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Alias Prequel #1
Recruited
Terror-filled eyes. Lungs choked with water. A pounding heartbeat.
For Sydney Bristow, it’s a typical day in her not-so-typical after-school job–she’s an agent for SD-6, a top-secret division of the CIA. Or so she thinks.
This prequel is the first in a new series based on the smash ABC show Alias–it’s Sydney’s life before she discovers she’s working for the bad guys, juxtaposing normal college life against her fabulous exploits as a working spy.
For Sydney Bristow, it’s a typical day in her not-so-typical after-school job–she’s an agent for SD-6, a top-secret division of the CIA. Or so she thinks.
This prequel is the first in a new series based on the smash ABC show Alias–it’s Sydney’s life before she discovers she’s working for the bad guys, juxtaposing normal college life against her fabulous exploits as a working spy.
224 pages, Paperback
First published October 8, 2002
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April 22, 2021
Sydney Bristow will always hold a special place in my heart. ALIAS has been one of my favorite shows since 2001. This just revitalized that love.
April 8, 2016
A book based on the television series. This actually takes place before the beginning of the series and details Sydney's introduction into SD-6.
This read is a quick read and is recommended for ages 8 and up. The actual story is a decent story and I liked how the author pens the arc of an innocent college student being enticed to work for a secret organization. Also, I liked how the author portrayed the contrast of confidence in the main character before SD-6 and after she joined SD-6. It was a nice way to show how personal fulfillment affects every aspect of one's life. Why the two star rating? I didn't buy into the characterization of Sydney Bristow before SD-6. I have a real hard time accepting that Sydney was having a brutal time in college, having no friends besides Francie, and being rejected by guys. The author made the character too meek and would have been better served if Sydney was just an everyday, normal girl.
I believe I would have enjoyed this book if it was a new universe and not try to be media tie-in fiction. It was a good story but it just didn't work for this particular universe.
This read is a quick read and is recommended for ages 8 and up. The actual story is a decent story and I liked how the author pens the arc of an innocent college student being enticed to work for a secret organization. Also, I liked how the author portrayed the contrast of confidence in the main character before SD-6 and after she joined SD-6. It was a nice way to show how personal fulfillment affects every aspect of one's life. Why the two star rating? I didn't buy into the characterization of Sydney Bristow before SD-6. I have a real hard time accepting that Sydney was having a brutal time in college, having no friends besides Francie, and being rejected by guys. The author made the character too meek and would have been better served if Sydney was just an everyday, normal girl.
I believe I would have enjoyed this book if it was a new universe and not try to be media tie-in fiction. It was a good story but it just didn't work for this particular universe.
February 27, 2011
This book was worth reading because it went more in depth of how they recruited her while she was in college.
May 7, 2022
I love the tv show Alias and just now discovered the books that tie in to it. This book was interesting because it goes into depth about Sydney's freshman year of college and her recruitment into SD-6.
The story was a bit slow at times, but on the whole I enjoyed it and loved learning more about Sydney's early days - such as how Francie and her met.
I planning to read more in the series and recommend this book to any fan of the show.
The story was a bit slow at times, but on the whole I enjoyed it and loved learning more about Sydney's early days - such as how Francie and her met.
I planning to read more in the series and recommend this book to any fan of the show.
March 4, 2014
Not bad at all. I was looking for a quick read and so I picked this up. I really like the TV show Alias and so this was great to see how this all began. The only dowener in no Micheal Vartan...he's so dreamy :)
May 22, 2022
It was a quick read and it kept me interested the whole time! Can't wait to read the rest of them
February 18, 2023
Quick and easy read. I absolutely loved the show Alias so reading the books has been super fun to me. While not exactly related to the show, this book gives a good understanding how Sydney ends up in SD6 and begins working for the CIA. I finished this book in a matter of a few hours and it definitely kept me interested all the way through!
