anna despite their flatness. There was a lot of potential with them that I don't think every was realized.
I guess that's how I felt about the whole thing. There was potential there. I liked the premise, though I think it should have been NA through and through. But the whole thing just didn't satisfy me. I found myself longing for it to be over and not in a good way. I just wanted more.
I'm not sure who would enjoy this book. Perhaps a YA would enjoy it.
October 22, 2017
It was fantastic to read this first in a series from Fiona Palmer. I first discovered her Rural Romance books, then Women's Literature, and now this YA series has blown me away.
Jaz is a tomboy, her Mum never talks about her real father, but her Step dad has been amazing ever since he and her Mum married when Jaz was young. Jaz is a bad ass kicking but type of girl who loves her Docs and hoodies. She has been a regular at The Ring since her Mum took her as a toddler, it's her second home. Now she can box with the best of them.
Her world is turned upside down when Ryan walks in, a double for Stephen Amell in the Arrow. Now that was a great visual. Ryan is HOT, but keeps conversation to a minimum and his secret double life even closer to his chest. After Ryan turns up to a Fencing Tournament , only to see Jaz take out the title, he has the beginning of an idea that she just may make the perfect recruit for the secret government agency he works for.
I loved getting to know Jaz's two best friends, computer techno wiz Anna, beautiful but always hiding behind her computer screen, and top rifleman Taylor, rich but down to earth, who Jaz has had a crush on since Freshman year.
Can't wait to read e second in this series.
Jaz is a tomboy, her Mum never talks about her real father, but her Step dad has been amazing ever since he and her Mum married when Jaz was young. Jaz is a bad ass kicking but type of girl who loves her Docs and hoodies. She has been a regular at The Ring since her Mum took her as a toddler, it's her second home. Now she can box with the best of them.
Her world is turned upside down when Ryan walks in, a double for Stephen Amell in the Arrow. Now that was a great visual. Ryan is HOT, but keeps conversation to a minimum and his secret double life even closer to his chest. After Ryan turns up to a Fencing Tournament , only to see Jaz take out the title, he has the beginning of an idea that she just may make the perfect recruit for the secret government agency he works for.
I loved getting to know Jaz's two best friends, computer techno wiz Anna, beautiful but always hiding behind her computer screen, and top rifleman Taylor, rich but down to earth, who Jaz has had a crush on since Freshman year.
Can't wait to read e second in this series.
January 15, 2018
This series is a comfort read for me. The good guys are good the bad guys are bad the main character can trust her friends. There is still sweetness and action, questions and answers enough to keep things interesting and moving. The writing is different but it works well.
This series is all I have read by Fiona Palmer but I come back every so often because good books are like friends.
This series is all I have read by Fiona Palmer but I come back every so often because good books are like friends.
June 27, 2024
An author + story line where it is all based in Perth, WA? Count me in! I wanted to read it, realised where it was based and that sold me. It was an easy read but I mean this in a good way, I couldn't put it down.
June 13, 2014
I have never read a YA Romantic Suspense so I was eager to give this one a go. This one wasn't quite what I expected in that it was just the opening number to the rest of the series and only tells the first part of the story. There isn't a cliff hanger or anything drastic like that. It literally just ends at a good stopping point. I like where the story is going and look forward to what comes next.
The story is set in Perth, Australia and centers around the life of Jaz Thomas, a seventeen year old girl. She is in her last year of school, hangs out on the outskirts of the teen scene with her geeky friend Anna and their more popular friend Taylor, keeping up with her fighting skills and yoga at the older gym that is like her second home, and just trying to figure out what she'll do when school is out. Her worst worries are a snotty rich, popular girl in the school crowd and getting Taylor's attention. She is a member of a blended family in that her mom married her step-dad when she was a toddler and she has a half-brother. The family are typical suburban middle class and caring, but for all that, Jaz feels out of sync. Her mom won't speak of her birth dad though Jaz has the feeling that love wasn't the problem and all she knows of him is a St. Michael's pendant with Salvatore on the back. Lately, Jaz's focus is getting with Taylor and him asking her to the school ball and running the old gym, The Ring, while the owner, an old friend, is away.
