Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover (Gallagher Girls, #3)

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Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover (Gallagher Girls #3)

by Ally Carter

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When Cammie "The Chameleon" Morgan visits her roommate Macey in Boston, she thinks she's in for an exciting end to her summer break. After all, she's there to watch Macey's father accept the nomination for vice president of the United States. But when you go to the world's best school (for spies), "exciting" and "deadly" are never far apart. C...more

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Published June 9th 2009 by Hyperion Book CH (first published January 1st 2009)

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Jan 01, 2010

Tricia rated it

Recommends it for: action/adventure/romance people

Ally Carter is a great writer and this book just proves it. She weaves in the new mysteries and includes some old ones too, just to tie all of the books together. Once it comes down to the final showdown, I wouldn't be surprised to see all of the characters (spies or not) included in the battle. This series is fantastic, and I definitely recomend this book

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Aug 07, 2011

Yachiyo rated it

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Shelves: audiobook, children-young-adult, action-adventure, romance, setting-usa-ma, school, setting-usa-va, setting-multiple, boarding-school

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Definitely an improvement over the first two books; it's basically what I'd wanted to see from the series to begin with: more actual spy action (that isn't focused almost completely on boys), and an actual focus (somewhat) on Cammie's relationship with her friends, (specifically Macey, who is admittedly probably my favorite character in the series, so bonus points for that) which has thus far been rather superficial.

The book is marred, however, by having dramatic scenes, partic...more

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Feb 11, 2009

Nikki rated it

I finished the galley for this book last week and I really enjoyed it. I think each book could have more in it though. I'm not sure what I mean about more, but the books are spread out too far and are too forgettable that if there was more to it, I wouldn't have to spend the first few chapters trying to remember what happened in the last book. Maybe it needs more action or more missions or something. That being said, I always enjoy the books when I am reading them and this one is no different....more

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Jan 06, 2009

Briana marked it as to-read

I hope I can wait for this book to come out. I am sooooooooooo excited! Ally Carter is a great writer, and everyone should read the Gallagher Girls series.

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Dec 14, 2011

Liyana rated it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This series is getting better, delving more into the real world consequences of being a spy. GG3 starts during the end of summer, where Cammie is visiting Macey as Macey's dad is nominated as VP of the US. This is the first time I've read of the girls being out of school boundaries, without any school assignments. And as refreshing as it is to feel a difference in scenery, the freedom doesn't come without a price, and what a price it is. At one of the venues for a political events, Macey and the...moreThis series is getting better, delving more into the real world consequences of being a spy. GG3 starts during the end of summer, where Cammie is visiting Macey as Macey's dad is nominated as VP of the US. This is the first time I've read of the girls being out of school boundaries, without any school assignments. And as refreshing as it is to feel a difference in scenery, the freedom doesn't come without a price, and what a price it is. At one of the venues for a political events, Macey and the president's son are almost kidnapped. Cammie and Macey have to break out their moves, barely giving them an escape.

The kidnapping pushes Macey into the public's sympathetic eye--while helping her father gain some extra votes, this throws Macey, Cammie and the Gallagher Academy into the spotlight. We don't just get to see Macey dealing with her family life and politics, but also how GA and its staff rises up to the occasion.

The development of Headmistress Morgan and Mr Solomon keep on giving me the squee!, while Cammie and Zach's relationship take a downturn, with Zach having adopted the 'angst' and amplified the 'mysterious' parts of 'angsty, mysterious love interest'.

I loved that GG3 didn't deal so much with school events, and attempts to tie up some threads from the previous books such as Cammie's father's death, Blackthorne and the GA history. The CoveOps lessons are once again a major highlight of the book, with some running jokes, such as Cammie and her friends inevitably applying the skills taught to them while sneaking out of school.

It did frustrate me though, because it seems as if Cammie just doesn't learn her lesson from the events in the previous books. Granted, they were all assignments, and the worst punishment she got was detention, if even that. She got off lightly, and I do feel she's taking advantage of her position as headmistress' daughter sometimes. That's not what irks me, because I would possibly do the same in her shoes. What irked me was that while the kidnapping is a major event, moving the plot forward and changing the overall tone of the book, it's like it's being taken lightly by the characters.

