I liked Alias Emma, another novel by Ava Glass, so looked forward to this new tale The Trap. Sorry to say I didn't like it as much, but it had its merits. It's an interesting tale, and Emma an interesting protagonist, but so much of it seemed implausible. Unable to believe what I am reading is not a positive response to a book.. I just don't think that Emma would really be involved in some of the scenes that the author places her in.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

Another exciting and enjoyable book in the Emma Makepeace series! I was delighted to get the opportunity to read this third book in one of my favorite series, thanks to the publisher and Netgalley. I enjoyed the new locale and seeing the progression in Emma's career. She and her organization are trying to prevent an imminent international incident, and she and those with her are in danger. She also has ethical issues to confront. The author does a wonderful job creating the stressful environment. I flew through the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. I highly recommend the book and its series, and I look forward to the next installment.

Fantastic! Tense and well paced with high stakes and a compelling lead.

I loved the first and second novels in this series and think The Trap can be read as a standalone (though I’d recommend reading them all!).

As always, Emma is awesome and she shines here. We get to see a more emotional side of Emma here as she forms a tentative friendship with her partner on her latest assignment, and as she grapples with the complexity and dangers of her work.

Overall, this is an engrossing page-turner (though I was hoping for a one year later epilogue to call back to an earlier scene!). Highly recommend to anyone looking for an entertaining and cinematic spy thriller.

Thank you very much to Random House Ballantine and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

I loved this book! As soon as I saw the third in the series was coming I checked Natgalley until I saw it available to request.

I just adore Emma Makepeace. I was blown away by Alias Emma and I really enjoyed The Traitor. This one was nearly as good as the first in the series. I feel like it gave Emma a chance to go excel and also grow as a person.

The book moves at a breakneck speed and I essentially consumed it in one sitting. It's just a thrilling read and benefits from a time timeline and deadline to foil a plot.

While I think Emma is amazing there are new characters as well as old ones that make the book very enjoyable.