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City Spies #7
Europa
In this seventh installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies work to prevent a dangerous criminal from escaping prison in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne.
The City Spies are ready to start fresh with a new home, new schools, and a new directive now that Clementine has come in from the cold and Le Fantôme has been put behind bars. But their plans are put into jeopardy when Umbra threatens to attack multiple high-level targets across Europe unless he is released from prison. With intel leading them to Rome, Paris, London, and Amsterdam, the City Spies split up and race across the continent solving codes and chasing clues in an effort to thwart the attacks. With so many moving parts, the City Spies are going to have pull out all the stops if they have any chance to succeed at this latest mission.
The City Spies are ready to start fresh with a new home, new schools, and a new directive now that Clementine has come in from the cold and Le Fantôme has been put behind bars. But their plans are put into jeopardy when Umbra threatens to attack multiple high-level targets across Europe unless he is released from prison. With intel leading them to Rome, Paris, London, and Amsterdam, the City Spies split up and race across the continent solving codes and chasing clues in an effort to thwart the attacks. With so many moving parts, the City Spies are going to have pull out all the stops if they have any chance to succeed at this latest mission.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2026
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James Ponti
59 books1,490 followersJames Ponti is the New York Times Bestselling author of three Middle Grade book series: the DEAD CITY trilogy about a secret society that polices the undead who live beneath New York City; the Edgar Award-winning FRAMED! series about a pair of Sherlockian tweens who solve mysteries in Washington, D.C.; and the all-new CITY SPIES about an unlikely squad of five kids from around the world who form an elite MI6 spy team.
James grew up in Atlantic Beach, Florida and lives in Orlando. He's a die hard fan of the Boston Red Sox, the USC Trojans, and the Italian National Soccer Team. He loves travel, writing, and spending time with his amazing family.
James grew up in Atlantic Beach, Florida and lives in Orlando. He's a die hard fan of the Boston Red Sox, the USC Trojans, and the Italian National Soccer Team. He loves travel, writing, and spending time with his amazing family.
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January 16, 2026
I am very excited for the next book in a fantastic series!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
In "Europa," the seventh installment of James Ponti's "City Spies," the action never seems to slow down.
Fresh off their last adventure, "London Calling," the team — Paris, Brooklyn, Sydney, Kat, Rio and Cairo — have been relocated to a safe house in London. They're ready for a new home, new schools and a new directive from M16 now that "Le Fantome" Lucian Allard has been put behind bars.
But Allard, leader of Umbra, M16's rival spy agency, isn't planning to cool his jets in Great Britain's highest security prison for too long. Before the team can settle in, M16 intercepts a cryptic message from Allard to Umbra — one that involves rogue agent Clementine (who is now in witness protection). The City Spies quickly figure out that the coded message, which calls for bombs to go off at two train stations, isn't pointing to London's terminals but to those in Paris. The team, with handlers/guardians Mother and Monty in tow, heads to Paris to help avert a crisis, only to soon realize the attacks aren't planned for the stations, but the location above — the Musee D'Orsay.
Unable to foil Umbra's attack completely, the team retreats to London to regroup. But Allard isn't resting on his laurels. Soon, another cryptic message is sent via a burner phone, this time targeting four different European locations. The clues split up the team as they race across Europe, to museums featuring works of Degas, Rembrandt, Raphael and J.W. Turner, as they try to solve the latest message and save the day.
Full of action, the newest addition to the "City Spies" series is sure to please fans of this ongoing series. Not only is the book fast-paced, but it's also full of cultural facts. Did you know that the artist Vincent van Gogh once had a studio two doors down from the artist Edgar Degas? The name of Rembrandt's largest painting? Or the burial place of Raphael? Berkshire-based readers might delight in knowing that a version of Degas' sculpture, Little Dancer of Fourteen Years, seen during the scene in the Musée d'Orsay, can be viewed at The Clark Art Institute. In addition, works by Rembrandt and Turner can also be viewed at the Williamstown museum.