Her uncomplicated life is invaded slowly by more exciting things when a guy slightly older than her and edgier comes to the gym to work out. Later she meets up with him as a bouncer at a bar and he has her do a curious task for him that he claims is part of some mysterious work he does- like undercover stuff. It is after he sees her fight skills and other similar physical talents with gun and rapier that he lets her in on the secret of a special off the books government organization that works to stop seedy crime by infiltrating the criminals' networks. Ryan wants Jaz to become the newest recruit, but he doesn't push her. He shows her what she's in for if she chooses to sign up. It will involve keeping her job secret from everyone and cause her to live a double life. Meanwhile, as she dwells on this big decision, her life moves along.
The story is told all from Jasmine's point of view. Her narrative voice and thoughts were interesting and enjoyable. She is at that cusp of adulthood where she teeters between typical teen worries and new, more mature thinking. The plot and pacing are more of an easy flow with just a few spikes of dangerous elements. The book felt like a long intro and set up. It got slow at times for me, but never quite drifted over the line into boring. I have a suspicion that several of the little tantalizing things are foreshadowing for what is to come and that is a lot of the reason that I was okay with the less edgy, more laid-back tone of the story. I've even made a few guesses to where its going based on the clues that were dropped. There was an emphasis on establishing Jaz's character and history, her relationships with her friends, her abilities, and that tenuous thing she had going with Ryan. There is enough of Ryan in the story to get a feel for him, but there is a lot left in the shadows too. I am eager to see where things go with Jaz, Ryan, Taylor and Anna's story.
For the non-Australian audience like myself, you will get a slight foreign feel in social culture of Jaz's world, but its in context so it wasn't difficult to follow. Personally, I enjoyed it and noted all the similarities and differences to my own American teen culture.
As to YA warnings, there is mild language use so the book can be read by younger teens through adults. It's possible things will get a bit grittier in later books as Jaz gets more involved in all the cloak and dagger stuff, but this one isn't that violent. I also wonder if Jaz's story will drift into more of a New Adult level with each succeeding book.
Overall, it was a great read and I would recommend it to those who enjoy YA Romantic Suspense and YA Contemporary Romance lovers who don't mind an intrigue element.
My thanks to Escape Publishing and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
The story is set in Perth, Australia and centers around the life of Jaz Thomas, a seventeen year old girl. She is in her last year of school, hangs out on the outskirts of the teen scene with her geeky friend Anna and their more popular friend Taylor, keeping up with her fighting skills and yoga at the older gym that is like her second home, and just trying to figure out what she'll do when school is out. Her worst worries are a snotty rich, popular girl in the school crowd and getting Taylor's attention. She is a member of a blended family in that her mom married her step-dad when she was a toddler and she has a half-brother. The family are typical suburban middle class and caring, but for all that, Jaz feels out of sync. Her mom won't speak of her birth dad though Jaz has the feeling that love wasn't the problem and all she knows of him is a St. Michael's pendant with Salvatore on the back. Lately, Jaz's focus is getting with Taylor and him asking her to the school ball and running the old gym, The Ring, while the owner, an old friend, is away.
Her uncomplicated life is invaded slowly by more exciting things when a guy slightly older than her and edgier comes to the gym to work out. Later she meets up with him as a bouncer at a bar and he has her do a curious task for him that he claims is part of some mysterious work he does- like undercover stuff. It is after he sees her fight skills and other similar physical talents with gun and rapier that he lets her in on the secret of a special off the books government organization that works to stop seedy crime by infiltrating the criminals' networks. Ryan wants Jaz to become the newest recruit, but he doesn't push her. He shows her what she's in for if she chooses to sign up. It will involve keeping her job secret from everyone and cause her to live a double life. Meanwhile, as she dwells on this big decision, her life moves along.