This is a school for spies, run by former spies who rightly shouldn't be duped by students. While Cammie is punished, it's like she's punished for the sake of being punished. The other characters all gloss over her mistakes and are all amazingly understanding and accepting of her reasons because of her being related to the big event, major arc of the book.

So while I loved the storyline, it's just something I noticed and that has been bugging me about this book. GG3 is an entertaining read, but you know, it's the little things that matter. It's those little things that after all, either make or break the spy. In this case, the school and its ability to not just train, but contain the spies.(less)

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Aug 16, 2011

Lisa rated it

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Are there really schools out there that teach you espionage? If so, where can I apply? The whole idea behind Gallegher Academy is amazing. It is a boarding school that teaches young women how to be the deadliest spies in the world. Sure it would suck not having boys at your school, but I think I'd get over it after learning how to decapitate a man with a nail file. (Ok yuck, I could never do that...I'd make a horrible spy.)

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Aug 10, 2011

Sarah rated it

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*Potential spoilers for books 1 and 2 in the series*

I've been hooked on this contemporary, but not really realistic, series about Cammie and her friends at the Gallagher Academy, a school for future spies. Before I started this series, I had read Ally Carter's Heist Society and really enjoyed that book as well. While the Gallagher Girls books appeal more to perhaps a younger audience than Heist Society, the books are still fun and easy reads and I didn't feel like they were immature, w...more

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May 27, 2011

(´*•.¸ღBexღ¸.•*´) rated it

Shelves: own

The third book in the Gallagher Girls series finds Cammie Morgan involved in a presidential campaign when her schoolmate Macey's father is running for vice president. When Cammie and Macey escape a kidnapping attempt, Cammie and the rest of the Gallagher Girls must protect Macey from those wishing to attack her. Old secrets are revealed, and the Cammie realizes Macey was not the intended target of the kidnapping...she was.

My thoughts: I bought book four in this series, and I decided t...more

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Jan 24, 2011

Rena rated it

Shelves: spy, young-adult-fiction, literal-kickass-heroine

This book is more serious than the others. Unlike the first two, the danger is right at the beginning. No more playing games for the Gallagher girls!

The girls’ relationships are not so tight-knit. They’re all under a lot of stress and it starts to show.

The Gallagher Girl books just make me smile so hard and this one was no different. The observations, irony, Cammie’s personality, it all just clicks really well for me. Unfortunately, in this book, Cammie is a bit more pighe...more

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Jan 23, 2011

Sammee (I Want to Read That) rated it

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I really look forward to new books in this series. I'm a bit addicted to them if I'm honest and this was another fun installment.

When Cammie visits her friend Macey in Boston things don't exactly go to plan. Unless the plan was being ambushed! Or finding themselves part of an attempted kidnap they barely manage to escape. Desperately wanting to help keep their friend safe, Cammie, Liz and Bex use their spy skills to find the truth...

I really like how the author manages...more

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Jan 01, 2011

Yolanda Sfetsos rated it

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Shelves: ya

This is the third book in the very awesome Gallagher Girls series.

Cammie's almost ready to start her junior year at the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women, but first she's meeting one of her best friends, Macey, in Boston. Macey's father, Senator McHenry, is at a national political convention to accept the vice presidential nomination, so Macey has to make an appearance with her parents. And Cammie finds herself being escorted by Secret Service agents watching Macey and he...moreThis is the third book in the very awesome Gallagher Girls series.

Cammie's almost ready to start her junior year at the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women, but first she's meeting one of her best friends, Macey, in Boston. Macey's father, Senator McHenry, is at a national political convention to accept the vice presidential nomination, so Macey has to make an appearance with her parents. And Cammie finds herself being escorted by Secret Service agents watching Macey and her family.

Just like Cammie, Macey's good at keeping her cover intact, but when the two end up on the roof of the building and a bunch of masked men attack them, they both have to break that cover in order to make it out alive. Which includes making sure that Preston (the son of Governor Winters) is also out of harm's way.

