A fast paced romantic suspense that tended to be a little on the predictable side but still good. It was also a fairly quick read. I kept turning pages because I had to know what happened.

Loved the first book in the series and loved this one as well. The atmosphere was superb and this also felt even more "spy novel" than the first in the sense that we are immersed and under cover with Emma for an action packed ride. Perhaps my favorite part though is that in addition to an action packed plot, we also have great character development! The combo of the two kept me wanting to read more and I truly think almost anybody could enjoy this!

What a phenomenal follow-up to the already great start to this new series, Alias Emma. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was so excited when I found out that the Emma Makepeace books were a series. I absolutely loved Alias Emma and did not hesitate to drop all other books to jump into The Traitor by Ava Glass. Emma is on to a new assignment after she is called to a murder scene where an analyst for their agency has been brutally murdered. Emma has the background that makes her a perfect fit to be inserted onto the yacht of the Russian Oligarch who appears to be involved. The murdered agent appears to have been investigating the sale of illegal weapons, but Emma is kitted out to fit into her role and heads to France to begin her new assignment.

Ava Glass has done a wonderful job setting the scene and giving the reader a bit of armchair travel in the Riviera, which was phenomenal since I have wanted to visit this region and plan to in the next couple of years. We meet some of the other agents for the "agency" that Emma works for, along with some of the partners they have recruited along the way. The Traitor continues to show Emma's tenacity and grit even when she is outmanned, outgunned, and outmaneuvered. She plays by the rules but, manages to still find a way to stand up against impossible odds. I always wonder how police organizations in the UK manage to equally go against villains with firearms and other deadly weapons with no deadly weapons of their own. How does an agent who doesn't carry a firearm stand against ruthless mobsters who not only carry but are quite violent? When thinking about Emma Makepeace, ingenuity, cunning, and a bit of her own ruthlessness. I really look forward to the next installment in this series! This review can also be read along with other reviews at Lady Techie's Book Musings. http://LadyTechiesbookmusings.blogspot.com

Thank you to the author Ava Glass, Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for the opportunity to read and review this e-ARC. In return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

Our protagonist Emma Makepeace, a British spy volunteers to obtain information on an elusive Russian oligarch who is suspected of extremely shady dealings. Assuming an identity of a naiive young girl on her first yacht away-from-home, Emma, calling herself Jessica aims to find out all she can and report back to base. Will she find what she needs in time?

Overall, I found this an easy read. The premise and plot were well thought out and executed and kept me sufficiently interested to keep reading even though I had started to suspect what the outcome might be.

Bravo!

I love Emma Makepeace! I adored the first book in this series by Ava Glass, and this one was even more enjoyable. Taking place mainly on a luxury yacht (the Below Deck fan in me was thrilled by this), Emma is now firmly entrenched in an MI6 investigation of a Russian oligarch who is dealing in chemical weapons, and she is the only one who can take him down.

Cleverly written and absolutely perfect for a TV/movie adaptation if someone chooses to do so, this is a series I will read for as long as Glass writes it.

The Traitor is a gripping historical fiction novel by Ava Glass that plunges readers into the tumultuous world of espionage, betrayal, and courage during World War II. The story follows the journey of a young resistance fighter who must navigate treacherous moral dilemmas and heart-wrenching sacrifices in the face of overwhelming adversity.
In this novel, Glass masterfully weaves together intricate plotlines and vivid characters to create a narrative that captivates and challenges readers in equal measure. Through the protagonist's harrowing experiences, the novel delves into the complexities of loyalty, honor, and the human capacity for both good and evil.
As readers delve into the pages of The Traitor, they are confronted with profound themes that resonate across time and space, prompting deep introspection and critical analysis. From the moral ambiguities of wartime espionage to the enduring power of hope in the darkest of hours, this novel offers a rich tapestry of thought-provoking material for contemplation and discussion.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙨𝙥𝙮 𝙀𝙢𝙢𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙍𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝’𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙩, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙚’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚.

I’m honestly not the biggest fan of anything that involves espionage so I should’ve known this book wouldn’t be for me.

While I do think this book can be read as a standalone, I feel like I missed some key points by not having read the first book in the series, especially more on Emma Makepeace.

I did enjoy Emma’s character, she was like a female James Bond, which was so interesting. However, she didn’t make some of the smart decisions and I was annoyed with her at times. Also, the side characters were interesting in their own way.

Overall, I didn’t love the whole spy element, but I should’ve read what this book was about before picking it up. There were some action scenes that had me intrigued, but the story as a whole wasn’t for me.

Thank you so much NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the review copy in exchange for my honest review!

