The President's Daughter (The President's Daughter #1)

Book ONE of The President's Daughter

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Pub Date Apr 24 2018 | Archive Date Apr 26 2018

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The President's Daughter is the first installment of The President's Daughter 

When her father is elected President, seventeen-year-old brainiac Alix Forrester is recruited into a covert branch of the Secret Service. They expect geeky, socially awkward Alix to be their inside girl, keeping an additional eye on her father without his knowledge—even though she and the President barely get along after a car accident that left her on crutches and kept her out of Harvard. If it wasn’t for Sam, Alix’s long-term crush and her father’s young personal assistant, her life would suck at an epic level—at least until she starts training with twenty-one-year-old Secret Service-genius Ian. 

Their geeky connection over all things science has Alix crushing hard. As her injuries heal, Ian molds Alix into an elite spy. Their attraction grows, while the relationship with her father is going down hill: he even throws her out of the Oval Office in front of everyone. No matter what, when a series of assassination attempts threatens the President’s life, Alix and Ian get activated. 

Rejected by the man she’s trying to save Alix hunts for the assassin, inadvertently handing Ian evidence pointing to Sam as the perpetrator. Despite her protests and pleas Ian has Sam arrested, ordering Alix to drop the case. Hurt by Ian’s actions Alix goes rogue to prove it can’t have been Sam. The boy who kissed her for the very first time cannot be out to kill her father. Racing against time Alix must overcome her own inadequacies and find the true assassin before Sam gets convicted for something he didn’t do—or before the President gets killed.

ABOUT THE SERIES

THE PRESIDENT’S DAUGHTER follows Alix Forrester, newly minced First Daughter of the United States, as she is trained into an elite spy to help protect POTUS, her father. In an ever-changing political landscape she must find a potential assassin to the President, save the USA from a hacker group out to destroy the country, and neutralize a threat that will take out most of the U.S. Government. Good thing she has her handler Ian in her corner—and a crush on him that’ll make her power through anything, no matter the danger. Caught between political games and the woes of love geeky Alix grows into the espionage heroine she never thought she would become—but it might come at the cost of her heart.

The President's Daughter is the first installment of The President's Daughter 

When her father is elected President, seventeen-year-old brainiac Alix Forrester is recruited into a covert branch of the...


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The President's Daughter is a book about a brilliant teenage girl living in the White House. It's written by author Micky O'Brady. It's a YA story that anyone will enjoy, regardless of age. Thanks to NetGalley and Curiosity Quills Press for the advance copy. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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An ARC was provided to me by Netgally in exchange of an honest review.

Well, this book was certainly very intersting. It was well thought out and very well written. I'm waiting for the next part though , hoping to catch some more of the main hero and heroine; i felt as if the story ended while it just begun.

This book will be to your liking if u don't have any problem with a teenage girl with issues with her dad, who by the way, is the president. It have a lot of action and some part romance, which i hope would be covered more in the next installment of the book.

Overall this book was a good read and I'm glad that i got a chance to read it.

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There were a few things that bothered me. The love triangle of course but there's something about how the MC's disability was handled that I didn't like. Never been a fan of the magic fix. I kind of wish she'd been able to save the day without needing to be "fixed" first.

That said, I do like the characters (although for a president, her dad should really work on his communication skills). And I would be interested in reading a second book.

But for the love of god, give this book a cover, it releases in just a few days for god's sake.

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Wow this book had me at the edge of my seat from start to finish. Great chacters that will have you turning pages quickly so you can find out what happens next. Alix the president's daughter is a strong, smart, confident women you'll be rooting for. Can't wait for book 2!!!

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I really enjoyed reading this book. Alix is a great agent in training and even if not every thing goes as planed and she has a lot to learn, she always gives her best, never giving up. An accident a year ago made her sit in a wheelchair with a spine injury. Not much hope left to ever get out of the chair ever again Alix feels like half the girl she used to be. The relationship with her father, the new president, has gone south, with him trying his best to get his daughter out of his way. Or maybe he still loves her? And then there is Sam, best friend of Alix and intern in her fathers office. Alice has had a crush on him since forever, Gianna, the girl with all the looks and Ian, teacher, colleague and the man making Alix’s heart beat faster. Fun read, with a lot of action and a dash of romance. I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thanks to NetGalley and Curiosity Quills Press!

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The President's Daughter #1 by Mickey O'Brady was an enjoyable read that kept my interest from beginning to end. I thought the author did a wonderful job maintaining suspense, building tension between Ian and Alix, and infusing the story with plenty of teenage angst and hormones.

I did like Alix, as I thought she was a realistic and strong character, but I did find her constant need to mention her condition a tad annoying. I swear she mentions being "a cripple" at least 10 times within the first third of the book. Because of this, I did question whether I should continue reading since I can only take so much "woe is me" whining. She also goes on and on about her dad's behavior toward her, which, I get it, it's important to the storyline, but it gets repetitive pretty quickly.

