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Carlton, Kat
2 Reviews
(4)
YA
Sixteen-year-old spy Kari (Two Lies and a Spy) returns for another adventure replete with physical action and breakneck speed. Now the stakes are even higher: her little brother Charlie is held hostage, one of his fingers cut off each day she's late completing a mission. Thin dialogue aside, readers will root for likable Kari as they compulsively turn the pages.
Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum
(4)
YA
When sixteen-year-old Kari gets a "Code Black" from her parents--who may or may not be Russian spies--she and her brilliant brother Charlie go on the run and attempt to save them. Predictable dialogue rings false, but the easy read and breakneck pace will attract adventure-seeking readers. Contrasting the retro KGB backdrop with tech-savvy hackers is interesting but feels odd.
Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum
2 reviews
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