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The Spy and I

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If you liked Finlay Donovan or the new murder romcom by Ally Carter this is perfect for you! I love spy mystery novels and it was so fun! Definitely recommend.

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This was a cute book! It was a fun cozy read to settle into. It was very similar to a book written by Ally Carter but overall still a good one and I will be recommending it!

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Yes, yes, yes! This was such a flirty and fun action rom com for fans of rom com movie Knight & Day and comedy film Spies! Seriously 5 stars! What a great fun read.

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Super witty and engaging, I had a blast reading this. Loved the action in this book and if it had its own playlist, it would be Taylor Swift's Reputation :)

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley Publishing for the ARC!

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It’s both a story packed with action and jaw-dropping twists on every page; and an all-consuming romance that oh-so perfectly captures the angst and drama of its unique setting, but every single part of it is utterly marvellous.

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Great mistaken identity novel. The chemistry was off the charts and I love characters put in unlikely situations!

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I loved Mr. and Mrs. Smith while growing up and this book delivered those same vibes.
I usually do not read "spy" books, I find them quite boring but this was so fun! I also loved the tech/hacking aspect. The banter between Dove and Mendez was great and this was just a super cute read.

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The Spy and I was a fun read. It reminded me of a young adult version of Mr. And Mrs. Smith and The Spy Who Dumped Me. This plot is action-packed, as the story begins with Dove doing a penetration tester job. She then meets a journalist, Mendez, who turns out to be a hot CIA agent. She learns from him that her sister is also a CIA agent who is in danger. It was easy to get immersed in the book as the action and suspense were high the entire time. The sexual tension between Dove and Mendez was evident, and I loved their banter. I felt for Mendez because it was easy to tell he liked Dove, but his job hindered his ability to start something new with her initially. I love the way the book ended. I also appreciated that the author incorporated her technology knowledge Into the book. The hacking and the technology aspect was a fun extra touch.

Thank you to NetGallery and Berkley Publishing for giving me a copy of the book.

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I could not put this book down! Dove, our main character, is a civilian who gets mistaken for her spy sister and is thrust into a world of deceptions, danger, and a very attractive and mysterious man who claims to be her sister's partner. The Spy and I is full of twists at every turn, and while there is action aplenty, it still keeps the feel of a contemporary romance. I can't wait to recommend this book when it comes out!

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I could not finish this book. The writing was clunky and cheesy and it really turned me off to the whole book. It also started off on a sour note for me. The first two paragraphs were in present tense and then everything abruptly changed to past tense with no warning or explanation.

I also hated the detailed tech speak while Dove was hacking into things. It went completely over my head and added absolutely nothing to the story. I was so frustrated by the stylistic choices of this book that I couldn't even get into the plot.

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We start off at a fast pace with a smart female cyber-security protagonist. It’s a recipe for a win. Easy to read and easy to follow. I stopped after chapter 2 (9%), but easy four stars if it continues this way.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.

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something that has been missing from the romance world is a cute but action packed romcom and i was so excited to be gifted this ARC from berkley in exchange for an honest review! the story was original and started off with a fast-pace that instantly hooked you. definitely gives more of a YA romcom vibe (no spice) but still a quick read that’s worth it!!

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