There's also some wonderful lessons about teamwork and responsibility tucked into this middle-grade reader. When Sydney fails to listen to her handlers and moves forward with trying to diffuse a paint bomb on her own, there are serious real-world consequences for her and her teammate, Paris. Later, the reader is able to see how the consequences of her actions inform her decision-making and leadership skills in a similar situation.
Brilliantly written for ages 8 to 12, this series allows kids to experience what it would take to be a spy, which, in this case, includes a great set of research skills and knowledge of art, literature and soccer. Knowledge, after all, is power.
Fresh off their last adventure, "London Calling," the team — Paris, Brooklyn, Sydney, Kat, Rio and Cairo — have been relocated to a safe house in London. They're ready for a new home, new schools and a new directive from M16 now that "Le Fantome" Lucian Allard has been put behind bars.
But Allard, leader of Umbra, M16's rival spy agency, isn't planning to cool his jets in Great Britain's highest security prison for too long. Before the team can settle in, M16 intercepts a cryptic message from Allard to Umbra — one that involves rogue agent Clementine (who is now in witness protection). The City Spies quickly figure out that the coded message, which calls for bombs to go off at two train stations, isn't pointing to London's terminals but to those in Paris. The team, with handlers/guardians Mother and Monty in tow, heads to Paris to help avert a crisis, only to soon realize the attacks aren't planned for the stations, but the location above — the Musee D'Orsay.
Unable to foil Umbra's attack completely, the team retreats to London to regroup. But Allard isn't resting on his laurels. Soon, another cryptic message is sent via a burner phone, this time targeting four different European locations. The clues split up the team as they race across Europe, to museums featuring works of Degas, Rembrandt, Raphael and J.W. Turner, as they try to solve the latest message and save the day.
Full of action, the newest addition to the "City Spies" series is sure to please fans of this ongoing series. Not only is the book fast-paced, but it's also full of cultural facts. Did you know that the artist Vincent van Gogh once had a studio two doors down from the artist Edgar Degas? The name of Rembrandt's largest painting? Or the burial place of Raphael? Berkshire-based readers might delight in knowing that a version of Degas' sculpture, Little Dancer of Fourteen Years, seen during the scene in the Musée d'Orsay, can be viewed at The Clark Art Institute. In addition, works by Rembrandt and Turner can also be viewed at the Williamstown museum.
There's also some wonderful lessons about teamwork and responsibility tucked into this middle-grade reader. When Sydney fails to listen to her handlers and moves forward with trying to diffuse a paint bomb on her own, there are serious real-world consequences for her and her teammate, Paris. Later, the reader is able to see how the consequences of her actions inform her decision-making and leadership skills in a similar situation.
Brilliantly written for ages 8 to 12, this series allows kids to experience what it would take to be a spy, which, in this case, includes a great set of research skills and knowledge of art, literature and soccer. Knowledge, after all, is power.
February 16, 2026
I loved the focus on Paris and Sydneys sibling dynamic in this book!
The mind game puzzles were not really my thing, so it's not one of my favorites in the series, but I still enjoyed it. The only sad thing is how long I have to wait to figure out what happens next.
The mind game puzzles were not really my thing, so it's not one of my favorites in the series, but I still enjoyed it. The only sad thing is how long I have to wait to figure out what happens next.
February 14, 2026
i adored this. it’s so Sydney’s book, and it really has a lot of emotional depth that i didn’t expect. i did in fact cry during some of it… three times. loved it so much, and my first 5 star of the year!
February 10, 2026
This seventh installment in the terrific City Spies series finds our family of young secret agents (and their adult handlers) getting used to their new living quarters in London. Now that Le Fantome, the head of the terrorist group known as UMBRA, is in an English prison, the kids are focusing on their academics, both in regular schoolwork and in the on-going business of espionage.