Being a part of a small British intelligence unit has a certain mystique, its members have a certain, let’s just say, something close to a death wish, as their lives are in constant danger. Never knowing who can be trusted, their grey matter is always on high alert turning over the possibilities and potential for disaster. What a way to live. Emma Makepeace is the youngest intelligence officer in this cadre and she is tasked with sorting out a very delicate situation. This wasn’t my first encounter with Ms. Makepeace as she made quite an impression when I read “Alias Emma”. This installment of the “Alias Emma” series is equally fraught with just about everything that is dangerous, sinister, and slightly unfathomable. She is bright enough to recognize fear in herself, and an overpowering need to understand and successfully complete her missions and therein lies the problem. She does not know how to stand down, not for anyone or anything. She does know how to lie, pretend to be someone else, con her target to take what she needs to accomplish her goals and protect her adopted country. It appears that she loves the action as if this is what she was born to do.

There are many characters to sort out in this story, some with difficult Russian names, others with the names you would ascribe to any British citizen, and all need to be referenced and remembered because they keep showing up. The story is tight and twisty as the setting changes from one country to another but the use of “this might be their last chance” was used too often. Once is believable, three or more times is superfluous and strains the probability of any situation. Betrayal is to be expected, so what happened?

Many thanks to Bantam Books and NetGalley for a copy.

This is not for me. I think I just am sort of past these kinds of books, which isn't an indictment of the book itself.

This book was amazing from beginning to end. You felt like you were right there and a part of the action. Every time Emma gets herself in a tough spot you're holding your breath and you flip through the pages to see what happens next. It was SO satisfying to figure out who the traitor was and to be proven right!

The Traitor kept me entertained. Emma Makepeace is a feisty spy who does not back down from danger. Her exotic locales make spying seems like a fun career- until someone tries to kill her. I had an idea of who the traitor was but taking him down was still a treat. I look forward to her next adventure.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

A captivating story about British MI6 operative going undercover to reveal details concerning a murdered operative.

Exciting spy novel with excellent characters and plot, as Emma Makepeace goes undercover on a multi-million dollar luxury yacht.

This is the second book in a series featuring Emma Makepeace but it can easily be read as a standalone. Emma works for an agency so secret that it does not appear in any government list. An MI6 agent is killed by a chemical agent and zipped into a suitcase and this agency is tasked with discovering why he was killed.

This agent was investigating two Russian oligarchs suspected of obtaining illegal weapons, believing that there was a third partner in London somewhere so this is where Emma starts looking. Emma goes undercover on one of the oligarch's fancy yachts to see what she can find out. During her investigation, it becomes increasingly clear that there might be a traitor in the agency itself.

This was a quick read with an interesting protagonist in Emma Makepeace. It was a fairly standard spy thriller novel that is more believable than the average dude spy. Emma isn't invincible and isn't all knowing although the big reveal was so obvious that I am disappointed that Emma was surprised. Overall, it was a good book. I would definitely pick up another book in this series.

So close to 5 stars. I appreciate a good spy story, and Ava Glass has created one with a strong lead character and riveting plot. Emma, a spy for an unnamed British service that is not MI-6 or MI-5, is an expert on Russia. When an MI-6 analyst is murdered with a chemical weapon, a Russian connection is suspected. Emma must go undercover on a Russian oligarch's yacht to find the culprits, her first big case since the events in book one. From the title, readers quickly realize that a Brit must be a traitor. Emma can get aggravating because she tends to play a lone wolf, and I figured out the villain pretty early, but this is a fast suspenseful book. Can't wait for the third book. *This is the second book in the Alias Emma series. It can be read as a standalone book because the author provides plenty of backstory (but if you plan to read the first book, then do so because of spoilers in The Traitor).

This was an amazing book. I highly recommend it to everyone. Great characters and a great plot. I will be looking for more books by this author. The book is superbly written. Lots of twists, turns and shocking turns of events

I love a good spy novel and this one was good it was fast paced and it keep me reading I wanted to find out what was going on. It’s has a very MI6 and James Bond vibe going on with the spies,traitors, yachts, money and murder and trying to find out who dunit. I went along with. Emma and her colleagues.as they went about trying to figure out what was going on who they could trust or not. I think I figured it out half the way through The other character. In this book was the cities the author describes them beautifully. If you like mysteries or spy stories you like The Traitor
Thank you netgalley

This was such a great, suspenseful thriller! I couldn't put this book down and I would love to read more by this author. You'll never guess the twist at the end!

This was a great action packed thriller with some intense and gripping moments. As secret agent Emma tries to uncover what led to the death of man locked up in a suitcase, she realizes that he was also a spy. The hunt for his killers becomes a priority.
The adventure takes place on a yacht set to make its way to Monaco. Will Emma be able to keep her identity secret while managing to uncover the mystery of the killer(s)? I hope you’ll read this spy novel at its best to find out.

Absolutely loved this book. Loved the characters, the storyline, the location. It was thrilling and kept me turning pages. Absolutely would recommend to friends and family.

Readers will enjoy the latest fast-paced spy adventure featuring rising agency superstar Emma Makepeace, whose own personal history drives her to find justice. This novel has all the elements of compelling international espionage: glamorous settings, yachts, Russian oligarchs, and mysterious deaths. Thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC to preview.