The story is told all from Jasmine's point of view. Her narrative voice and thoughts were interesting and enjoyable. She is at that cusp of adulthood where she teeters between typical teen worries and new, more mature thinking. The plot and pacing are more of an easy flow with just a few spikes of dangerous elements. The book felt like a long intro and set up. It got slow at times for me, but never quite drifted over the line into boring. I have a suspicion that several of the little tantalizing things are foreshadowing for what is to come and that is a lot of the reason that I was okay with the less edgy, more laid-back tone of the story. I've even made a few guesses to where its going based on the clues that were dropped. There was an emphasis on establishing Jaz's character and history, her relationships with her friends, her abilities, and that tenuous thing she had going with Ryan. There is enough of Ryan in the story to get a feel for him, but there is a lot left in the shadows too. I am eager to see where things go with Jaz, Ryan, Taylor and Anna's story.
For the non-Australian audience like myself, you will get a slight foreign feel in social culture of Jaz's world, but its in context so it wasn't difficult to follow. Personally, I enjoyed it and noted all the similarities and differences to my own American teen culture.
As to YA warnings, there is mild language use so the book can be read by younger teens through adults. It's possible things will get a bit grittier in later books as Jaz gets more involved in all the cloak and dagger stuff, but this one isn't that violent. I also wonder if Jaz's story will drift into more of a New Adult level with each succeeding book.
Overall, it was a great read and I would recommend it to those who enjoy YA Romantic Suspense and YA Contemporary Romance lovers who don't mind an intrigue element.
My thanks to Escape Publishing and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
April 24, 2014
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much!
When I first saw the cover of The Recruit, I thought it was pretty, and the blurb sounded interesting too, so why not give it a chance? So I requested it and read it in one day. Overall, it wasn't completely disappointing but not truly fascinating either, so rather a decent, light and quick read. If that's what you're looking for, go ahead and read this review or skip it altogether and just get the book.
The Recruit is a contemporary romance mixed up with some secret agent trope and only the hint of a love triangle, though you can't really call it that. Jaz, our female MC, has always been a very sportsy person. The Ring, her gym, is like a second home to her and its owner Pax even lets her deal with things when he's away on one of his week-long tours.
The plot is very straight and simple. There are no subplots or overly complex characterizations. In the beginning, I thought I could really like this book a lot because of the light and funny writing style. But in the end, everything was just too superficial for my taste. A lot of the dialogue was very unnatural and didn't feel authentic. Characters would say things to each other that made me wonder and think "Whoa.. how did they come up with this suddenly?" because there had been no development up to that point.
I really liked that Jaz was such a though heroine, trained in martial arts since she was only a year old. She could kick some serious ass and also used her abilities to help others. Jaz was very confident, straight-forward and highly competitive which was benefitial for all the sports she played. Taylor and Anna, her best friends, also seemed like very nice persons even though they stayed flat as characters throughout the book. I really liked the idea of Ryan, his bad-boy vibe combined with the innate goodness was very appealing. His opening up to Jaz was just way too quick.
It felt like the author couldn't decide whether this was to be a YA or a NA book. There was Jaz, not yet eighteen years old, supposedly still watched over by her mother (but her mom isn't really aware of anything going on in her life). She's planning her prom and has problems with the "popular crowd" like about every other girl in high school. But on the other hand, she's permanently lusting after guys and pretty much drooling all over their muscles which feels like it should rather belong into a NA book. That's pretty shallow, if not even pathetic for a young woman. And what is this book supposed to tell teenagers? That it is cool to skip school when you'd rather go shopping or work out? That all that's important in a man are muscles and nicely shaped arms?
I also had a problem with the handling of guns. In my country, it's not usual at all to handle guns or own them. Only few people do and definitely ONLY adults. It was very disconcerting to read how Jaz would get all hot for a guy who could hit the targets perfectly or that she's been training with guns since she was 13.
All in all, The Recruit was a decent book with some very good ideas for plot but in my eyes it still needs a bit time (and work) to mature and grow.
When I first saw the cover of The Recruit, I thought it was pretty, and the blurb sounded interesting too, so why not give it a chance? So I requested it and read it in one day. Overall, it wasn't completely disappointing but not truly fascinating either, so rather a decent, light and quick read. If that's what you're looking for, go ahead and read this review or skip it altogether and just get the book.