But right as they're finishing up their first lesson in spycraft history and techniques with the high-ranking agent they call Tru, they learn of a mysterious series of messages originating from Le Fantome himself. MI5 is on high alert, but the kids swiftly realize that the supervillain's coded threats involve the city of Paris rather than anything within British borders. As covert agents under the umbrella of MI6, this means that the kids get to go on the ground in France, to the city that their eldest agent and de facto leader calls home.
Alas, things go sideways in what the City Spies soon learn is only the opening salvo in Le Fantome's wicked plans. But of even greater concern to the kids and to the adults on their team is the fact that Le Fantome's coded instructions keep referring to the former MI6 agent they all know as Clementine, who had gone deep cover to eventually rise to the position of one of his most trusted lieutenants in UMBRA. It's taken years to bring her back in from the cold -- years in which her loyalty had been severely doubted -- and she's in hiding now as a civilian. Le Fantome's messages, however, hint that she's anything but. The City Spies are torn as to her loyalties, even as they race to decrypt and stop UMBRA's latest plans at sowing terror throughout Europe.
I was impressed at how long it took me to get the actual reference of the title, but just as with every other James Ponti book I've had the pleasure of reading to date, I very much enjoyed following along and solving the puzzles with the characters. The riddles are all carefully constructed, then explained in a way that feels very organic instead of teach-y, which is just one of the things I love about this series. The semi-gratuitous crack against Tottenham certainly didn't hurt either, lol.
I also really appreciated the examination of the kids' emotions as they grow up and start facing increased responsibilities and the pressures of adulthood. It was nice to see Sydney continue to come to terms with her impulsiveness, even as Paris stepped further into his leadership role and Brooklyn faced up to the trauma of her recent past. It was also great to see Kat's neurodivergence acknowledged. Mr Ponti takes so much care with this series to flesh out his characters, making them all people you can really root for, with the dossiers at the end really helping newer readers catch up, too. I was really excited for the way this novel ended, and can't wait to read what happens in the next one!
Europa by James Ponti was published today February 20 2026 by Aladdin and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
This review originally appeared at TheFrumiousConsortium.net.
But right as they're finishing up their first lesson in spycraft history and techniques with the high-ranking agent they call Tru, they learn of a mysterious series of messages originating from Le Fantome himself. MI5 is on high alert, but the kids swiftly realize that the supervillain's coded threats involve the city of Paris rather than anything within British borders. As covert agents under the umbrella of MI6, this means that the kids get to go on the ground in France, to the city that their eldest agent and de facto leader calls home.
Alas, things go sideways in what the City Spies soon learn is only the opening salvo in Le Fantome's wicked plans. But of even greater concern to the kids and to the adults on their team is the fact that Le Fantome's coded instructions keep referring to the former MI6 agent they all know as Clementine, who had gone deep cover to eventually rise to the position of one of his most trusted lieutenants in UMBRA. It's taken years to bring her back in from the cold -- years in which her loyalty had been severely doubted -- and she's in hiding now as a civilian. Le Fantome's messages, however, hint that she's anything but. The City Spies are torn as to her loyalties, even as they race to decrypt and stop UMBRA's latest plans at sowing terror throughout Europe.
I was impressed at how long it took me to get the actual reference of the title, but just as with every other James Ponti book I've had the pleasure of reading to date, I very much enjoyed following along and solving the puzzles with the characters. The riddles are all carefully constructed, then explained in a way that feels very organic instead of teach-y, which is just one of the things I love about this series. The semi-gratuitous crack against Tottenham certainly didn't hurt either, lol.
I also really appreciated the examination of the kids' emotions as they grow up and start facing increased responsibilities and the pressures of adulthood. It was nice to see Sydney continue to come to terms with her impulsiveness, even as Paris stepped further into his leadership role and Brooklyn faced up to the trauma of her recent past. It was also great to see Kat's neurodivergence acknowledged. Mr Ponti takes so much care with this series to flesh out his characters, making them all people you can really root for, with the dossiers at the end really helping newer readers catch up, too. I was really excited for the way this novel ended, and can't wait to read what happens in the next one!
