I devoured the Gallagher Girls series as a teen and so when I saw that Ally Carter wrote an adult spy book, I was thrilled.

This boon brought back so much nostalgia for me! I loved the insane, cliché, over-the-top, grumpy sunshine, crazy adventure it took me on. (I did wish for some detailed spice but it was all very closed door)

I think this was exactly the kind of romance I was craving: high stakes, this would never happen in real life, fun romance lol

The start of this book hooks you instantly and the fast-paced plot keeps you reading until you realize it’s way past your bedtime and you need to pick it up again tomorrow.

This book was absolutely bananas and I loved every second of it! Plot? It was there...kind of? Vibes? IMMACULATE! I LOVED the main characters and their chemistry and dynamic! I was giggling and kicking my feet and swooning through the whole thing! Ally Carter is the QUEEN of spy books and I loved this adult debut and I hope so much that there's more where this came from!

The Blonde Identity is an explosively funny and captivating novel brimming with chemistry! This enthralling story seamlessly blends humor, action, romance, and heartfelt emotions that tug at the very core of your being. The story took me on a thrilling journey, where laughter and excitement intertwine with a touch of romance. The protagonist's blonde identity adds an intriguing layer to the narrative, keeping me on the edge of my seat, eager to uncover the secrets that lie within. With a perfect balance of wit and suspense, I was drawn into a world where unexpected twists and turns await at every corner. The seamless integration of humor and action creates a dynamic reading experience that left me breathless, eagerly turning the pages to see what happens next.

A FANTASTIC and FUNNY high octane romantic suspense adventure with spies, twin sisters, deceptions, misdirection, amnesia and a sizzling romance. This honestly needs to be made into a movie ASAP!! The thrills were non-stop and the love story was so swoony. I can't wait for the sequel! Great on audio too. Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!!

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I'm not sure what I expected when I picked up this book, but I'm happy I did.

A young woman is lying on the snowy ground of Paris, with a bump on her head, and no memory of who she is or how she got there. But one thing is certain: people are trying to kill her. When a young man mistakes her for her twin sister, they go on the run together, running--he says--from the Russian mob, the CIA, and Mossad.

Filled with plenty of spy thriller hijinks, and threaded with charm and humor, The Blonde Identity is destined for the bestseller lists. High recommended. #TheBlondeIdentity #NetGalley #SaltMarshAuthorSeries

When she wakes up under the Eiffel Tower with no idea of how she got there, our main character is wondering who the hunk standing over her is, and why he is telling her to run. Little does she know she is his partner in crimes identical twin sister, and she isn’t the badass sister that is a spy. The criminal chasing her don’t know this though, so now apparently she is on the run with Mr. Hottie.

This book was just so fun! That’s really the best way to describe it. As our main character has to think fast and act like a spy, she and Mr. Hottie end up in some insane situations that are both thrilling, funny, and sometimes a bit sexy all at once! It was full of action and heart, and kept me on the edge of my seat until the last page!

I love Ally Carter's books for the close-knit found family and well-developed romantic ship. Those qualities are sadly absent from THE BLONDE IDENTITY. The spy/action premise isn't fun without the accompanying worldbuilding (see: Gallagher Girls and Heist Society). One gets the impression that AC had certain scenes in mind (the only-one-bed convo, negligee flirting, etc) and wrote the book around those vibes, rather than allowing the ship evolve naturally. By the end, I didn't really have a fundamental grasp on what made either protagonist tick or why they were a good fit.

Honestly, it might be the dual POV causing the problems. AC is excellent at heroine-only single POV and I don't think the switch did any favors. It was still a fine-enough read because of the banter and narrator talent, but I'm not going to remember this book after tomorrow. All that being said, I'll read the sequel (Alex?) because maybe the amnesia trope was the problem here. Still very much into lighthearted action rom-com vibes — I just wish that I enjoyed myself more.

Read via audio (narrated by Emily Ellet and Andrew Eiden).

I've been reading Ally Carter's books since I was in grade school and if you had told me that I'd be punching in an Adult spy Romance from her in my 2023 bingo card, I would have never expected it, but here were are and what an absolute joy this book was. The Blonde Identity was a non-stop thrill ride with tons of hilarious banter between the two leads, Sawyer and not-Alex-but-Alex's-twin (don't want to spoil her identity), surprisingly soft and sweet moments, and a whole lot of badass action sequences. It's exactly the kind of Adult book you'd expect Ally Carter to write but also completely new and fresh in wholly unexpected ways. If you're looking for a fun, easy read with minimal heat with a whole lot of adventure and excitement, then The Blonde Identity is definitely for you.

A woman finds herself in Paris with no memory of who she is or why men with guns a chasing her. A spy tale with a twist. ARC from NetGalley?

