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A Spy Like Me (Circle of Spies #1)
by
Laura Pauling (Goodreads Author)
Seventeen-year-old Savvy Bent expects magic on her first date with Malcolm - in Paris! Except over a picnic of sparkling cider and strawberry tortes, he gets shot at. That's only the beginning. From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the depths of the catacombs, Savvy must sneak, deceive, and spy to save her family and friends and figure out whether Malcolm is one of the bad g...more
Kindle Edition, 219 pages
Published
April 9th 2012
by Redpoint Press
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I was given the privilege of reading a pre-released copy of this novel. I’ve grown somewhat wary of self-published books because so many I’ve read lately have lacked polish, but when I started reading I was thrilled to discover this one wouldn’t be another. The story is an exciting adventure set in Paris. I was pleasantly surprised by the author’s ability to transport me to Paris by bringing the city alive with wonderful sensory details that made me want to travel again. And that’s just the back...more
I really enjoyed this novel. It's fresh and fun all while taking you into hen houses, pastry shops, abandoned houses and even into the catacombs beneath Paris to rescue . . . someone. (No spoilers here!) I also loved that while heavy issues (parental abandonment, being used by boys and more) were present, they lingered in the subtext rather than overtaking the whole story.
I think people who are dealing with personal stuff and need to know they're not alone will enjoy this book--mostly because Sa...more
I think people who are dealing with personal stuff and need to know they're not alone will enjoy this book--mostly because Sa...more
Reminded me of an up-to-date version of a Nancy Drew mystery, but with more complexity, more tension, and - best of all - a great teen voice that kept me smiling through all the adventure, mystery, and French pastries. Expect lots of chase scenes all over Paris, leaping over minature poodles and trying not to knock over rose vases on cafe tables.
And it has absolutely THE FUNNIEST first chapter I've read... maybe ever. And the best part? The first chapter will hook you, but you won't FULLY apprec...more
And it has absolutely THE FUNNIEST first chapter I've read... maybe ever. And the best part? The first chapter will hook you, but you won't FULLY apprec...more
I know most won't be able to read Laura's debut for a few weeks when it's released. I have been lucky enough to read an advanced copy--actually, as one of Laura's critique partners, I've seen this story evolve over the last year or so.
I know you'll think I'm biased, but bear with me. If you've ever read Laura's writing blog, you already know she's talented and wise. She throws herself into her writing the same way she throws herself into her blog.
A Spy Like Me is at times laugh-out-loud funny,...more
I know you'll think I'm biased, but bear with me. If you've ever read Laura's writing blog, you already know she's talented and wise. She throws herself into her writing the same way she throws herself into her blog.
A Spy Like Me is at times laugh-out-loud funny,...more
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Rating: 3 of 5 stars
Series book: Yes
Will I read the next book: Um, maybe
Spy books are generally a hit or miss, but this one's hard to decide. On the hit side, I liked the plot and the pacing. On the miss side, the writing wasn't super smooth. I had to read certain things like five times before I got it. But there was something about it that made it hard to put down.
The writing was confusing. I feel like it jumped from subject to subject and to be honest Savvy's...more
Rating: 3 of 5 stars
Series book: Yes
Will I read the next book: Um, maybe
Spy books are generally a hit or miss, but this one's hard to decide. On the hit side, I liked the plot and the pacing. On the miss side, the writing wasn't super smooth. I had to read certain things like five times before I got it. But there was something about it that made it hard to put down.
The writing was confusing. I feel like it jumped from subject to subject and to be honest Savvy's...more
This book had a lot of promise. It was fun, fast paced, and Savvy is an engaging character. However, the romance in it...got a bit much, and that is putting it lightly. (All the characters did was kiss, A LOT, but it was a deep kind of kissing and hinted at them doing more had they the chance.) If it wasn't for that, I would have liked this book a lot.
I wouldn't recommend this one to anyone really...ESPECIALLY not the teen girls it was intended for. I don't think teen girls need that on top o...more
I wouldn't recommend this one to anyone really...ESPECIALLY not the teen girls it was intended for. I don't think teen girls need that on top o...more
I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of A SPY LIKE ME. After reading Laura's blog, I knew I'd like her writing style, and she didn't disappoint. She has a great young adult voice, and the book is a fun, fast mystery. I loved the characters and the plot kept me guessing until the end, which I absolutely love. Would definitely recommend this book!
Loved this book. I finished it in two days, which is hard to do with two toddlers and an out-of-town husband. Engaging story line, memorable characters. A consistently quirky, snarky voice. Laura is a master of misdirection as she keeps the reader guessing about who's good and bad and what everyone is really up to. Completely unpredictable--right up to the end, I wasn't sure how it would all turn up. Overall, a fabulous read. Thank you, Laura! Can't wait for book 2!
I love this book! It did start a little slow but pick up and I didn't want to putt it down. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes teen spy books. It was fun to read trying to find out who in the book was a bad guy and how was good.
This was such a fun read! The adventures and misadventures of Savvy (who, despite her name, is pretty clueless) kept me guessing all the way until the end. Mystery, adventure, spying, baking - this has it all.
I am looking forward to Book 2!
I am looking forward to Book 2!
I heard the advice to write the book that I'd love to read. So that's what I did. I combined my love of spies, mystery, adventure and learning about a new place - Paris! Hope you have as much fun reading it as I did writing it!
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This is a fun, fast read with spy games, romance, and pastries. This is the kind of book that goes well with a lazy afternoon and a cup of coffee. A great escape kind of read. I loved the Paris setting (which brought to mind one of my fave YA books, Anna and the French Kiss).
OMG loved it i fell guilty of choosing this over the gallagher academy series but i thin because this one is a more matured and uped in level vs the GGS... LOVED IT (MALCOLM SOUNDS SO HOT!!!)
A Spy Like Me is a fun and fast read with a spunky heroine and a hot guy you aren't sure about until the end. It was a fast paced ride with lots of twists and turns and I had trouble putting it down!
Lots of potential for future books. We meet Malcolm and Savvy and dive into the world of espionage. Just when you suspect one thing...it's another. This is YA and reflects a budding love story.
Umm, completely unrealistic and very, very juvenile. If not for some of the violence/romance it would be middle grades level.
You can't help but root for Savvy, a reluctant spy, who's trying to unravel the mystery that surrounds her mother's disappearance, plus there's that cute boy, Malcolm, who is hiding something, too!
A Spy Like me is a nice take on the spy genre, fun and entertaining with twists and turns that keep the pages turning. If you're a fan of Ally Carter's Gallagher Girl series, then you'll like this.
A Spy Like me is a nice take on the spy genre, fun and entertaining with twists and turns that keep the pages turning. If you're a fan of Ally Carter's Gallagher Girl series, then you'll like this.
This is a super-fun spy story with a strong, teenage heroine--and it's set in Paris, yay! It's funny and romantic, and I was guessing the whole way through. Great book!
Fun story! Love the MC - she gets herself into such situations! The spy aspect was a lot of fun too. It's a great read :)
Such a fun read. Great debut!
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Laura Pauling writes young adult fiction. She lives the cover of suburban mom/author perfectly, from the minivan to the home-baked snickerdoodles, while hiding her secret missions and covert operations. But shh. Don't tell anyone!
Her YA Circle of Spies Series includes A SPY LIKE ME and HEART OF AN ASSASSIN. Book three, TWIST OF FATE will be released in the fall of 2013.
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Her YA Circle of Spies Series includes A SPY LIKE ME and HEART OF AN ASSASSIN. Book three, TWIST OF FATE will be released in the fall of 2013.
HEIST, a young adult, psycho...more
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