Europa by James Ponti was published today February 20 2026 by Aladdin and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
This review originally appeared at TheFrumiousConsortium.net.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Copy provided by the publisher!
After their adventures in London Calling, the City Spies find themselves lodging in a safe house in London, since their Scottish base was compromised. Tru uses this as an opportunity to brush up on the groups' skills and knowledge of history in her Tru-torial sessions, which involves visits to important MI6 sites and sometimes delicious lunches. When there is a threat that train stations may be bombed, she has the group look at the notes, and the kids are the only ones who realize that it's not London train stations that are being targeted, but rather ones in Paris. They take off to the city with Tru reluctantly posing as their grandmother. We see that Gilles Deschamps is working for Allard, who is threatening the government even from jail, telling agents that if he isn't released, bad things will happen, not that he will be responsible for them. At the last minute, the children figure out that the "train station" is actually an abandoned one that is beneath the Museum D'Orsay. They manage to get into the museum after hours, and while Sydney doesn't completely diffuse the bomb, she manages to limit the damage of the paint, and suffers a concussion. Even with her injuries, she is able to deliver a coded message to Paris when they are arrested and questioned. They are released, but can no longer remain in Paris. There are suspicions that Clementine is somehow involved in this threat, so when she and Annie show up, there are some questions. When Allard gets loose and endangers Clementine, will the City Spies be able to save her? More missions are on the way.
Strengths: You have to love the ease with which the City Spies bop back and forth on the EuroStar and run around London and Paris on their missions. It is nice that they have supportive adults like Tru and Mother on their side, and Clementine is an interesting character, since we're never quite sure if she is completely good. Annie gets a little more coverage in this one. The recap of the different kids in the back, along with their pictures, is a fun overview. There are a lot more puzzles and clues in this one, as Tru sets up meetings with the kids via puzzles, and the train station bombing also requires them to solves some siddles. Reading a print copy of this book made me realize that even though this is 378 pages long, the print is on the large side, with lots of white space. Publishers don't seem to realize that this makes a HUGE difference in the reading experience for middle school students.
Weaknesses: I'm not personally a fan of the clues and riddles; to me, they slow down the story. There seem to be more of them in this book than the others in the series, so maybe actual tweens are requesting that they be included.
What I really think: I'm always interested to see what Ponti writes next, and even though I'm not a fan of enormous series, both his work and Stuart Gibbs' still circulates well for the entire series. We'll refer to this as the Jackson Braun Conundrum, after the author of The Cat Who Mysteries, which lasted for an inordinate amount of books. I'll continue to purchase these until the end!
After their adventures in London Calling, the City Spies find themselves lodging in a safe house in London, since their Scottish base was compromised. Tru uses this as an opportunity to brush up on the groups' skills and knowledge of history in her Tru-torial sessions, which involves visits to important MI6 sites and sometimes delicious lunches. When there is a threat that train stations may be bombed, she has the group look at the notes, and the kids are the only ones who realize that it's not London train stations that are being targeted, but rather ones in Paris. They take off to the city with Tru reluctantly posing as their grandmother. We see that Gilles Deschamps is working for Allard, who is threatening the government even from jail, telling agents that if he isn't released, bad things will happen, not that he will be responsible for them. At the last minute, the children figure out that the "train station" is actually an abandoned one that is beneath the Museum D'Orsay. They manage to get into the museum after hours, and while Sydney doesn't completely diffuse the bomb, she manages to limit the damage of the paint, and suffers a concussion. Even with her injuries, she is able to deliver a coded message to Paris when they are arrested and questioned. They are released, but can no longer remain in Paris. There are suspicions that Clementine is somehow involved in this threat, so when she and Annie show up, there are some questions. When Allard gets loose and endangers Clementine, will the City Spies be able to save her? More missions are on the way.