The Recruit is a contemporary romance mixed up with some secret agent trope and only the hint of a love triangle, though you can't really call it that. Jaz, our female MC, has always been a very sportsy person. The Ring, her gym, is like a second home to her and its owner Pax even lets her deal with things when he's away on one of his week-long tours.
The plot is very straight and simple. There are no subplots or overly complex characterizations. In the beginning, I thought I could really like this book a lot because of the light and funny writing style. But in the end, everything was just too superficial for my taste. A lot of the dialogue was very unnatural and didn't feel authentic. Characters would say things to each other that made me wonder and think "Whoa.. how did they come up with this suddenly?" because there had been no development up to that point.
I really liked that Jaz was such a though heroine, trained in martial arts since she was only a year old. She could kick some serious ass and also used her abilities to help others. Jaz was very confident, straight-forward and highly competitive which was benefitial for all the sports she played. Taylor and Anna, her best friends, also seemed like very nice persons even though they stayed flat as characters throughout the book. I really liked the idea of Ryan, his bad-boy vibe combined with the innate goodness was very appealing. His opening up to Jaz was just way too quick.
It felt like the author couldn't decide whether this was to be a YA or a NA book. There was Jaz, not yet eighteen years old, supposedly still watched over by her mother (but her mom isn't really aware of anything going on in her life). She's planning her prom and has problems with the "popular crowd" like about every other girl in high school. But on the other hand, she's permanently lusting after guys and pretty much drooling all over their muscles which feels like it should rather belong into a NA book. That's pretty shallow, if not even pathetic for a young woman. And what is this book supposed to tell teenagers? That it is cool to skip school when you'd rather go shopping or work out? That all that's important in a man are muscles and nicely shaped arms?
I also had a problem with the handling of guns. In my country, it's not usual at all to handle guns or own them. Only few people do and definitely ONLY adults. It was very disconcerting to read how Jaz would get all hot for a guy who could hit the targets perfectly or that she's been training with guns since she was 13.
All in all, The Recruit was a decent book with some very good ideas for plot but in my eyes it still needs a bit time (and work) to mature and grow.
April 8, 2014
[Full disclosure: I was approached by the publisher and accepted a free ebook through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.]
I have to be honest here when I say that contemporary YA romance is generally not my thing. It never really has been and likely never will, but with books like The Recruit I’m always willing to try. So that’s why I accepted the invitation to read and review Fiona Palmer’s newest release.
I was both pleasantly surprised and slightly disappointed by The Recruit. On one hand, I was surprised that the romance element was actually somewhat realistic and that the heroine was well fleshed-out. On the other hand, it was disappointing that I could predict almost every supposed plot twist throughout the whole novel. First I’ll talk about the characters.
Jaz isn’t your typical teenage girl. She likes to kick butt and is actually very good at it. Normally this would be a Mary Sue alert, but who wouldn’t be good when they’ve spent their whole childhood learning how to fight? It’s a realistic progression in that way and it makes Jaz a very interesting character. She grows throughout the book, both in her love of Ryan and in her personal life. Jaz isn’t sure about life after school but I like how she takes her time to come to her own decision and doesn’t feel pressured to do one thing or the other. Ryan, the secret agent, is an okay character. He’s pretty much your typical tortured secret agent but he does have some other qualities that make him a three dimensional character.
The main disappointment for me was the lack of surprises in the plot. Pretty much everything was hinted at so obviously that you could see the next plot twist coming a mile away. Another thing I didn’t like was that the plot follows such a typical character arc for this type of novel. There was nothing new or innovative about the whole thing; most tropes were simply played straight. The characters are typical of such a novel as well but they were three dimensional so I didn’t mind that aspect. No, what disappointed me was the predictability of the plot.
Basically, this was an okay book for me. I would recommend it to some of my friends, but I certainly can’t offer a blanket recommendation for everyone. Basically, if you like contemporary YA that’s heavy on the romance you’ll probably like The Recruit. It just wasn’t the best book for me.
I give this book 3.5/5 stars, rounded up to 4 stars for Goodreads rating purposes.
I have to be honest here when I say that contemporary YA romance is generally not my thing. It never really has been and likely never will, but with books like The Recruit I’m always willing to try. So that’s why I accepted the invitation to read and review Fiona Palmer’s newest release.
