Thursday, July 05, 2012

Book Rec: Gallagher Girls

The Gallagher Girls by Ally Carter is a delightful, witty, and at times suspenseful summer read. Set in an all-girls boarding school (think Harry Potter), centered around one girl - Cammie - and her band of friends (think Harry Potter), they must do their best at school (again... think Harry Potter) while carrying out secret - completely against the rules - spy missions (... not Harry Potter, more Agent Cody Banks). Cammie's mom is headmistress and the background in the first novel carries through to the next - setting up for a serious climactic adventure in book six (which isn't out yet).

Each book takes place during a semester, starting with her Sophomore year. I enjoyed the balance of spy lingo/adventure, quirky friends, and romantic interest. After gobbling them down in a couple of days, I can't wait for the next.

Rating: These are as good as Apple Blossoms (mini apple pies) - sweet, fun, a plot with just enough substance, and you can't wait to have another.

Gallagher Girls Series Book Order
1. I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
2. Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
3. Don't Judge a Girl By Her Cover
4. Only the Good Spy Young
5. Out of Sight, Out of Time

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