April 27, 2012
3.5 stars
As the blurb on the cover of the book states, this is an original prequel novel based on the TV series, with the action taking place about six months to a year before the pilot of the show (I'm estimating). We see Sydney Bristow, a freshman at UCLA, doing exceptionally well in her classes yet feeling lost, without a purpose. We know she has issues with her distant father and has had ever since her mother died when she was a little girl; all Sydney wants to be is a teacher, like her mother, both to honor her mother's memory and to, perhaps, win her father's approval and affection. Yet her classes don't inspire her, even though she's passing each course with flying colors (especially the foreign languages as Sydney has a gift for linguistics). All that changes when a mysterious man makes her an offer that she almost refuses: join the CIA. As she rises from a low-level grunt to an agent in record time, Sydney finds a new sense of purpose. She finds she's actually happy and knows exactly what she wants from life. At the end of the book, after her "initiation," we meet a Sydney completely different from the one we met at the beginning of the story. We meet a Sydney ready and eager to embark on her new life.
Yes, Sydney, as she's portrayed in the novel (and, to some extent, in the TV show), is a bit of a Mary Sue. She's sweet, she's innocent, she excels at any activity you throw at her. However, I didn't find this aspect quite as annoying as I would've had this been a regular novel for two reasons: one, realizing this is an origins novel, it's easy to shrug off any liberties taken because, basically, she's just getting started as a character so there's bound to be some one-dimensionality to her; two, as I was reading, I saw Jennifer Garner as Sydney and saw Jennifer's quirks, her dimples, her personality, which helped overpower any particular Mary Sue-ishness in the novel's character (if that makes any sense).
The one really interesting facet of the novel, and I don't know if this was the author's intent, if she was working from J.J. Abrams' notes, or if it was a complete coincidence, was the obvious use of Sydney's desire for her father's approval in her recruitment (using the knowledge gleaned from my recent Psychology 150 class). The agent who acts as her handler/mentor, Wilson, is middle-aged, with a young daughter in whose life he takes an active interest (thus being the father to his daughter Sydney desires for herself, allowing her to trust Wilson more readily). Sloane, the head of SD-6, whom we meet only briefly in the novel, plays an amiable, downright avuncular role in Sydney's life, although we don't see this in the novel, setting himself up as a father substitute for Sydney, thereby tying her loyalty to him and the agency. Even Sydney's eventual partner, Dixon, whom we also meet (very briefly) in the novel, is set up in the show as someone Sydney could turn to for advice and comfort when her father lets her down. While Sloane and Dixon don't play major roles in the novel, it's easy to see the manipulation. Very sneaky and very clever. (Then again, I could totally be seeing something that's not there, which means I've been talking out of my ass...which would not be a surprise. At all.)
This is a quick read. It's not perfect and it's not quite the origins story I would've given to Sydney, but it was entertaining.
As the blurb on the cover of the book states, this is an original prequel novel based on the TV series, with the action taking place about six months to a year before the pilot of the show (I'm estimating). We see Sydney Bristow, a freshman at UCLA, doing exceptionally well in her classes yet feeling lost, without a purpose. We know she has issues with her distant father and has had ever since her mother died when she was a little girl; all Sydney wants to be is a teacher, like her mother, both to honor her mother's memory and to, perhaps, win her father's approval and affection. Yet her classes don't inspire her, even though she's passing each course with flying colors (especially the foreign languages as Sydney has a gift for linguistics). All that changes when a mysterious man makes her an offer that she almost refuses: join the CIA. As she rises from a low-level grunt to an agent in record time, Sydney finds a new sense of purpose. She finds she's actually happy and knows exactly what she wants from life. At the end of the book, after her "initiation," we meet a Sydney completely different from the one we met at the beginning of the story. We meet a Sydney ready and eager to embark on her new life.