Strengths: You have to love the ease with which the City Spies bop back and forth on the EuroStar and run around London and Paris on their missions. It is nice that they have supportive adults like Tru and Mother on their side, and Clementine is an interesting character, since we're never quite sure if she is completely good. Annie gets a little more coverage in this one. The recap of the different kids in the back, along with their pictures, is a fun overview. There are a lot more puzzles and clues in this one, as Tru sets up meetings with the kids via puzzles, and the train station bombing also requires them to solves some siddles. Reading a print copy of this book made me realize that even though this is 378 pages long, the print is on the large side, with lots of white space. Publishers don't seem to realize that this makes a HUGE difference in the reading experience for middle school students.
Weaknesses: I'm not personally a fan of the clues and riddles; to me, they slow down the story. There seem to be more of them in this book than the others in the series, so maybe actual tweens are requesting that they be included.
What I really think: I'm always interested to see what Ponti writes next, and even though I'm not a fan of enormous series, both his work and Stuart Gibbs' still circulates well for the entire series. We'll refer to this as the Jackson Braun Conundrum, after the author of The Cat Who Mysteries, which lasted for an inordinate amount of books. I'll continue to purchase these until the end!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Tension, action, and, for all things, clever-puzzle solving skills come together to form another fun adventure.
After bringing Le Fantome behind bars and having Clementine return, the City Spies are now in London after losing their other base. But that doesn't mean things are going to quiet down. Instead, Umbra is planning bomb attacks, and while the crew first believes them to be in London, it soon becomes clear that several major, European cities are on the target list. So, they divide up to stop the terror...hopefully, before it begins. Of course, things don't run completely smoothly because the villains are vicious, and Umbra isn't an enemy to be underestimated.
It's always a treat to dive into Ponti's work. The tale flies by quickly and smoothly, letting each scene come across with natural flow...and that while the City Spies are up against anything but normal circumstances. They always work together and do their best to solve each new problem. In this latest installment, Ponti takes the problem solving to a new level with more puzzles and riddles that need to be solved. So, fans of this sort of thing are going to especially enjoy this 7th adventure. As with the other adventures, there's never a boring moment, and every step forward seems to find more complex issues that need to be solved. The teamwork is always inspiring and makes sure that no singular character outshines the rest. That doesn't mean that everything goes smoothly, though, since the City Spies do make mistakes...sometimes big ones. This adds to the tension and makes the read that much more grabbing.
City Spy fans are going to enjoy this adventure as much as the others. There are plenty of surprises, gray characters, and heart as well as action. The City Spies aren't done, yet, though, so we'll see what adventure lies in store for them next.
After bringing Le Fantome behind bars and having Clementine return, the City Spies are now in London after losing their other base. But that doesn't mean things are going to quiet down. Instead, Umbra is planning bomb attacks, and while the crew first believes them to be in London, it soon becomes clear that several major, European cities are on the target list. So, they divide up to stop the terror...hopefully, before it begins. Of course, things don't run completely smoothly because the villains are vicious, and Umbra isn't an enemy to be underestimated.
It's always a treat to dive into Ponti's work. The tale flies by quickly and smoothly, letting each scene come across with natural flow...and that while the City Spies are up against anything but normal circumstances. They always work together and do their best to solve each new problem. In this latest installment, Ponti takes the problem solving to a new level with more puzzles and riddles that need to be solved. So, fans of this sort of thing are going to especially enjoy this 7th adventure. As with the other adventures, there's never a boring moment, and every step forward seems to find more complex issues that need to be solved. The teamwork is always inspiring and makes sure that no singular character outshines the rest. That doesn't mean that everything goes smoothly, though, since the City Spies do make mistakes...sometimes big ones. This adds to the tension and makes the read that much more grabbing.
City Spy fans are going to enjoy this adventure as much as the others. There are plenty of surprises, gray characters, and heart as well as action. The City Spies aren't done, yet, though, so we'll see what adventure lies in store for them next.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
4.25 stars
Another fun installment of one of my favorite middle grade series! In this one, the City Spies have moved house and are getting used to their new life. They find out that Umbra has planned attacks on several European cities unless La Fantome is released from prison. The group needs to split up and stop these attacks in all of the cities.
