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Killer Spirit (The Squad #2)
Saying Toby Klein is an unlikely cheerleader is like saying Paris Hilton might be into guys-understatement of the year. But as a Bayport High cheerleader and an undercover government operative, she's living a life that's anything but typical. Being on the Squad has its benefits, but just as Toby is getting the hang of protocol and pep rallies, fate kicks things up anotch....more
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February 12th 2008
by Random House Children's Books
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One of the subjects this book is listed under is "humorous stories," but all the humor and jokes were used up in the first one. Toby's continued sarcasm, resistance, and hatred of everything--girly clothes, her family, people talking to her, practically--but computer hacking gets old fast.
The descriptions were extremely unimaginative and repetitive; I don't know how many times the words "perfect" or "flawless" were used, but both were usually followed by: hair, eyebrows, makeup, skin, outfit, ha...more
The descriptions were extremely unimaginative and repetitive; I don't know how many times the words "perfect" or "flawless" were used, but both were usually followed by: hair, eyebrows, makeup, skin, outfit, ha...more
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This book is the sequel to The Squad: Perfect Cover. Both books are great fun in a quirky, sarcastic meets Alias kinda way. Both books star a teen girl, Toby, who unexpectedly finds herself chosen to be a cheerleader. But not just any cheerleader, no, the super-fun, undercover-spy, working-for-the-government, top-secret, glitter-wearing kind of cheerleader. Transitioning from proud-loner to popular-cheerleader hasn't been easy for Toby. The first book is about the recruitment and Toby's first fe...more
This book mainly elaborated more on how the lead girl, Toby, adjusted into the cheerleading-slash-spy world. Therefore, here she faced a lot of dilemmas with being herself and being a member of the Squad. There was also good development on her love line with the not-her-boyfriend Jack and her friendship with the Squad. The book also gave more background of the cheerleaders, specially their families.
I really didn't like certain parts of the book that, to me, were completely unnecessary. There was...more
I really didn't like certain parts of the book that, to me, were completely unnecessary. There was...more
I have always had a thing for girl spy novels , not so much the guys ones but I loved the SpyGirl type books like Gallagher Girls by Ally Carter, SpyGirl by Carol Hedges ,Spy Goddess by Michael Spradlin and The Model Specialists by Shannon Greenland. When I discovered that Jennifer Lynn Barnes, a favourite author of mine had a series out called "The Squad" I just had to read it and unfortunately I've ended up reading Book #2 first LO due to the silly settings on my Ipad I thought I was reading B...more
originally posted at curledupkids.com
Toby and the other cheerleader-turned-spies return in The Squad: Killer Spirit, sequel to Perfect Cover. The book essentially picks up where Perfect Cover left off. Many of the unanswered questions in the previous book are resolved while others aren’t, and still more questions are presented. (One such question is the relationship between the voice that gives the girls orders and a certain someone Toby kissed during a mission, but you’ll have to read Killer Sp...more
Toby and the other cheerleader-turned-spies return in The Squad: Killer Spirit, sequel to Perfect Cover. The book essentially picks up where Perfect Cover left off. Many of the unanswered questions in the previous book are resolved while others aren’t, and still more questions are presented. (One such question is the relationship between the voice that gives the girls orders and a certain someone Toby kissed during a mission, but you’ll have to read Killer Sp...more
Jul 22, 2012
Shreeka Shakya
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Again, i'd like to point out that the cover for the book is NOT GOOD!! its boring totally!! the cover doesnt highlight anything in the book!!so i hate the cover!!like a lot!! and yes im one of those whose obsessed with book covers!!
now talking about the story, it was good with the suspense and all but i didnt like the ending at all!! i was totally in love with the first book and i had high expectations for this one. But the ending spoiled it!! I mean first we are told that Amelia is this BIG th...more
now talking about the story, it was good with the suspense and all but i didnt like the ending at all!! i was totally in love with the first book and i had high expectations for this one. But the ending spoiled it!! I mean first we are told that Amelia is this BIG th...more
Jan 23, 2011
Stephanie
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After finishing The Squad: Perfect Cover, I immediately purchased The Squad: Killer Spirit. This story takes place three weeks after the first book. Toby Klein is still wondering how she joined the Varsity Cheerleading Squad at Bayport High. It's been a surreal experience and now the girls have been commissioned with their next mission.