These people are after Macey, and want to take her for some reason. Luckily, Cammie gets them out of there quick smart. Only they both suffer injuries that go beyond the physical. After waking up with a concussion, Cammie finds that the experience has changed Macey. It's also affected her because she can't get it out of her head. And remembering the emblem on the ring one of the attackers was wearing has her mind racing, because she's sure she's seen it somewhere before.

When school starts and Macey returns too, she's given a personal bodyguard--Cammie's aunt, Abby. All of a sudden, life isn't as much fun anymore and Cammie's got a lot to think over and worry about. So many things don't add up and she's sure that her mother, aunt, and Mr. Solomon are once again keeping secrets from her. Just like Zach is. He keeps appearing out of nowhere, always warning her to stay out of the way and 'be careful'. If only the spy in him would stop talking, and the boy in him would hurry up and tell her where they stand.

Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover is another excellent addition to this wonderful, engrossing series. Although there's still a nice level of fun and spy jargon, as well as the close friendships between Cammie, Bex, Liz, and Macey, there's also a more serious edge to this installment. Which is actually awesome because the older Cammie gets, the more serious things are bound to get. Especially when the truth comes out at the end of this book and a new threat is revealed. One that involves Cammie.

This is fast becoming one my fave series.

Like I did for the other two, I'm going to end this review with one of my favourite lines in this book:

"...as a girl, that's a good reason, and as a spy, it meant he wasn't conspiring to commit high treason."(less)

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Oct 14, 2010

Kari rated it

While still keeping with the overall light and fun air of the previous two books, Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover adds a new intensity and danger to the Gallagher Girls. Jumping into the action and plot quickly, there is a noticeable shift in atmosphere throughout this book as a result of the foiled kidnapping attempt.

Cammie goes through a striking amount of growth and change as this installment progresses, getting a gutting first hand look at the dangers of the spy life. Her ...more
While still keeping with the overall light and fun air of the previous two books, Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover adds a new intensity and danger to the Gallagher Girls. Jumping into the action and plot quickly, there is a noticeable shift in atmosphere throughout this book as a result of the foiled kidnapping attempt.

Cammie goes through a striking amount of growth and change as this installment progresses, getting a gutting first hand look at the dangers of the spy life. Her worry over Macey's safety and mental health strengthen her character, also solidifying the fact that despite her rough introduction, Macey is now as good a friend to Cammie as Bex and Liz have been. Cammie continues to break the rules in this book, finding continual justifications for it that tend to center around ensuring Macey is protected as she travels with her parents for her father's political campaign in his pursuit of vice president.

Macey takes a stronger role in this book and much of the events center around her. She shows several different sides, each one well developed and understandable. She loses some of her sass as a result of the events, softening her character and making her more sympathetic with the reader.

The plot adds some new levels to the series as a whole, providing great strides for the characters in personal growth. A bold, new character is introduced and a character from the first books is brought back to add to the mystery. Even at the close of this installment, one character in particular continues to remain illusive and mysterious. The plot, as a whole, is enjoyable with some suspense and generally engaging.

Carter's writing still gives Cammie a strong voice and distinct mindset, and her spy world still continues to surprise the reader with new additions and more background. The setting and world is built as strongly as the characters, and both aspects are blended smoothly. Overall, Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover is a great addition to the Gallagher Girls set and while it ties most things up, there are still a few lingering questions to push the reader to the next book.(less)

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Sep 28, 2010

Beth Dailey Kenneth rated it

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Aug 25, 2010

Sally Chen rated it

Cammie has been through a lot of boy problems (technically 2) and is now in her junior year at the school for Gallagher Girls. Now she and her friend Marcey are in danger.

The 3rd book was more interesting then the last two, but it is still frustrating to read. Knowing that's Cammie's personality and that's how she narrates, it still bothers me how she thinks she is all that. There were also a lot of confusions because of the lack of details. One point she may be describing the fight...more