The story does improve as the pages climb, with Alix becoming a much stronger character in both body and mind. I liked the behind-the-scenes setting, with much talk about secret lairs and super advanced technology. However, the real shining star of the book was Alix's relationship with Ian. The author built up the tension between the two quite well and I can't wait to see how their relationship evolves in the next book of the series (fingers crossed that Alix will be 18 by then!).

I give the book a solid 4/5, with detractions for redundancy and over-the-top "poor me/pitiful" attitude/behavior. It fits nicely within the YA genre and would be a worthwhile read for anyone looking to start a new series with well-developed characters and an interesting storyline.

*I was provided with an ARC by the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

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I really, really liked this book; the characters were well-built, after the first few 'weird' pages everything felt as if it could happen for real, the relationships between the main character and the characters around her were on point.. And then the love triangle! I'm looking forward to reading more about Alix.

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Alix has had so much taken from her. Her body is not the same. Her relationships with others' are not the same. Her feelings about herself and what she can accomplish are not the same. But all of this is about to change.

Sam and Ian are men in her life that help her in some way. Whether it be emotional, physical, or mental - they both serve a purpose. She cares about both of them deeply. The question now remains, who can help her move on to her future?

This book was fast paced and exciting! I loved every page and devoured it like candy. I think the characters themselves are deep and rich. I love the setting, it gives the writer a lot to enrich the story for the reader. The book overall was one of the best I have ever read. I am so excited for the next installment to this new heart thumping series.


***This early copy was given in exchange for an honest review, by Netgalley and its publishers.

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I generally loved this story. Alix isn't your typical President's Daughter. Reeling from a car accident that almost killed her and broke her spine she feels like a failure. When her father gets elected she learns about PRICS, a secret section of the secret service that employs the children of the president to help protect the office. Alix knows she can't be of any use, but when she is offered a experimental medical treatment to help her walk again and a chance to use her 160 IQ to protect her family she (metaphorically) jumps at the chance. I loved the intrigue of this story coupled with the budding romance and watching Alix realize she is more than her crutches. This is a fantastic mix of spy thriller, romance, and family drama.

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When socially awkward Alix becomes daughter to the President of the United States, she is recruited into the Special Forces and is to receive her own training. The only catch: she is confined to crutches from an accident several years ago. I thought it was great that Alix was a champ about things and never gave up, rather than being a mopey victim about her situation. She has her struggles and has lost a lot, but she stays on top of things rather than letting them bring her down.

So then, of course, there is the love triangle. I, personally, like a good love triangle. We have the guy Alix has known and crushed on forever, and then the new intern with the hot looks. Sprinkled throughout the book is just the right amount of flirting, family drama, and action. Overall I thought this book was a great balance of all the elements and I would highly recommend it!

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This book was not what I was expecting. The usual president's daughter theme was still here but I liked this author's fresh take on it (the accident causing her injury). I did like the internal struggle between which boy would "win" out too. Overall a good read and I am very interested to see how the author continues this series. I would recommend this book.

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I received this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

So I definitely enjoyed this book. I enjoy first daughter/president books so I had to get my greedy hands on it. I rate this book a four.
So I’ve read plenty other president/first daughter books and this one was definitely not like the others. In the book you meet Alix, daughter of the president who has become disabled by an accident and feels like she’s being treated differently by her father. What does she do? She agrees to become part of a secret secret service alliance that is for the children of the president. There she meets Ian. I’m the book someone tries to murder her dad and her best friend Sam gets pinned for it and that’s where the story starts to be AMAZING. Definitely an easy fun read. I’m usually a lot about big romance book but this was just perfect for me who doesn’t read much like this. The author grabbed my attention and it was such a great story line. Definitely recommend. :)

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Alix Forrester is the daughter of the new President of the United States. It has been a year since the auto accident when she injured her left leg to the point where she couldn't use it without crutches or a wheelchair. She becomes a member of a special branch of the Secret Service in order to find out who is attempting to assassinate her father. Her ultra intelligent teacher Ian helps her by providing an unparalleled education in science, the duties of the Secret Service, and rehabilitation of her leg. Together they try to find the perpetrator, but when Alix inadvertently hands Ian evidence implicating her friend Sam and his father, Alix goes rogue and attempts to clear them while trying to find the real criminal.
This book is the first in an exciting new series. I enjoyed this book so much that I literally can't wait to read the next installment. The characters are complex as well as the suspenseful situations that arise. The writing is so descriptive that I felt like I was experiencing the story firsthand. I thought the teenage angst was a little too much, but other than that and the profanity (f-bombs, etc.), I really liked the book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys suspense and mysteries.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

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I loved The President's Daughter. The way you feel invested in the characters, and how real the action felt makes it really hard to wait for the next installment.

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I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book which I received
through Netgalley. This was a great read!

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