Yes, Sydney, as she's portrayed in the novel (and, to some extent, in the TV show), is a bit of a Mary Sue. She's sweet, she's innocent, she excels at any activity you throw at her. However, I didn't find this aspect quite as annoying as I would've had this been a regular novel for two reasons: one, realizing this is an origins novel, it's easy to shrug off any liberties taken because, basically, she's just getting started as a character so there's bound to be some one-dimensionality to her; two, as I was reading, I saw Jennifer Garner as Sydney and saw Jennifer's quirks, her dimples, her personality, which helped overpower any particular Mary Sue-ishness in the novel's character (if that makes any sense).
The one really interesting facet of the novel, and I don't know if this was the author's intent, if she was working from J.J. Abrams' notes, or if it was a complete coincidence, was the obvious use of Sydney's desire for her father's approval in her recruitment (using the knowledge gleaned from my recent Psychology 150 class). The agent who acts as her handler/mentor, Wilson, is middle-aged, with a young daughter in whose life he takes an active interest (thus being the father to his daughter Sydney desires for herself, allowing her to trust Wilson more readily). Sloane, the head of SD-6, whom we meet only briefly in the novel, plays an amiable, downright avuncular role in Sydney's life, although we don't see this in the novel, setting himself up as a father substitute for Sydney, thereby tying her loyalty to him and the agency. Even Sydney's eventual partner, Dixon, whom we also meet (very briefly) in the novel, is set up in the show as someone Sydney could turn to for advice and comfort when her father lets her down. While Sloane and Dixon don't play major roles in the novel, it's easy to see the manipulation. Very sneaky and very clever. (Then again, I could totally be seeing something that's not there, which means I've been talking out of my ass...which would not be a surprise. At all.)
This is a quick read. It's not perfect and it's not quite the origins story I would've given to Sydney, but it was entertaining.
September 26, 2017
I absolutely loved this book. I never saw the TV show, but if it is as good as this book I'd sure love see it.
Sydney is new college student at UCLA at the start of the book. She's wanting to be a teacher like her mom was before she died when she was six. Sydney's feeling like she doesn't belong and over-whelmed. If not for her roommate Francie she'd be alone and possibly want to quiet. She can't keep job and she's not a social person either. She tried ask out guy she liked and he didn't know she was. I felt so bad for her in that moment.
However, that all changes when she's approached by guy named Wilson. He says that he's with the CIA and wants her. She's back and forth on to go or not to see the guy. When she calls her dad just to talk he thinks she's wanting money. He's been a cold hearted person since her mom's car accident. He sent her to boarding school and didn't want anything to do with her. She gets upset that he just wants give money and is too busy to talk. She tells him off and slams phone down saying she no longer wants anything from her.
That seals the fact she's going to see Wilson. When she does she gets the job and starts at the ground floor so speak with desk job for the CIA. I'm little fishy about them though something seems off with things in the book. Also there is email sent from Wilson to someone saying they were right she did come in.
It fast forwards after that and Sydney had done a complete change. She's not the person she was at all. She's training hard and the paper work she's given she finishes and spits back out fast. She starts spotting tails too. One she went up to and Wilson told her not to blow her cover. They are undercover inside the CIA. That one reason I'm fishy about it.
She passes all her tests and is still doing great keeping it a secret with Francie. Wilson gives her a sold out concert and tells her that he'd like her take pictures for his daughter Claire who's 11 and can't go. She agrees and goes to the concert. Sydney's having a blast til the very end. She's asked back stage and told she go to the hotel with the other groupies.
Sydney knows that something is up and boy is it. The guy singing ends up being connected with drug dealers. She uses all the training that she has had in the last 6-8 months to take the guy down. She fights him thinking that she's alone. She didn't know that SD-6 the part the CIA she works for was using the bracelet that Wilson gave her to do more than take pictures. Just takes little longer when the tracker falls off.
She gets free and is picked up by the other SD-6 agents. What she told Francie was she'd gone to party and got burnt when her hand was wrapped up after getting free from guitar string restraints.
Sydney defiantly changed and I loved her both ways, but the kicking butt taking names Sydney was more confident with herself. Hope to read more later.