They have been asked to track four suspects potentially with terrorist connections who have just arrived in Bayport. What are they doing in Bayport? And more imp...more
They have been asked to track four suspects potentially with terrorist connections who have just arrived in Bayport. What are they doing in Bayport? And more imp...more
Sep 25, 2012
Goldie
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This review is originally posted at My Book Musings.
Yesterday, I wrote about the first book in the Squad series, The Perfect Cover. Since I enjoyed it so much, I continued to read the next book with the same budding excitement. Alas, I ended up only giving this book four stars for a number of reasons.
The plot remained the same, with the same humor, same bantering between friends, although the romance factor between Jake and Toby considerably increased. The book had even more action and excitemen...more
Yesterday, I wrote about the first book in the Squad series, The Perfect Cover. Since I enjoyed it so much, I continued to read the next book with the same budding excitement. Alas, I ended up only giving this book four stars for a number of reasons.
The plot remained the same, with the same humor, same bantering between friends, although the romance factor between Jake and Toby considerably increased. The book had even more action and excitemen...more
I remembered it being more fun than this, but maybe I was just more willing to embrace the ridiculous the last time I read this book.
Most of it really is ridiculous, from the characters to the plots to the technology (gene-rewriting nanobots? Seriously?). Parts of it are pretty funny, and it's still an amusing distraction, but nothing more.
Though I have to admit, I wish there was another Squad book, because there are so many unanswered questions. I want a big conclusion, a big finale, to end it...more
Most of it really is ridiculous, from the characters to the plots to the technology (gene-rewriting nanobots? Seriously?). Parts of it are pretty funny, and it's still an amusing distraction, but nothing more.
Though I have to admit, I wish there was another Squad book, because there are so many unanswered questions. I want a big conclusion, a big finale, to end it...more
It was a cute story with the mystery twist, but not as funny or humorous. Somehow, I want to see a 3rd book - but I just don't see it happening. It's been 4 years, and the author hasn't said anything about a third book... The first book was good, but the second book was okay. I liked the romance between Toby and Jack though, and I wish there was more of that! Aw, oh well. I guess this is the end. I wish series would actually finish before getting cancelled, etc. I prefer clear endings without cl...more
Jan 13, 2013
Samantha
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Cheerleading spies are just too cool.
The plot was absolutely absurd (and no, I'm not counting cheerleaders with a secret spy lair under the gym to be ridiculous - I mean the actual progression of events). The ending was actually kind of a let-down after the build-up. (view spoiler)...more
The plot was absolutely absurd (and no, I'm not counting cheerleaders with a secret spy lair under the gym to be ridiculous - I mean the actual progression of events). The ending was actually kind of a let-down after the build-up. (view spoiler)...more
Toby Klein was first presented to us in Perfect Cover, where she was introduced to the Varsity Cheerleading squad... yep, the people who WERE the complete opposite of her. But who would have thought they were undercover operatives.
As there new mission becomes a “Do Not Engage” , Toby finds herself stuck at the centre of it all. With her suspicions still growing about Uncle Alan, this is now more than a terrorist threat and mission gone wrong. And to add to it all, nominations for homecoming quee...more
As there new mission becomes a “Do Not Engage” , Toby finds herself stuck at the centre of it all. With her suspicions still growing about Uncle Alan, this is now more than a terrorist threat and mission gone wrong. And to add to it all, nominations for homecoming quee...more
In this sequel to The Squad: Perfect Cover Toby Klein is faced with a new terrorist plan that contains a deadly weapon, the possibility of getting crowned Homecoming Queen, and the awkwardness of Jack, the guy she socked in the stomach when they first kissed.