I was both pleasantly surprised and slightly disappointed by The Recruit. On one hand, I was surprised that the romance element was actually somewhat realistic and that the heroine was well fleshed-out. On the other hand, it was disappointing that I could predict almost every supposed plot twist throughout the whole novel. First I’ll talk about the characters.
Jaz isn’t your typical teenage girl. She likes to kick butt and is actually very good at it. Normally this would be a Mary Sue alert, but who wouldn’t be good when they’ve spent their whole childhood learning how to fight? It’s a realistic progression in that way and it makes Jaz a very interesting character. She grows throughout the book, both in her love of Ryan and in her personal life. Jaz isn’t sure about life after school but I like how she takes her time to come to her own decision and doesn’t feel pressured to do one thing or the other. Ryan, the secret agent, is an okay character. He’s pretty much your typical tortured secret agent but he does have some other qualities that make him a three dimensional character.
The main disappointment for me was the lack of surprises in the plot. Pretty much everything was hinted at so obviously that you could see the next plot twist coming a mile away. Another thing I didn’t like was that the plot follows such a typical character arc for this type of novel. There was nothing new or innovative about the whole thing; most tropes were simply played straight. The characters are typical of such a novel as well but they were three dimensional so I didn’t mind that aspect. No, what disappointed me was the predictability of the plot.
Basically, this was an okay book for me. I would recommend it to some of my friends, but I certainly can’t offer a blanket recommendation for everyone. Basically, if you like contemporary YA that’s heavy on the romance you’ll probably like The Recruit. It just wasn’t the best book for me.
I give this book 3.5/5 stars, rounded up to 4 stars for Goodreads rating purposes.
December 11, 2014
This book was sorta kinda adorable. I'm possibly a bit biased, as it's firmly set in my hometown - but it isn't a standard-issue YA dystopian recruiment novel at all. For a start, it's set in contemporary realistic Perth. Jaz is seventeen, in her final months of high school at a Christian academy, and works in boxing gym The Ring. Her best friends Taylor (Tay) and Anna are lovely BFFs, and best of all the three of them don't turn into a jealous, spiteful love triangle.
One day Ryan Fletcher walks into the Ring. Gorgeous, ripped, scarred, tattooed, all the things you might expect of a paramilitary hero. But also rather sweet in a buttoned-up is-he-really-Hydra kind of way - and he's definitely interested in Jaz. But what is the nature of his interest? It gets a little squinchy at first, with him following her around, but it turns out it's all above board: he's recruiting her for a domestic black ops agency. Or so he says.
It is interesting and refreshing to have a heroine who is a real hard-nosed split-lipped jock, and who has worked hard at her fitness and combat skill for years, instead of being magically kick-arse. She's also non-white, which makes a change for Aussie YA POV heroines (There's The Tribe and When We Wake, both future-world SF, Liar which isn't set here, and there's McPherson's and Lucashenko's books, Ayoub, Abdel-Fattah, Queenie Chan, there there's ... um... (suggestions welcome!)).
The domestic-black-ops plot is weirdly believable. Or not so weirdly? Perhaps I just want to think that all this isn't going on in my hometown... but it probably is.
The Recruit was a very quick read, well-written, with a touch of mystery but not much in the way of twists otherwise. (Maybe it could have done with a bit of a B plot to round it out and lengthen it, as it's more NA than YA?) It feels like a solid set-up for the rest of the series. I was definitely left wanting more.
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One day Ryan Fletcher walks into the Ring. Gorgeous, ripped, scarred, tattooed, all the things you might expect of a paramilitary hero. But also rather sweet in a buttoned-up is-he-really-Hydra kind of way - and he's definitely interested in Jaz. But what is the nature of his interest? It gets a little squinchy at first, with him following her around, but it turns out it's all above board: he's recruiting her for a domestic black ops agency. Or so he says.