Sydney is new college student at UCLA at the start of the book. She's wanting to be a teacher like her mom was before she died when she was six. Sydney's feeling like she doesn't belong and over-whelmed. If not for her roommate Francie she'd be alone and possibly want to quiet. She can't keep job and she's not a social person either. She tried ask out guy she liked and he didn't know she was. I felt so bad for her in that moment.
However, that all changes when she's approached by guy named Wilson. He says that he's with the CIA and wants her. She's back and forth on to go or not to see the guy. When she calls her dad just to talk he thinks she's wanting money. He's been a cold hearted person since her mom's car accident. He sent her to boarding school and didn't want anything to do with her. She gets upset that he just wants give money and is too busy to talk. She tells him off and slams phone down saying she no longer wants anything from her.
That seals the fact she's going to see Wilson. When she does she gets the job and starts at the ground floor so speak with desk job for the CIA. I'm little fishy about them though something seems off with things in the book. Also there is email sent from Wilson to someone saying they were right she did come in.
It fast forwards after that and Sydney had done a complete change. She's not the person she was at all. She's training hard and the paper work she's given she finishes and spits back out fast. She starts spotting tails too. One she went up to and Wilson told her not to blow her cover. They are undercover inside the CIA. That one reason I'm fishy about it.
She passes all her tests and is still doing great keeping it a secret with Francie. Wilson gives her a sold out concert and tells her that he'd like her take pictures for his daughter Claire who's 11 and can't go. She agrees and goes to the concert. Sydney's having a blast til the very end. She's asked back stage and told she go to the hotel with the other groupies.
Sydney knows that something is up and boy is it. The guy singing ends up being connected with drug dealers. She uses all the training that she has had in the last 6-8 months to take the guy down. She fights him thinking that she's alone. She didn't know that SD-6 the part the CIA she works for was using the bracelet that Wilson gave her to do more than take pictures. Just takes little longer when the tracker falls off.
She gets free and is picked up by the other SD-6 agents. What she told Francie was she'd gone to party and got burnt when her hand was wrapped up after getting free from guitar string restraints.
Sydney defiantly changed and I loved her both ways, but the kicking butt taking names Sydney was more confident with herself. Hope to read more later.
May 30, 2016
Sydney Bristow 90210
When it comes to my favorite tv shows, I'm not really that into novelizations or prequels written by third parties – rarely do they live up to the standards set by the series' writers and production crews. Even so, when I spotted an audiobook version of ALIAS: RECRUITED at a garage sale, I decided to give it a try.
As you can probably surmise, ALIAS: RECRUITED is a prequel to ALIAS – essentially, the novel is author Lynn Mason's imagining of how Sydney came to work for SD-6. The story takes place during Syd's freshman year in college, which finds her a shy, nervous wreck. By school year's end, she's been recruited by SD-6, trained in Krav Maga and weaponry, worked her way up from a desk job to field work, successfully completed her first mission, even killing a man – and spurned the hot guy from her English class who spurned her back in September. All in just 192 pages (or two short CDs)!
Overall, the writing is so-so. The book's Amazon listing says that it's for grades 8 and up, which might explain some of the juvenile focus on hot dudez (as mentioned above). In addition to the Beverley Hills 90210-like college scenarios, I found Mason's portrait of a younger, less self-assured Sydney to be a stretch – an unbelievable stretch. College freshman Sydney has never dated, never had a boyfriend, is in fact an utter tool around guys, and seems to have no social skills whatsoever. While this is attributed to the stress of losing her mother at a young age, I don't buy it. Certainly, I agree that absentee father Jack Bristow might have deflated her self-esteem – and the loss of Laura/Irina only added to Sydney's stress – but she's also smart (a genius, actually), athletic, and beautiful. She'd be able to get a date wearing nothing but a potato sack and speaking in tongues. I understand why Mason painted such a sorry picture of young Syd – in order to contrast her with secret agent Syd, thus illustrating the changes she undergoes under the tutelage of SD-6 – but still, the whole thing comes off as hackneyed. Meh.
