Reviews with content warning for Injury/Injury detail - The Blonde Identity

One of my favorite reads this year. Carter is one of my comfort writers and she didn't miss with this one.

First of all, if you get the chance to listen to the audiobook for this, I HIGHLY recommend it. it took me a second to enjoy the male narrator but they both knocked it out of the park. The voice (Both metaphorical and literal) reminded me of Sarah Michelle Gellar which made it even more fun and nailed the attitude of our titular Blonde (Yes, you find out her actual name in the book but I don't want to spoil it.

In case you were worried this was a book where the FMC is a helpless, brainless damsel, you couldn't be further from the truth. (Yes, she's woefully over her head and a little naive but hey, she lost her memory. Can you blame her?) She's quick-witted, is making as many plans and strategies as our MMC and her different view on things is her strength in this story, not a weakness. I adore her and loved seeing how nearly everyone underestimates her before realizing how much of a boss she is.

If you know Carter more from her YA/MG books, yes, this book is more adult. Blood, death, swearing, sex (Although mostly closed door), it's here. I don't think that'll be an issue for most fans but I'm just letting you know.

So if you're looking for an action-adventure/ romance book a la Romancing the Stone, The Mummy and Agnes and the Hit Man, I highly recommend it!

TW: Gun violence, violence, kidnapping, brief drug use, panic attacks and details of injuries and blood.

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hailstorm3812's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Ally Carter wrote books that made me squeal at 15 and it appears she can do it at 25. She can blend spy thriller with heartfelt romcom like no other. I really liked REDACTED and Alex, even though she's only in like a quarter of the book if that. I am a sucker for a romantic lead that is just a bit of a freak. I even liked Sawyer, if he is a bit of a genre stereotype. I also stand by my theory that YA authors can write sexual tension better than anyone since they can't jump straight into it. Though I will warn you it is fade to black. I had a hell of a time and I'm looked forward to the presumable next book.

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Banger hilarious ending line also.

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megcarrick's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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ciwanski's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The dedication literally made me sob. Thank you Ally Carter for writing this book (and all of your books) for me.

While romcoms tend not to be the most prestigious examples of literature, this book was certainly a damn good time. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that has made my heart burst in every single chapter, but this book hit the mark. Ally even made me not hate a man calling a woman “sweetheart.” Not to mention she gave a great addition to the classic “I’ll kill anyone who hurts you” line.

This book made me giggle and blush and kick my feet and occasionally check my pulse. It also made me very sentimental. For these reasons it is my first 5 star read of the year (almost 9 months in oops). I’m an Ally stan through and through.

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mrsalexisrjones's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Ally Carter does it again with another spy novel that just sucks you in. Zoe wakes up confused. She can’t remember anything but there is a hot man running towards her telling her to run. Suddenly she is on the run with him. Her twin sister is a spy and people are after her.

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aplain's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

3.75

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vj_thompson's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was SO good!! It was difficult not to binge in one night. Ally Carter’s writing is 😍

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