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Jul 15, 2010

Rachael rated it

Cammie couldn’t be more excited to visit her roommate Macey McHenry in Boston to watch the official nomination of the presidential and vice presidential candidates. But Cammie’s end of summer turns out to be a little too exciting when Macey is nearly kidnapped. As the new school year at Gallagher Academy starts up, Cammie can’t forget what happened in Boston. She’s just not the same anymore, not after an attack like that. She can’t shake the feeling of how close the girls were to losing to their...moreCammie couldn’t be more excited to visit her roommate Macey McHenry in Boston to watch the official nomination of the presidential and vice presidential candidates. But Cammie’s end of summer turns out to be a little too exciting when Macey is nearly kidnapped. As the new school year at Gallagher Academy starts up, Cammie can’t forget what happened in Boston. She’s just not the same anymore, not after an attack like that. She can’t shake the feeling of how close the girls were to losing to their assailants. But Cammie is not one to go down without a fight, and when the threat against Macey becomes realer than ever, she knows she must take matters into her own hands. With the help of her best friends Bex and Liz, Cammie sets out to learn the truth of why Macey is being pursued—but the truth may be more twisted and personal that Cammie is prepared for.

I just loved Carter’s I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You and Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy. Those spy stories are full of flirty fun and awesome spy tricks, but while those may be better classified as “guilty pleasures” or “romances,” there is no doubt that Don’t Judge a Girl by Her Cover is a thriller. Carter takes her spy stories to the next level in this novel by embroiling the Gallagher girls in a mysterious plot. There isn’t as much flirting and romance in here as there is espionage, sneaking around, secrets, and danger. I have to say I really like this change. The boy escapades were fun, but adding in danger that’s closer to home for the Gallagher girls greatly helped develop particularly Cammie’s character. I immensely enjoyed this super spy novel and look forward to the continuation of the Gallagher girls’ spy adventures.

Don’t Judge a Girl by Her Cover will be enjoyed by fans of its two prequels, I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You and Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy as well as by those who liked Model Spy by Shannon Greenland and the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz.

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Jun 29, 2010

Chloe rated it

So I'm going to kind of steal a review I read from my Kindle, but add my own thoughts to it.

What this woman said who reviewed it was that this book wasn't what she was expecting or wanting. She wanted more Zach and Cammie, more of the fun, flirty, everything-will-be-okay-at-the-end (or maybe that's just putting words into her mouth). What she wanted was the first book. But what she got was the third.

It's darker, more urgent, more -- spylike, I guess. And while there isn't...more

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Jun 24, 2010

Kailia rated it

Ally Carter does it again. Can someone please explain to me how an author can write four previous books and not disappoint at all? Ms. Carter's writing style, characters and plot are just as wonderful and engaging as the previous two books in the series!

The plot with a touch of danger and a lot of mystery and a sprinkle of romance, is well written and flows perfectly. There was research brought into this book as well as heart and soul.

Cammie was once again a great protag...more

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Feb 16, 2010

Sarah rated it

Shelves: not-translated, series

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Jan 24, 2010

Irene added it

Shelves: 11th-grade

Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally Carter is the third book in the thrilling Gallagher Series. This time things get more serious for the Gallagher girls unlike the pervious two books in the serious.
When Macy, a Gallagher girl and the daughter of the vice presidential candidate, is kidnapped and Cammie, the main character; another Gallagher girl, follows the kidnappers to try and save Macy, everything will change for these two girls. Cammie and Macy may be well trained spies that hav...more

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Dec 25, 2009

Jessica rated it

Shelves: young-adult

I thought the first two Gallagher Girls books (I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have to Kill You and Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy) were a lot of fun, but this one didn't quite live up. The first two were primarily driven by romantic-interest storylines, and I think in the end that's what made them work - the fun of the book was seeing the struggle of trying to balance being a supergenius student at an elite spy school for girls and being a teenage girl who's trying to figure out her way ar...more

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Nov 18, 2009

Erin Sterling rated it

Shelves: character, psc, read-in-2009, story, teen-fiction, teen-action, teen-funny

In the third book of this delightful series about a girls' boarding school that is actually a school for spies, Cammie "The Chameleon" Morgan visits her roommate Macey in Boston for a fun end to the summer at a huge political party for Macey's dad, only to find their extraordinary spy skills coming in handy when Cammie and Macey get kidnapped. Secrets and mysteries abound when the two return to campus—everything from who is after Macey, how the Gallagher Girls can keep each other safe...more

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Sep 24, 2009

Katie rated it

Cammie Morgan had no idea what was in store for her when she went to visit her roommate, Macey, over the last few days of summer vacation. As Macey’s father accepts the vice-presidential candidate nomination, Cammie and Macey are caught in a kidnapping attempt. Using all of their Gallagher Girl skills, Cammie and Macey save themselves and Preston…but just barely. When they come back to school, everything has changed — including the fact that Macey isn’t safe anymore.