I probably wouldn't have wasted my time with ALIAS: RECRUITED had I not been able to find an audio version of the book. It's a fun enough listen – it made my vacuuming fly by, at least. My only complaint with the audiobook is that narrator Amanda Foreman's Francie imitation makes Francie sound like an annoying, idiotic Valley Girl. Seriously, you wonder why Syd would hang out with such a ditz. Ditto the college-age guys – Foreman tries to masculinize her voice, but she just sounds like a dumb surfer, or an even dumber Valley Dude. Quite annoying.
I probably won't go out of my way to buy any of the other prequels on CD, but at its best, ALIAS: RECRUITED made me want to break out Season 1 on DVD.
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When it comes to my favorite tv shows, I'm not really that into novelizations or prequels written by third parties – rarely do they live up to the standards set by the series' writers and production crews. Even so, when I spotted an audiobook version of ALIAS: RECRUITED at a garage sale, I decided to give it a try.
As you can probably surmise, ALIAS: RECRUITED is a prequel to ALIAS – essentially, the novel is author Lynn Mason's imagining of how Sydney came to work for SD-6. The story takes place during Syd's freshman year in college, which finds her a shy, nervous wreck. By school year's end, she's been recruited by SD-6, trained in Krav Maga and weaponry, worked her way up from a desk job to field work, successfully completed her first mission, even killing a man – and spurned the hot guy from her English class who spurned her back in September. All in just 192 pages (or two short CDs)!
Overall, the writing is so-so. The book's Amazon listing says that it's for grades 8 and up, which might explain some of the juvenile focus on hot dudez (as mentioned above). In addition to the Beverley Hills 90210-like college scenarios, I found Mason's portrait of a younger, less self-assured Sydney to be a stretch – an unbelievable stretch. College freshman Sydney has never dated, never had a boyfriend, is in fact an utter tool around guys, and seems to have no social skills whatsoever. While this is attributed to the stress of losing her mother at a young age, I don't buy it. Certainly, I agree that absentee father Jack Bristow might have deflated her self-esteem – and the loss of Laura/Irina only added to Sydney's stress – but she's also smart (a genius, actually), athletic, and beautiful. She'd be able to get a date wearing nothing but a potato sack and speaking in tongues. I understand why Mason painted such a sorry picture of young Syd – in order to contrast her with secret agent Syd, thus illustrating the changes she undergoes under the tutelage of SD-6 – but still, the whole thing comes off as hackneyed. Meh.
I probably wouldn't have wasted my time with ALIAS: RECRUITED had I not been able to find an audio version of the book. It's a fun enough listen – it made my vacuuming fly by, at least. My only complaint with the audiobook is that narrator Amanda Foreman's Francie imitation makes Francie sound like an annoying, idiotic Valley Girl. Seriously, you wonder why Syd would hang out with such a ditz. Ditto the college-age guys – Foreman tries to masculinize her voice, but she just sounds like a dumb surfer, or an even dumber Valley Dude. Quite annoying.
I probably won't go out of my way to buy any of the other prequels on CD, but at its best, ALIAS: RECRUITED made me want to break out Season 1 on DVD.
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March 27, 2013
This was not a piece of heavy reading, by any means, which was fine for me as at the time I just needed a piece of brain candy. The protagonist is certainly not the Sydney Bristow that we came to know and love through the TV show, but she's likable in her own way. The author adds just enough of the character's core traits to make her transformation from awkward college freshman to superspy-in-training believable. I can't imagine someone who was not already a fan of the TV show enjoying this book.
August 30, 2009
A nice prequel that explained how Sydney Bristow was recruited into SD-6. However I actually expected the book to be a novelization of the pilot TRUTH BE TOLD. Still im glad how the story had turned out.
In fact it actually reminded me what was it like reading CHARMED few years back then.
Favourite quote: I'm nineteen, and I'm going to die.