It is interesting and refreshing to have a heroine who is a real hard-nosed split-lipped jock, and who has worked hard at her fitness and combat skill for years, instead of being magically kick-arse. She's also non-white, which makes a change for Aussie YA POV heroines (There's The Tribe and When We Wake, both future-world SF, Liar which isn't set here, and there's McPherson's and Lucashenko's books, Ayoub, Abdel-Fattah, Queenie Chan, there there's ... um... (suggestions welcome!)).
The domestic-black-ops plot is weirdly believable. Or not so weirdly? Perhaps I just want to think that all this isn't going on in my hometown... but it probably is.
The Recruit was a very quick read, well-written, with a touch of mystery but not much in the way of twists otherwise. (Maybe it could have done with a bit of a B plot to round it out and lengthen it, as it's more NA than YA?) It feels like a solid set-up for the rest of the series. I was definitely left wanting more.
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July 18, 2014
I'm already a huge fan of Fiona Palmer's Rural books and this YA book is a total depature from her normal books but I was willing to give it a try.
Have to say SO GLAD I DID! This was a great book and I'm soooo happy its just the start of a new series.
The Recruit is about Jaz, almost eighteen, in her final year at a fancy Perth High School and spends all her spare time working and working out at 'The Ring' everything from boxing & karate to yoga. She has two best friends, Anna who lives a few doors down and Taylor, the High School Heart Throb who Jaz which would notice her as more than a friend. Things are going relatively calmly in her life until Ryan walks into The Ring. Suddenly this hot mysterious 'bouncer' is everywhere and has a proposition for Jaz that could change her life. She soon learns that not everyone is what they seem and sometimes what we think want in life isn't what we need.
But is Jaz up to the challenge and can she lie to those who she really cares about?
This is a great read, not just for YA and in parts keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing. You just want to sit down and read it all in one go. I'm so glad that Fiona is going to turn this into a series. I'm hoping it comes out in print.
Have to say SO GLAD I DID! This was a great book and I'm soooo happy its just the start of a new series.
The Recruit is about Jaz, almost eighteen, in her final year at a fancy Perth High School and spends all her spare time working and working out at 'The Ring' everything from boxing & karate to yoga. She has two best friends, Anna who lives a few doors down and Taylor, the High School Heart Throb who Jaz which would notice her as more than a friend. Things are going relatively calmly in her life until Ryan walks into The Ring. Suddenly this hot mysterious 'bouncer' is everywhere and has a proposition for Jaz that could change her life. She soon learns that not everyone is what they seem and sometimes what we think want in life isn't what we need.
But is Jaz up to the challenge and can she lie to those who she really cares about?
This is a great read, not just for YA and in parts keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing. You just want to sit down and read it all in one go. I'm so glad that Fiona is going to turn this into a series. I'm hoping it comes out in print.
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May 29, 2014Australian author Fiona Palmer is popular for her rural romance novels, but has made a slight change by writing young adult contemporary novel, The Recruit. There is still a dash of romance (or rather a good-sized helping), but the book centers around a young girl, Jasmine Thomas, who is being recruited to become a secret agent.
Jasmine, or Jaz as she is known, has basically grown up at the local boxing gym, and is an accomplished fighter. She’s feisty, and doesn’t put up with the ‘mean’ girls at school. She’s perfectly capable of standing up for herself and others, and can hold her own in dangerous situations. Jaz is the ultimate kick-ass character. That in itself is impressive, but not particularly unusual in a lot of recent young adult novels. What is more impressive about Jaz is that she refuses to be pressured into making big decisions, and takes the time to consider them carefully. Even in dangerous situations, where she may appear rash, she is calculating her next move, and always plotting and planning to make sure every decision she makes is the best one possible.
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Jasmine, or Jaz as she is known, has basically grown up at the local boxing gym, and is an accomplished fighter. She’s feisty, and doesn’t put up with the ‘mean’ girls at school. She’s perfectly capable of standing up for herself and others, and can hold her own in dangerous situations. Jaz is the ultimate kick-ass character. That in itself is impressive, but not particularly unusual in a lot of recent young adult novels. What is more impressive about Jaz is that she refuses to be pressured into making big decisions, and takes the time to consider them carefully. Even in dangerous situations, where she may appear rash, she is calculating her next move, and always plotting and planning to make sure every decision she makes is the best one possible.
