Gallagher Academy might claim to be a school for geniuses – but it’s really a school for spies. Cammie Morgan is fluent in fourteen languages and capable of killing a man in seven different ways (three of which involve a piece of uncooked spaghetti). But the one thing the Gallagher Academy hasn’t prepared her for is what to do when she falls for an ordinary boy who thinks she’s an ordinary girl.
Sure, she can tap his phone, hack into his computer, and track him through a mall without his ever being the wiser, but can Cammie have a normal relationship with a boy who can never know the truth about her?
Review
The reason why I came upon this book in the first place was because my 13yr old daughter wanted it. She'd read the book description and liked the sound of it so I downloaded it onto iBooks and we shared it.
Although I love reading young adult fiction, this didn't really appeal to me. I usually like fantasy, excitement, and thriller type stories as opposed to teen romance but gave it a go. I usually read all of my daughters books before, or at the same time as they do so we can chat about the story and our likes and dislikes. Also, just to make sure they're suitable for their age group.
The book starts pretty well and I flew through the first quarter. It built the theme of the book well and the descriptions of the School transported the reader right into the heart of Spy School.
I liked the main characters and unlike many other teen novels, there was no enemy out to get the main character which was refreshing, but had me wondering where the story would end up. I mean there aren't many High Schools where ALL of the girls get along.
Half way through we meet Cammie's (potential) boyfriend and this is where the story seems to be picking up and going somewhere. Cammie and her friends aren't sure if Josh is a honeypot or not and set out to 'spy' on him. The rest of the book builds this up and we're wondering right up until the end as to whether Josh has an ulterior motive for befriending Cammie. We're treated to a superb fight scene right at the end which isn't really believable but I don't think it's meant to be. A lot of the book carries humour and is very tongue in cheek but one which will leave teeneage girls wanting more....which is just as well since this is book 1 of 3 (or 4).
Conclusion - a decent read which doesn't really go anywhere.
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