Bottomline is, I prefer to watch the show rather than reading this book. Still im going to give it a 3 stars. Because ALIAS still rocks. Forever =D
In fact it actually reminded me what was it like reading CHARMED few years back then.
Favourite quote: I'm nineteen, and I'm going to die.
Bottomline is, I prefer to watch the show rather than reading this book. Still im going to give it a 3 stars. Because ALIAS still rocks. Forever =D
June 6, 2017
5 stars
It was nice to find out when Sydney had been recruited to SD-6. Wonder if she will get together with Noah Hicks.
Can't wait to read Alias: A Secret Life!!!!!
It was nice to find out when Sydney had been recruited to SD-6. Wonder if she will get together with Noah Hicks.
Can't wait to read Alias: A Secret Life!!!!!
June 23, 2021
I was a big fan of ALIAS back in the day, and the idea of a prequel series appeals to me. However, this particular novel does little more than flesh out what we already know about Sidney's recruitment to SD-6. Honestly, I hadn't realized there were two different series of ALIAS novels (one for adults and one for teens), which explains why I ended up going with the version aimed at high school girls. Considering it's based on a show that was all about plot twists and cliffhangers, there's nothing clever or thrilling to be found here, just the output of a working writer-for-hire simply going through the motions. Looking at the author's other credits, it's clear she gravitates toward teen romance, so don't be surprised when Sydney spends more of the book thinking about boys than kicking bad guy butt.
November 6, 2022
Disappointing.
While most tie-in novels take advantage of the longer form and unlimited budget of the imagination, this one ties itself down to the lowest stakes and absolute minimum amount of character development, feeling more like a mediocre YA novel than an on ramp for an intelligent, adult spy drama.
While most tie-in novels take advantage of the longer form and unlimited budget of the imagination, this one ties itself down to the lowest stakes and absolute minimum amount of character development, feeling more like a mediocre YA novel than an on ramp for an intelligent, adult spy drama.
January 29, 2023
I went into this book with expectations of a quick light read. I was right. It took me less than a day. The writing is mediocre and the story right out of the series. Only fans of the series will have any interest in this book and even then, will probably be a little disappointed.
July 5, 2024
Good book and easy read. I’ve been a fan of Alias from the beginning so it was nice to find a prequel to the TV series. I enjoyed the experiencing the friendship Sydney and Francie have in college before life got so complicated.
May 6, 2025
What a fun book! Captured Francie's voice so well. I loved how it called back to some of the scenes from the first season theme song and season visuals. And the ending was perfect. A great "pilot" to the prequel series.
November 27, 2017
Decent book, short and not extremely flushed out, but enjoyable. Looking to obtain the rest of the books to read as I’ve never seen the show.
January 16, 2018
The best mystery I have ever read yet!! I think this book is in desperate need to be read all over the U.S. I know you'll love it.
February 26, 2018
Although it was entertaining I wasn't able to become completely hooked.
May 8, 2019
Para fans de la serie y de Sidney Bristow. Si no lo eres, yo ni me molestaría.
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August 3, 2019Promo copy from station?
March 17, 2021
I have watched the movie but expected more from books.
June 8, 2023
Really good prequel, love the show and the book was just as enjoyable. Short story only 210 pages long.
July 11, 2024
Such a fun read! I love this TV series, it's one of my all-time favorites, so when I saw there were books, of course I had to read them! So far, I'm not disappointed.
October 30, 2025
An amazing prequel to the tv series. Hope to read the others ❤️
October 10, 2025
First book I've ever read (that was not children's stories).
