I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter

[Rita]

I recently read this book. Not my usual style and I expected to hate it. Turns out, though, that it was a fun, easy read.

Cammie attends a private high school for genius girls. The curriculum: PhD level chemistry, 14 languages spoken with various accents, how to decode an encrypted message, hacking into someone's computer, and of course, covertly trailing a paranoid teacher.

But the one thing not on the curriculum is understanding boys.

What I liked about this book: The fresh voice and conversational tone. The little details made me laugh.

[Heather]

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You sounds like Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City with a love story angle. I'm not usually into teen romance novels, but I'll give this one a try. Thanks Rita. :)

(Reminds me also of Evil Genius or H.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villainous Education)

[Rita]

I've added those to my to-read list, Heather. I've never read a book in this style before, but I really enjoyed it. So now I want to go out and read some others like it.

I think one of the reasons I enjoyed this book so much was that it didn't overdo the romance part. It was more humorous than sappy, as Cammie applies all her spy skills to her love life.

[Heather]

Even better. :)

[Michelle]

Have you read the other Gallagher girls books? #4 is on its way to my house right now. I can't wait to read it. I also love the voice and tone of the books, and even more, my 15 year old daughter loves them, and they are clean!!!!

[Laura]

Such a nice refreshing thing to find clean stuff for teens!

[Rita]

No, I haven't, Michelle, but I ordered the 2nd Gallagher book from the library. Can't wait for it to come in!!!

Yes, they are clean, but not stodgily so.

[Michelle]

yeah, they're way cute, you'll love the others too. If I were a teenager, I would want to go to that school!

[Rita]

I'm not a teenager, and I still want to go to that school.

[Michelle]

Hee Hee, me too ;)

[Jeanette]

Great series, I recommmend it to middle school teens all the time. I think they are adorable.....

[Michelle]

#4 left me dying for the next one!!!! Love Love Love these Gallagher girls!

[Rita]

#4 was the best. I had read all 4 back-to-back and then had withdrawal symptoms. Anyone know when #5 comes out?