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Aug 13, 2009

Leanna rated it

Cammie Morgan, spy-in-training, is back in Ally Carter’s Don’t Judge a Girl by Her Cover. Along with her three best pals at the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women (i.e., spy school), Cammie must try to stop a potential kidnapping. This time, though, the intended victim appears to be one of their own.

Macey, one of Cammie’s bffs, is on the campaign trail with her father who is running to be the next vice president of the United States. Macey becomes a target for the media, a...more

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Aug 12, 2009

Sara rated it

Recommends it for: Fans of the Gallagher Girls series

Shelves: 2009, series, young-adult

4.5 stars. I think this is my favorite book in the Gallagher Girls series so far - the stakes are higher, the action is more "real", and the characters have already been introduced so they now seem comfortable and read smoothly. Over summer, Cam takes a break from her school for female spies-in-training and visits her friend Macey, whose dad is running for Vice President. They make a wrong turn, narrowly foil a kidnapping plot, and even after they return to school in the fall, the t...more

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Jun 17, 2009

Jackie rated it

Recommends it for: People who have read the series and love an adveturous book. But read the first books first.

When I saw this book I was so excited. It was pretty pathetic, haha. I love this series! I mean it's about a spy school, how much cooler can a book get? This book was exciting! It was definitely had more adventure then the previous books. I loved the characters, they kicked but in this one! I enjoy Cammie, she is strong and independent, and is a great spy. In this book, she became soooo much better and confudent. Liz is super smart but always seemed vulnerable to me. But in this book she stood h...more

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Jul 10, 2011

Kelsey rated it

Shelves: own

It has been a few years since I last read one of the Gallagher Girls books and I was worried I might be a bit lost. But I didn’t need to have worried, because I soon was caught up in the story and everything came flooding back. The action was heated up and there were even more secrets, plot twists, and thrilling clues in Don’t Judge A Girl By Her Cover. The title was definitely a perfect fit for this story as Cammie, Bex, Liz, and Macey face a lot of new challenges and their different “covers” a...moreIt has been a few years since I last read one of the Gallagher Girls books and I was worried I might be a bit lost. But I didn’t need to have worried, because I soon was caught up in the story and everything came flooding back. The action was heated up and there were even more secrets, plot twists, and thrilling clues in Don’t Judge A Girl By Her Cover. The title was definitely a perfect fit for this story as Cammie, Bex, Liz, and Macey face a lot of new challenges and their different “covers” are tested time and time again.

My favorite aspect of this series, in addition to the awesome plot, is the characters. Cammie Morgan is such a likable main character. She is such a loyal friend and will do whatever it takes to keep those she loves safe. Cammie’s training from the Academy really comes into play in Don’t Judge a Girl By Her Cover and there was a lot more action and excitement in this novel. The story focused more on the mystery and suspense than Cammie’s romantic entanglements and it was a fresh change. While I miss hearing about Zach and hope to see more of him in the next book, I liked that this book really let Cammie stand on her own two feet and prove she doesn’t need a guy in her life to kick-butt. Bex and Liz are, of course, two awesome characters and combined with Cammie a great team. They each have their own quirks and strengths which just makes them that much more developed. Macey also had an intriguing role in this book and it let me see a different side of her character and learn more about her background, as well.

The plot is excellent, filled with fun twists and unexpected turns. There were new characters introduced (like Aunt Abby!) who played key roles and I liked the storyline. Each of the characters is developed even more in Don’t Judge A Girl By Her Cover and the Gallagher Girls have even more opportunities to prove their abilities and to let all they have learned come into play.

The Gallagher Girls series is definitely not one to miss and this was a fabulous addition to the series. The only thing I wished was that the ending gave a little more closure. It was definitely a huge cliffhanger and I had so many questions. Luckily, I already have the fourth book in my TBR pile and can start it right away! If you haven’t read this series already, I highly recommend it. I can’t wait to see what’s next for the girls in Only the Good Spy Young!