September 22, 2014
Alias by Lynn Mason is about a shy girl named Sydney, who lives a pretty normal
collage life and ends up being recruited for the CIA. Sydney is studying at UCLA as a freshman planning to follow in her mothers footsteps to become a teacher. But it's wasn't long before she starts to wonder why a teacher? What else was out there? In my opinion, Sydney was a small and scared girl. With a father that has no sympathy or love just money for tuition. She's left to deal with her problems all alone. (Mason 107) "Look, Sydney I know you need money, so why don't you just come out and say so instead of going through this whole routine?" Sydney had only called her father for advice and help and he turned his back to her thinking all she wanted was money. (Mason 107) "You can keep your cash. In fact, I had just called to tell you that I have a job now, so from now on I won't be needing anything from you!" This is where Sydney decided to take the job and change her life. She was tired of bein pushed around and no appreciated. The only person she really had to depend on is her roommate/ best friend. (Mason 64) "You are beautiful and athletic and super smart. Said Francie, so what if you haven't found your thing yet. You will. You just need to believe that." I have to admit, if I was in a situation like that I would probably be the same way. Then she's suddenly offered a spot as a CIA agent. (Mason 44) "My name is Wilson. I'm a recruiter for the Central Intelligence Agency." Sydney was sceptical and scared but also curious. (Mason 45) "Really, she said not bothering to hide the skepticism in her voice. Didn't they all ready do this gag on one of those hidden-camera shows?"
Now what everyone's been wondering, who would I recommend this book too? This book is a pretty universal book, it's been made into a TV series and is pretty intreguing. However I would recommend this to a audience that prefers action, suspense, and drama. I can say that it keeps you on the edge of your seat and constantly wondering what's going to happen next! So anyone really middle school or higher, for a gender reference I don't really have anything. It pretty much is for anyone, although there are moments where girls may understand more than guys. A connection I made was being the smart girl. I get being the brainiac girl who would rather stay home then go out and party, I get taking extra and harder classes. I can really relate to problems that Sydney has had although being offered a job at the CIA has not been one of them I think that me and Sydney have a lot in common! So in conclusion, Sydney had to make drastic changes to her life and personality. She transforms so much during the story and the fact that there's more books is exciting!
collage life and ends up being recruited for the CIA. Sydney is studying at UCLA as a freshman planning to follow in her mothers footsteps to become a teacher. But it's wasn't long before she starts to wonder why a teacher? What else was out there? In my opinion, Sydney was a small and scared girl. With a father that has no sympathy or love just money for tuition. She's left to deal with her problems all alone. (Mason 107) "Look, Sydney I know you need money, so why don't you just come out and say so instead of going through this whole routine?" Sydney had only called her father for advice and help and he turned his back to her thinking all she wanted was money. (Mason 107) "You can keep your cash. In fact, I had just called to tell you that I have a job now, so from now on I won't be needing anything from you!" This is where Sydney decided to take the job and change her life. She was tired of bein pushed around and no appreciated. The only person she really had to depend on is her roommate/ best friend. (Mason 64) "You are beautiful and athletic and super smart. Said Francie, so what if you haven't found your thing yet. You will. You just need to believe that." I have to admit, if I was in a situation like that I would probably be the same way. Then she's suddenly offered a spot as a CIA agent. (Mason 44) "My name is Wilson. I'm a recruiter for the Central Intelligence Agency." Sydney was sceptical and scared but also curious. (Mason 45) "Really, she said not bothering to hide the skepticism in her voice. Didn't they all ready do this gag on one of those hidden-camera shows?"
Now what everyone's been wondering, who would I recommend this book too? This book is a pretty universal book, it's been made into a TV series and is pretty intreguing. However I would recommend this to a audience that prefers action, suspense, and drama. I can say that it keeps you on the edge of your seat and constantly wondering what's going to happen next! So anyone really middle school or higher, for a gender reference I don't really have anything. It pretty much is for anyone, although there are moments where girls may understand more than guys. A connection I made was being the smart girl. I get being the brainiac girl who would rather stay home then go out and party, I get taking extra and harder classes. I can really relate to problems that Sydney has had although being offered a job at the CIA has not been one of them I think that me and Sydney have a lot in common! So in conclusion, Sydney had to make drastic changes to her life and personality. She transforms so much during the story and the fact that there's more books is exciting!
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