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April 15, 2016
Finished this on my 'Lunch' break and to be honest. I enjoyed it even with the rocky start.
I had a hard time reading this at first, I don't think i expected the school girl'ness' and to be quite honest it almost let the book down. Its not that it is so obnoxious in terms of the immaturity its just there sometimes and its sort of annoying. However if Jaz didn't act like a 17 year old you would probably forget she was by how much she fights and sticks up for herself.
I personally think we could have used more fighting and gym scenes. If that is why Ryan recruits her because shes all rounded I would have liked to see more of that - but it is a fairly short book, and we cannot have it all...
I like Jaz, she is funny and you can tell she is pretty tough. I must admit I was a little lost with why she is tough, she hasn't got a bad background nor a bad life so I just wonder why she made her character the way she did.
I also love her friends, I can totally see Anna being the IT nerd helping Jaz out on missions and I was sort of bummed (and happy at once) that Taylor didn't have the hots for her. Although that I hope takes away the love triangle that could have happened, which would have been such a shame!
I may have to investigate the next book, so far so good!
I had a hard time reading this at first, I don't think i expected the school girl'ness' and to be quite honest it almost let the book down. Its not that it is so obnoxious in terms of the immaturity its just there sometimes and its sort of annoying. However if Jaz didn't act like a 17 year old you would probably forget she was by how much she fights and sticks up for herself.
I personally think we could have used more fighting and gym scenes. If that is why Ryan recruits her because shes all rounded I would have liked to see more of that - but it is a fairly short book, and we cannot have it all...
I like Jaz, she is funny and you can tell she is pretty tough. I must admit I was a little lost with why she is tough, she hasn't got a bad background nor a bad life so I just wonder why she made her character the way she did.
I also love her friends, I can totally see Anna being the IT nerd helping Jaz out on missions and I was sort of bummed (and happy at once) that Taylor didn't have the hots for her. Although that I hope takes away the love triangle that could have happened, which would have been such a shame!
I may have to investigate the next book, so far so good!
August 3, 2016
This book was so much fun! I loved Jaz, she was such a tough girl heroine. Because of her boxing and martial arts background, she made a believable recruit. I also enjoyed her relationship with Ryan and the ending was a nice setup for future books in the series.
The action started early and kept going until the final pages. From the beginning, readers find out how strong and skilled Jaz is in and out of the boxing ring. When she meets Ryan, the plot really takes off and I was glad he became the major love interest in lieu of Taylor. I also loved the strong friendships Jaz had and I admired her loyalty.
The pacing was good and I never felt bored. Some of the plot points I guessed, but I still felt invested in what would happen in the story. The only thing that slowed down the plot for me was trying to translate a few of the Australian slang words I wasn’t familiar with.
Fans of YA suspense will likely enjoy The Recruit. I felt it was a solid series starter and I’m curious to see what direction the author decides to go in for the next book.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the novel for review!
The action started early and kept going until the final pages. From the beginning, readers find out how strong and skilled Jaz is in and out of the boxing ring. When she meets Ryan, the plot really takes off and I was glad he became the major love interest in lieu of Taylor. I also loved the strong friendships Jaz had and I admired her loyalty.
The pacing was good and I never felt bored. Some of the plot points I guessed, but I still felt invested in what would happen in the story. The only thing that slowed down the plot for me was trying to translate a few of the Australian slang words I wasn’t familiar with.
Fans of YA suspense will likely enjoy The Recruit. I felt it was a solid series starter and I’m curious to see what direction the author decides to go in for the next book.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the novel for review!
April 23, 2014
Prepare yourself for this is by far the most Aussie book I have ever read. There were many moments that I had to stop and regroup to fully understand the meaning. Otherwise, the story actually being told was a very creative and enjoyable adventure. Jasmine Thomas is not your average seventeen year old. Having been a regular member of the gym and talented in all things fighting; she can take down grown men almost effortlessly. Unlike the plethora of books about damaged and scorned characters; this was a real breath of fresh air. With the help of her Mother Jazz has been slowly uncovering her personality, and it seems to be thriving in this world of martial arts and boxing. This is not your lonely girl, but rather a strong and powerful characters. Jasmine has planned a future, but it never involved and dark and mysterious man or the world of secrecy that he would bring with him. This story was very unlike anything that I have read, but it has such an abundance of potential. It is one that really enjoyed the concept and creativity. The possibility of something spectacular was just below the surface.