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars(less)

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May 17, 2011

Kerry rated it

Shelves: ya-fiction

This is the third book in the Gallagher Girls series, and the first one that I read. What I liked was that it didn't take very long to get caught up on who all the characters were. I really enjoy how smart all of the girls are, with all the languages they speak, that they're capable (in a deadly way), and that they still manage to be giggly, occasionally awkward teenage girls. In this particular book Cammie and her friends are starting their junior year at the Gallagher School. First, Cammie jo...more

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Apr 20, 2011

Karen Keyte rated it

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Shelves: teen-girls-adventure-mystery

After spending most of her summer vacation in Nebraska, Cammie Morgan is ready to do something a little more exciting. Traveling to Boston to spend some time with her roommate Macey McHenry and to watch Macey's dad accept his party's vice presidential nomination seems like the perfect last hurrah before the start of junior year at Gallagher. And the trip is everything Cammie expected - until the attack on the roof. The kidnappers are well trained and determined, but Macey and Cammie are Gal...more

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Oct 09, 2009

Jenny rated it

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Shelves: young-adult, audiobooks

Cammie goes to some kind of presidential party with Macy when they are suddenly attacked! From then on, it's about trying to save Macy from whatever potential threat is out there.

I really did enjoy this one. There seems to be a lot more adventure scenes since the focus of this book isn't about boys anymore. Although, Zach and Preston, a new character, make a few appearances in this.

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Feb 25, 2011

Kathryn CA rated it

Shelves: mystery, ya

This is the third book in an amazing series. Can I just say that I have always had a fascination in boarding schools and books that involve Boarding Schools are my favorite. I guess it is because you remove the element of parents and a whole world of possibilities opens up. But then you combine that with spies and esponiage and it becomes so much better.

What I love about the girls in this novel is that they are there for each other through thick and through thin. I wish that I had frie...moreThis is the third book in an amazing series. Can I just say that I have always had a fascination in boarding schools and books that involve Boarding Schools are my favorite. I guess it is because you remove the element of parents and a whole world of possibilities opens up. But then you combine that with spies and esponiage and it becomes so much better.

What I love about the girls in this novel is that they are there for each other through thick and through thin. I wish that I had friends that I was so close with that they are literally sisters to me. Plus there is the whole spying and secrets thing. I am like any girl and I love secrets. That is what I love about this novel. It is like a big puzzle that you are piecing together one piece at a time, but at the same time, it isn't as heavy as adult suspense novels can be.

Additionally, the novel is written as if it was a report that is being written after the fact. That means that you are at least assured of the fact that nothing terribly bad is going to happen to the main characters. That is one of the things that I like best about the Young Adult genre... they don't tend to keep you in too much suspense.

I love the little bit of Romance in this series, but what I love the most about this series is that it is even more about sisterhood and protecting your besties. I am not a feminist by any stretch of the imagination, but too many times in the media we see examples of when best friends stab each other in the back. They sleep with each others boyfriends and they are all out for themselves, so it is nice to come across a series that is entirely about staying loyal to your sisterhood above all else.

The other thing that is great about this series is that unlike in books such as Harry Potter, they treat many things a lot more realistically. Not all fights with the bad guys happen just before the end of the semester (this one happened with at least three weeks left to go in the semester). In addition, their hair doesn't always look perfect after a fight, when they are battling for their lives, they get concussions and have to spend weeks to fully recover. That is something that I appreciate about this series and this author.

I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book. I have it requested at the library and I am only waiting to get the email telling me that they have it on hold for me. Let me just say that if you have not read this series, I highly recommend that you read it. It is definitely one that when I can afford it, I will be buying these books. I have the first one and I cannot wait to get the next three!

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Ally Carter is a writer living and working in the Midwest. She loved school so much she kept going...and going...and going...until finally she had to graduate. Now she has degrees from Oklahoma State University and Cornell University and a house and a job and other very grown-up things.

Her life is either very ordinary or the best deep-cover legend ever. She'd tell you more, but...well....more

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I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1)

Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (Gallagher Girls, #2)

Only the Good Spy Young (Gallagher Girls, #4)

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