I love a great whirlwind romance, thriller, with humor and action at every turn. This book did not disappoint and I was given all of that and more. I found myself poolside with this book devouring the story of the Blonde with amnesia and her reluctant "savior" Sawyer as they try to figure out the best course of action with every secret world agency chasing them. There's a little bit of Jason Bourne-like thrill, and of course, you will probably need to suspend your general belief of certain levels of people walking away fairly unscathed from death-defying feats. Nevertheless, this book was so incredibly fun and I could not put it down. There are some great twists and turns and a couple of heart wrenching moments so be prepared for all the double and triple crossing your heart can take. I hope you will give this book a read ASAP, I know I am so thankful to Netgalley for providing me with an advance copy to provide an honest review. I had a great time reading it and will be doing a podcast episode on the podcast Books Are Magical with my cohosts very soon to talk more in depth about it.

SO MUCH ACTION! Reads like an actual movie and I COULD NOT put it down!

I grew up on the Gallagher Girls and the nostalgia factor was real here, this was like a grown-up version! A great blend of spy-action with a dash of romance (even if it learned a little heavily on insta-love) and a fun french setting. Had all the best spy tropes - amnesia, secret siblings and double agents!

This was a really fast and fun read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Casablanca and Ms. Carter for the opportunity to read an ARC of this title. An honest review was requested but not required.

I've never heard of Gallagher girls - I had to Google it - so I can't say that it's an apt comparison although I see it in a lot of reviews. And I don't think "Bourne Identity" is quite it either. Sure, a young woman awakens in the streets in Paris, bruised and injured and amnesiac, with little in her pockets but a few Euro and a key card, and with what appears to be any number of people after her. She is quickly found by Mr. Hot Guy, who seems to be some sort of operative, and who helps her escape from her pursuers.

Mr. Hot Guy is eventually revealed to be Sawyer, and Unknown Woman is revealed to be Zoe, the (mostly) identical twin sister of Sawyer's partner. Sawyer and Zoe manage to evade detection in spite of? or because of? (the jury is out) Zoe's efforts to "help." This is a total popcorn book: entertaining as all-get-out, and I could totally envision it as a movie. Is it realistic? LOL. No way. Is it a fun, action-packed ride? Heck yes, and I would jump on a sequel (or another adult title by this author) in a second. Recommended for those who want a fun, adrenaline-packed, hilarious, high-octane joyride with a little romance on the side.

This book was everything I needed to get myself out of my reading slump!

Action packed, heart throbbing, espionage adventures meets enemies to lovers in a grumpy/sunshine duo. What more can one ask for?

This was my first Ally Carter read and I am so very hoping that this book becomes a series because I MUST know what comes next for Zoe, Sawyer, and Alex. There is so much going on in this book, and it just pulls you in straight away from the first page and has you guessing all the way to the end.

The plot twists are twisting, the romance is romancing, and the action is action-ing.. (is that a word? Who knows, I don't care). It was perfection from the first sentence all the way to the last.

Zoe and Sawyer are great MCs. Their banter is funny, the sexual tension between them is spicy, and their partnership is so well written. Can she trust him? Can he trust her? Will they find a their happy ending in a the world of spies and criminals? Guess you're going to have to read the book to find out.

Highly recommend this laugh-out-loud, fact-paced ride.

“They were inching closer and closer because they always did—they always would.”

I loved everything about this book! I was a huge fan of the Gallagher Girls series growing up so this book was so nostalgic to read but don’t let that fool you! It is so fresh & fun & exciting!

This played out like the perfect movie in my head! I could see every action scene, every tip of Sawyer’s smile & every time Zoe’s big doe eyes widened in my head! I think that this book was paced excellently. The chemistry, banter & humor were thrown in at the perfect times! Her personality was amazing & I loved that even when she found out about her past she didn’t let that stop her from undercovering! (which is definitely a word!) Zoe is so resilient, quick in the face of danger & kept things unpredictable which I really enjoyed! I also love that before we find out what she did for a living there are tiny hints there that point to what Zoe has a passion for! I’ll be honest I did not pick up on them, but in hindsight they were sprinkled in so well!

Sawyer is the perfect companion for Zoe. He is rough when she is soft, he is logic where she is emotion, & he is considerate when she is uncertain. In my head I pictured him as Ed Speelers, but also as Freddy from Scooby Doo 😂🙈 He is definitely the grumpy one in this relationship but he certainly had his funny moments too which is why when he’s busy being an operative with a captial O he had a jovial attitude some of the time. For example: “‘I’m down a gun.’ He leaned over and picked up the weapon that he’d knocked out of the first man’s hand. ‘And now I’m not!’” Was it bc of Zoe or bc “there is no happy ending” so he has to create some type of happiness? I’m not sure, but I loved that quality in him.

The author did a great job of making these characters jump off the pages. I really liked that the chapter headings were Him & Her esp in the beginning bc no one knows what’s going on… even our FMC! I typically don’t read a lot of spy stuff but I enjoy watching them & I feel like this one was so good! I loved the intrigue & there are a few twists and turns that I genuinely did not expect so I was pleased to be kept on my toes! The portion of the story on the yacht I think is my favorite bc so much happens between lines for Zoe & Sawyer there & it’s where their awakening begins, things start to change for them, ironically as they’re pretending to be the newly wedded Michaelsons!