~BookWhisperer Reviewer Jax~
~BookWhisperer Reviewer Jax~
July 11, 2016
A girl who can kick ass, a boy with secrets, an opportunity and a whole lot of unanswered questions.
I liked Jaz. She's a kick ass fighter, there's nothing she won't do for the people she loves, she's a protector, a girl that will stand up for people, even people who are terrible to her. I was so excited to see that Jaz takes the time to think about the opportunities she has been presented, to think about how it will impact her life, the people she cares about, the very real danger she'd be in, instead of just jumping in.
Ryan. We get to see him protective, vulnerable, as a savior, as a teacher. I get the feeling that we've barely scratched the surface with him, that there's a lot more that we haven't learned yet.
The supporting characters, Jaz's awesome friends, are smart and independent and a great addition to the book. I have suspicions about what is going on and I'm excited to continue reading this series and see if I'm right.
Disclosure: ebook provided in exchange for an honest review
I liked Jaz. She's a kick ass fighter, there's nothing she won't do for the people she loves, she's a protector, a girl that will stand up for people, even people who are terrible to her. I was so excited to see that Jaz takes the time to think about the opportunities she has been presented, to think about how it will impact her life, the people she cares about, the very real danger she'd be in, instead of just jumping in.
Ryan. We get to see him protective, vulnerable, as a savior, as a teacher. I get the feeling that we've barely scratched the surface with him, that there's a lot more that we haven't learned yet.
The supporting characters, Jaz's awesome friends, are smart and independent and a great addition to the book. I have suspicions about what is going on and I'm excited to continue reading this series and see if I'm right.
Disclosure: ebook provided in exchange for an honest review
July 30, 2016
I like Jaz, and I really like how there is no insta-love. When she first meets Ryan she appreciates how good looking he is but is wary of him. Not overly suspicious but just not instantly trusting of someone who is basically a stranger to her. It is not until after he saves her from a gang of guys and they spend quite a bit of time together that she develops feelings for him. I also like how much thought she gave to her decision to join MTG – it a huge life changing decision with serious potential for danger/injury and Jaz never dismissed that. She gave it a lot of thought before making her decision.
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May 9, 2014
Jaz is a fabulous heroine. She's sporty, tough, fun, and older than her years. She fences, fights, runs, does Yoga, shoots, has mental toughness and awesome friends. She's the perfect recruit. Anna and Taylor are her friends and they're great characters. Neither as tough as Jaz but really honest people. And then Ryan hits the scene. Jaz thought she had a thing for Tay but it's nothing compared with the sizzle she has when near Ryan. This book had lots of good sexual tension, heaps of action and fun, plus enough suspense to keep me reading way past bedtime! Can't wait for book 2.
February 5, 2017
This is a great high school secret agent novel, it kept me captivated and loving this book. I definitely love the lead female character as I can relate to her hobbies and general view on life. Recommend this book to anyone who likes the undercover agent mystery types of books.
May 21, 2016
3.5 Stars. I was pretty hooked on this. Read it in a few hours. A few grammar and editing faux pas, which irked me a little as it disrupted the flow. I liked all the characters and the plot, but there was a lack of depth to the whole thing. And a lot of doors were left open. I'd love to read more once my library gets hold if them.
April 10, 2014
Ryan <3 loved this book...there better be another book that's all I have to say haha...I need more! it can't end like that!
April 9, 2014
This book was well-written and the characters were believable, but I could not get into the story.
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September 2, 2014Review coming next week.
October 19, 2016
Fun book
I really enjoyed this, very different from the authors normal work, but I thought it was fun and look forward to the next chapter.
I really enjoyed this, very different from the authors normal work, but I thought it was fun and look forward to the next chapter.
January 29, 2017
A good quick read and great storyline. Like seeing this character progress xo
October 7, 2015
2.75 stars
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