These kids have such a cool bond and such big brains. I always love how different their expertise are and how each of them are essentially a puzzle piece for this bigger picture of the team. I love the adults in this book too. Not only are they in charge of this undercover team, but they really care about each and every one of these children.
The plots of these books are so exciting and while they all are their own stories, they add to a larger almost behind the scenes story which is so clever. The children don't always do their assignments perfectly, but they are not fired. It is explained to them what they did and why it was wrong and then they are given another chance to grow.
I love the narrator of these audiobooks. She does really good accents for the characters with accents and doesn't overdo them. She really keeps me interested.
With the new addition to the City Spies revealed at the end, I'm already excited for the next book!
Thank you to Simon Audio for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Another fun installment of one of my favorite middle grade series! In this one, the City Spies have moved house and are getting used to their new life. They find out that Umbra has planned attacks on several European cities unless La Fantome is released from prison. The group needs to split up and stop these attacks in all of the cities.
These kids have such a cool bond and such big brains. I always love how different their expertise are and how each of them are essentially a puzzle piece for this bigger picture of the team. I love the adults in this book too. Not only are they in charge of this undercover team, but they really care about each and every one of these children.
The plots of these books are so exciting and while they all are their own stories, they add to a larger almost behind the scenes story which is so clever. The children don't always do their assignments perfectly, but they are not fired. It is explained to them what they did and why it was wrong and then they are given another chance to grow.
I love the narrator of these audiobooks. She does really good accents for the characters with accents and doesn't overdo them. She really keeps me interested.
With the new addition to the City Spies revealed at the end, I'm already excited for the next book!
Thank you to Simon Audio for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
February 12, 2026
I really enjoyed this book--and I think City Spies is going to continue, so I'm excited about that! (Though I do believe James Ponti should quit this series while it's ahead... I'd hate for it to become a bore or a repetitve series like Spy School.)
Some notes on what I absolutely loved:
- I love how supportive everyone is of Brooklyn! First Reggie, and then the guard at the British embassy. It's just awesome how they tell her how she did a great job on her first mission. I think that was important because there wasn't much time after her first mission for that. From what I recall, they left France shortly afterwards, so it was a great revisit.
- Paris and Sydney's relationship. Not a romantic one, for those who haven't read it yet. Just a really, really supportive brother-sister relationship. I'm excited to see how Sydney will grow in the next book.
- Annie! We got to see her again, and I'm also excited to see what she's like.
Content: Clean. Completely appropriate for middle-grade kids, I believe. No cursing or explicit scenes. No violent scenes.
Some notes on what I absolutely loved:
- I love how supportive everyone is of Brooklyn! First Reggie, and then the guard at the British embassy. It's just awesome how they tell her how she did a great job on her first mission. I think that was important because there wasn't much time after her first mission for that. From what I recall, they left France shortly afterwards, so it was a great revisit.
- Paris and Sydney's relationship. Not a romantic one, for those who haven't read it yet. Just a really, really supportive brother-sister relationship. I'm excited to see how Sydney will grow in the next book.
- Annie! We got to see her again, and I'm also excited to see what she's like.
Content: Clean. Completely appropriate for middle-grade kids, I believe. No cursing or explicit scenes. No violent scenes.
February 13, 2026
OH MY GOSH. HOLY CLIFFHANGER. I went to one of James Ponti’s book talks for this book the day after it was released and got it signed! He’s super nice and funny— I also went to the London Calling one. I couldn’t really read it until today because I was panic-practicing for the cluster spelling bee which was yesterday! This book, in my opinion, was a real gamechanger for the series. It definitely took a slightly darker turn. I think it had way more code-solving, some of which got a little dull. But it was SO GOOD. There was some serious character development, especially with Sydney. I just LOVE character development. James Ponti has ten total books in the series contracted but he said it might end up being 12!!! WOOHOO! THAT’S 3-5 MORE BOOKS! Also WOOHOO ANNIE! Also just look at that bootiful cover!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I received an advance audio copy of this book for review. Lisa Flanagan is the perfect narrator for this series and does such an excellent job with all the different accents, ages, and types of characters. Even if I were to read the physical copy instead I would hear her voice for the characters still.