Overall I think this is an amazing story. I hope we definitely get to see Alex’s enemies to lovers situation sometime in the near future! I’m a lifelong fan of Ally Carter so I have nothing else to say other than 10/10. Would read again. Highly recommend! 😉

I had such a blast with this book. From the moment you jump on this rollercoaster ride, be prepared for anything. I felt like I was watching the best romantic suspense comedy you could wish for. With a heroine who embodies the word plucky, to a hero that will make you forget who James Bond even is, you'll be laughing out loud at the antics and the banter of this dynamic duo. I'm so glad I got an advance readers copy of this book because I didn't have to wait for the official release date. Unfortunately, I'll have to wait for the next gem from this author's pen, but at least I have her back library to indulge in while I wait. This book more than earns its 5 stars.

This book totally healed my inner Gallagher Girl. I was a big fan of the series growing up and it’s what made me love spies in media, so when I saw Ally Carter posting about this book, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. It’s a fantastic grumpy + sunshine romance with great pacing and exciting action scenes. Thank you so much for sending me a copy.

Ally Carter’s voice and writing style is so distinct, it completely sent me back in time. She’s so good at writing out banter and action sequences.

Sunshine characters can be hit or miss for me, but I liked how Zoe was upbeat but still had depth. The angle of her experiencing amnesia throughout the story allowed us to slowly get to know her as she got to know herself. The dual POV worked really well for this, and made me equally invested in both Zoe and Sawyer. The pacing of the book also worked well, slowly dropping in things that would lead to what happened next without it feeling too predictable – despite the use of iconic romance tropes, like fake dating, hurt/comfort, and only one bed. I just felt like Carter knew me and what I wanted from this story.

If I had any complaints, the amnesia trope can become repetitive, and Sawyer’s POV near the end became kind of confusing in order to preserve some of the surprise for the reader. I also felt like the characters fell for each other extremely fast, especially when they had life and death to be concerned with.

The book takes place over a short period of time and Sawyer and Zoe’s interactions are pretty bottled between each other but I LOVED Alex. She was a great side character and the moments we had with her really had me hoping for the sequel or companion novel that was hinted at in that epilogue.

Overall this was a fun book that I had trouble putting down, especially in the second half. Such a page turner and a really fun romance.

When I say I haven't had this much fun reading a book in years I mean it, seriously this book is just fun and will have you laughing out loud as often as it has you holding your breath wondering what trouble Zoe is going to get into next.

Waking up on a Paris sidewalk in the snow with a gorgeous man looking at you might be some girl's dream, but it's the beginning of what might be called a nightmare for Zoe, not remembering who she is, why she's there, or who anyone is... well that's just the beginning of her troubles.

With a Russian mafia boss along with every intelligence agency with an acronym hunting her she has to choose who to trust and in the end that will be so much harder than it seems.

Between finding the flash drive, finding her sister, finding out who she is, and that Sawyers's dad is just as hot as he is Zoe also learns to trust herself, trust her instincts, and trust that her heart is broken as it may be won't lead her astray.

This book is the perfect example of what a romantic comedy mixed with action can be, it's engaging, all-encompassing, and will have you wondering if every pregnant woman you see is pregnant or someone running from something.

I truly hope we get a book from Alex's point of view or the story of her "romantic" entanglement, I also hope that at some point we see Zoe and Sawyer with a little spy baby with an adorable English accent.

If it isn't obvious by now I love this book, I love this book so much, I can't remember the last time I had this much fun reading a book.
Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for providing an advance copy of this E-Book, I have voluntarily read and reviewed it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for this ARC of The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter in exchange for an honest review! Where could I possibly begin? Ally Carter has never disappointed me. She singlehandedly made so much of my personality in my formative years with her YA Gallagher Girls series that it comes as no surprise that she blew me out of the water with her adult debut as well.

Ally Carter just has a way of writing love and tenderness that drives me CRAZY in the best possible way. Her short chapters are always. poignant and action-packed, and I enjoy every single second. Her characters are GUSHING with chemistry, which in turn causes ME to gush uncontrollably. This book was incredible. I loved every single moment and well, the ending was definitely hinting at another book in this universe... In short, I will read ANYTHING Ally Carter writes. Absolutely anything.

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED!!! I was so rooting for Zoe and Sawyer. I loved the banter, I loved the way the plot unfolded. And I absolutely loved that Zoe didn't know she couldn't do something!! This was also a pretty clean story despite guns, explosions, and language (LOL). I want more!

The concept is fun and hooky, giving that same sense of travel and intrigue and danger as the well known Bourne franchise, but with quippy humor and classic romantic tropes. However, the main character wakes up with amnesia on a Paris street and spends the majority of the book trying to find herself rather than pursue a more layered character arc and ultimately the story fell flat for me. Would recommend as a beach or airplane read, perhaps.