First of all, is it weird that instead of rooting for—or even remotely paying attention to—the main character, I was more interested in another cheerleader? Toby has some pretty nice qualities about her, like her persistency and intelligenc...more
First of all, is it weird that instead of rooting for—or even remotely paying attention to—the main character, I was more interested in another cheerleader? Toby has some pretty nice qualities about her, like her persistency and intelligenc...more
Nov 04, 2012
Jennifer Wardrip
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Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com
In the second book of the THE SQUAD cheerleading spy series, Toby “Anti-Social” Klein is still learning the ropes and trying to wrap her head around the whole ridiculousness of becoming a cheerleader.
The Big Guys have noticed some activity in Bayport that sparks their interest. Soon the squad is going undercover tracking these individuals to place bugs on them. However, something goes terribly wrong and one team comes close to dying. Now the squad...more
In the second book of the THE SQUAD cheerleading spy series, Toby “Anti-Social” Klein is still learning the ropes and trying to wrap her head around the whole ridiculousness of becoming a cheerleader.
The Big Guys have noticed some activity in Bayport that sparks their interest. Soon the squad is going undercover tracking these individuals to place bugs on them. However, something goes terribly wrong and one team comes close to dying. Now the squad...more
May 08, 2011
Danna
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While not quite as entertaining as the first book, Perfect Cover, I still enjoyed Killer Spirit. Perfect Cover had a sense of girl power running through it, despite how strongly the girls relied on sex appeal. In the second novel, the sex appeal was a little over-the-top, and I felt disappointed in how much the girls used their bodies instead of their brains. However, the idea was fun, the reading is easy, and the story is a page-turner. If Barnes writes a third for the sequence, I will be sure...more
Wow. It's good.
Before I read it, I read first the reviews and some of the reviews are not good. I want to say that I don't agree to those reviews because it's really good, not only the story, not only the characters but also on how it was written: very smooth and very clean. If the other readers got tired of Toby Klein being Smart-Ass and Bad-Ass, then Toby Klein will not be Toby Klein.
It is worth it to read. :D
Before I read it, I read first the reviews and some of the reviews are not good. I want to say that I don't agree to those reviews because it's really good, not only the story, not only the characters but also on how it was written: very smooth and very clean. If the other readers got tired of Toby Klein being Smart-Ass and Bad-Ass, then Toby Klein will not be Toby Klein.
It is worth it to read. :D
The second book in this series and another fun read. I still love the concept of cheerleaders doubling as government operatives.
The stakes in this book are higher than in the last one, and since the squad has already been established, etc., there is not as much need to set it up; the action starts almost immediately. I liked the plot about the girls tracking terrorist-connected individuals who have recently arrived in town, and there were funny moments that helped lighten a lot of scenes. The m...more
The stakes in this book are higher than in the last one, and since the squad has already been established, etc., there is not as much need to set it up; the action starts almost immediately. I liked the plot about the girls tracking terrorist-connected individuals who have recently arrived in town, and there were funny moments that helped lighten a lot of scenes. The m...more
funny interesting and really entertaining this book isn't one of those serious books that u end up crying over . its just a light fun novel. I want more! yes its just like the first one but that's not a bad thing because the first book was just as entertaining the sad thing is the author won't write anymore of these books which is incredibly sad.
What to say. . .hmm. . .well it was good, but not nearly as good as the first one in the series! Ms. Barnes is an amazingly hilarious writer, and I quite enjoyed this story, unfortunately I had built up the hype in my mind so much that it really failed to deliver. Jack was not as mysterious and "bad boy-ish" and he also turned out to be really smart. All in all not as good as I thought it would be, that is not to imply in any way that is was bad in the least, 'cause it wasn't, it just wasn't as...more
To keep this short and precise: I enjpyed the book but I am extremely let down by the ending. The book is very full of and romance but at the end you are so hungry for but unfortuneately, there is no more. Maybe in the future Jennifer Lynn Barnes will write another but for now... I'm saddend by the oucome of the suberb The Squad series.