City Spies is one of my top favorite middle grade series and this was another excellent addition! This series is the perfect blend of action, adventure, puzzle solving, friendship and teamwork themes, personal development, and heart. Hearing the author speak during his launch event just gave me even more appreciation for all the intention he puts behind each element. He has put in the work and heart to make this series what it is and it has definitely paid off!
City Spies is one of my top favorite middle grade series and this was another excellent addition! This series is the perfect blend of action, adventure, puzzle solving, friendship and teamwork themes, personal development, and heart. Hearing the author speak during his launch event just gave me even more appreciation for all the intention he puts behind each element. He has put in the work and heart to make this series what it is and it has definitely paid off!
February 12, 2026
The latest City Spies adventure hits the ground running and basically never stops. It’s packed with action, clever riddles, and high-stakes problem solving—but it also sneaks in some cool art history along the way. I love that the team’s strength is in working together, even when mistakes crank up the tension. We learn missteps bring real consequences, which adds depth and growth to the story. Fast, smart, and full of heart, this one will absolutely thrill middle-grade readers. James, I’d love to have a coffee some day and pick your brain to see what makes it tick - your stories are among our favorites!
February 14, 2026
This has been a much awaited addition to the City Spies Series. Europa continues the adventure of 5 talented kids as thy solve riddles and clues to help stop a villain who, even though he’s behind bars, hasn’t lost his influence on the outside world. James Ponti does a great job developing amazing characters that impress you with their abilities, and their vulnerability helps them to be relatable to the readers. The fast pace adventures keep you wanting to read more…in fact it will be hard to wait for book 8.
February 11, 2026
A fun fast-paced action-filled read! I loved this middle grade spy thriller! I enjoyed the puzzles and how the kids figured everything out. Even without reading the other books in the series I was able to jump right in and enjoy it!
This gave me a lot of Alex Rider and Spy Kids vibes and I was totally there for it!
I really loved the mystery and suspense. Well done and I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun adventure filled fast-paced spy thriller!
This gave me a lot of Alex Rider and Spy Kids vibes and I was totally there for it!
I really loved the mystery and suspense. Well done and I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun adventure filled fast-paced spy thriller!
February 12, 2026
It was amazing! I would give it 10 stars but 5 is the max, so I guess that’ll have to do. The mission was something unexpected and was packed with twists and turns that always kept you guessing. James is one of my absolute favorite authors and what he has done with this series is extraordinary. Book seven is probably my favorite book. The ending shocked me! James never ceases to surprise me, and that ending was something else. Hope you enjoy it!
February 15, 2026
(Spoilers included but only one)
I LOVED IT so much and would reread this a thousand times over again, also ANNIE AS LONDON I loved that. I was also thinking that a characters code name should be london but instead of Annie being London I was thinking a new member named Landon who is about the same age as Sydney with ruffled black hair, code name would be ether
London, Troy, or Phoenix. Over all the book was amazing, over 500000 stars.
I LOVED IT so much and would reread this a thousand times over again, also ANNIE AS LONDON I loved that. I was also thinking that a characters code name should be london but instead of Annie being London I was thinking a new member named Landon who is about the same age as Sydney with ruffled black hair, code name would be ether
London, Troy, or Phoenix. Over all the book was amazing, over 500000 stars.
February 14, 2026
I almost took off a star for the cliffhanger 😭
February 14, 2026
How does this series just keep *hitting the spot* with every single book? I want these to continue forever ❤️
February 15, 2026
I need book 8 now! I can’t believe what happened with Annie at the end.
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