This book is pretty well plotted and the characters are well developed. It's fun and funny. I really enjoyed it.
Yes, the storyline is really far out there. It's not believable, but then it's not supposed to be. This is a light, easy read meant to be enjoyed for what it is. If you're stressed out, I dare you to read this and not laugh through the whole thing and feel much better at the end. I know I did.
Yes, the storyline is really far out there. It's not believable, but then it's not supposed to be. This is a light, easy read meant to be enjoyed for what it is. If you're stressed out, I dare you to read this and not laugh through the whole thing and feel much better at the end. I know I did.
Well, It's more of a 4.5 but i really liked it. I also think it kind of leaves you hanging in the end... I mean really? I need more!! It just cant go and say oh its just the beginning. I think there should be another book because i really want to find out what happens between Toby and Jack!!! But besides there needing to be another book it was great! :)
I wish it didn't end.
I wish it didn't end.
I wish it didn't end.
*sigh* Oh, what will I be reading now?
There are too many things I would've liked to happen between Toby & Jack. So sad that it had to end after 2 books. But I was happy with how it turned out nonetheless.
I wish it didn't end.
I wish it didn't end.
*sigh* Oh, what will I be reading now?
There are too many things I would've liked to happen between Toby & Jack. So sad that it had to end after 2 books. But I was happy with how it turned out nonetheless.
Excellent follow-up to Perfect Cover. Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a talented writer with a diverse cadre of books. Based upon the ending it looks like we can look forward to another book. It looks like there may not be another in this series which is a shame because it was a good read.
A série não está mal, li num instante e diverti-me bastante a ler. As personagens são um bocado típicas, mas tenta quebrar um bocado do normal "Protagonista incompetente que cai de para-quedas neste mundo". Aqui, pelo menos, temos uma gaja competente. No entanto, por originalidade do conceito, e por humor, gosto mais ainda das Gallagher Girls.
Another awesome cheer spy novel, but I heard there isn't another one after this which makes me sad casue it was really good and I felt like there should be more to the story. Especially since things between Toby and Jack were heating up which was relieving to know since I thought that the whole kiss and then punch in the stomache thing would have been a huge turn-off. Guess not, but the whole Jack is son of very evil man in evil firm and the whole Uncle CIA agent thing should be enough cliff-han...more
was another great book much like the last book but with a new mission and more complex baddies, more action and explosions , anoying brothers and more romance!!! great book recomended to all who liked ally carter books.
KIlLER SPIRIT was a fast-paced, fun, and quirky read. A very enjoyable book, Barnes wove an interesting plot together with a healthy mix of humor and romance to create an amazing sequel. This book does not disappoint.
Apr 11, 2013
Kay
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I thought that this book was even better than the first one! It had more twists and surprises which made it a really exciting read. The only thing I didn't like was that in the beginning sort of summarized what had happened in the first book. Overall though, I thought it was very exciting and had me hooked until the end!
I'm so unbelievably disappointed that there aren't going to be any more of these. I had so much fun reading this one, just as I did the first one. I think this one was my favorite because we got a little more Jack. ;)
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Jennifer Lynn Barnes (who mostly goes by Jen) was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has been, in turn, a competitive cheerleader, a volleyball player, a dancer, a debutante, a primate cognition researcher, a teen model, a comic book geek, and a lemur aficionado. She's been writing for as long as she can remember, finished her first full book (which she now refers to as a "practice book" and which none...more
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“less than an hour ago, all I'd wanted was detention. Now, I was nominated for homecoming court and going to the big dance with the hottest guy in school. Somewhere out there, God was laughing at me. I was sure of it.”
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