shaneace's review against another edition
5.0
Ally Carter has done it again and All Fall Down is her best book yet.
I started reading Ally Carter books when I was 12 years old, I'm now 21 and still just as drawn to her books as I was years ago when I picked up my first Gallagher Girls novel. All Fall Down is full has you second guessing what's going on all the way to the en, and what an ending that was!
If you enjoy a good adventure, with friendship, secrets, and strong leading characters then this book is for you. I could not put it down until I'd finished it and then wanted to read it again. There is so much I want to know, and so much that needs to told.
I can't wait for the second book to come out.
Do yourself a favor, read this book!!!
I started reading Ally Carter books when I was 12 years old, I'm now 21 and still just as drawn to her books as I was years ago when I picked up my first Gallagher Girls novel. All Fall Down is full has you second guessing what's going on all the way to the en, and what an ending that was!
If you enjoy a good adventure, with friendship, secrets, and strong leading characters then this book is for you. I could not put it down until I'd finished it and then wanted to read it again. There is so much I want to know, and so much that needs to told.
I can't wait for the second book to come out.
Do yourself a favor, read this book!!!
natcommon's review against another edition
3.0
I overall enjoyed this. I liked the story and the idea of Embassy Row. The biggest drawback for me was Grace's character, but it made sense with the story. I just wasn't a fan of being in her head. I will be continuing.
roseybot's review against another edition
2.0
Meh.
What I wanted: a fun romp a la Gallagher Girls.
What I got: a convoluted mess, with a main character who portrayed a bunch of stereotypes of the mentally ill in a kind of gross way. A terrible love interest that I care not at all for. A couple of side characters that I would like to like, but again, don't know enough about to care, and just a melange of meh-ness bundled up together.
I liked Ally Carter's other series, but I think this one is not for me.
What I wanted: a fun romp a la Gallagher Girls.
What I got: a convoluted mess, with a main character who portrayed a bunch of stereotypes of the mentally ill in a kind of gross way. A terrible love interest that I care not at all for. A couple of side characters that I would like to like, but again, don't know enough about to care, and just a melange of meh-ness bundled up together.
I liked Ally Carter's other series, but I think this one is not for me.
pigsrule's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
rileyreads11's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A fast paced book that just left me feeling a little disappointed.
melanieg123's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
archdukeanna's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
annamariahz's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is so fun and suspenseful! I love a mystery with an unreliable narrator! The plot kept me on my toes, and the setting on Embassy Row added tension to the book! The idea that one misstep as a teenager could cause World War 3 raises the stakes. Add in the mysterious death of her mom and see the "Scarred Man" who may have killed her mom everywhere, and the stakes are very high! I love Ally Carter and can't believe I somehow missed reading this series! Her wit and swift-moving plotlines are on display in this book, and I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
joliendelandsheer's review against another edition
5.0
Originally at The Fictional Reader
Before I say anything else, I want to mention that I am a huge fan of Ally Carter. I absolutely love her Heist Society and really enjoyed the first book of the Gallagher Girls as well -I haven’t read the others. She writes about all of the things I love most: spies, thieves, heists, intrigue and deception. I was so excited when I found out she had started a new trilogy (?) called Embassy Row and always screamed from excitement when I not only saw it on Netgalley but got approved for it as well.
My expectations for this book were set quite high. And it did not disappoint! This book was about ambassadors, which is something I haven’t read a lot about. It was set in a place called Embassy Row in a country called Adria. It basically consists of a street -or streets- filled with embassies from different countries. So you could walk over different countries’ territories in one place!
The plot of this book was truly captivating. I have to study every moment of the day now but I started reading this when I woke up and only got up and had breakfast when I finished it. I know, I am a master of priorities. I don’t want to tell you too much about the actual novel, because it’s something you have to experience yourself. I will say that this is a bit darker than her other books. And I LOVED that!
Grace watched her mother die in front of her and while everyone says that it was an accident, Grace knows it wasn’t. Her mom was murdered. And yes, that must leave enormous emotional scars on anyone. I really loved how Ally Carter handled this. While Grace is definitely a strong character -you have to be, to believe in yourself when others keep telling you you’re wrong- she is still a person who has giant emotional scars. She has panic attacks, etc. I think this is what made Grace feel so real to me. She was strong even though she has seen terrible things. Even though sometimes she can’t handle the panic anymore. She gets up again. That is strength to me.
I really loved the side characters as well! Noah is such a sweet guy and witty as well. And Megan -or Meghan, ah names…- I found intriguing as well. She showed me -and Gracie- that maybe our perceptions of someone might be wrong. Then there’s Alexei! I don’t even know where to start on him. And Rosie! The cute little sneaky girl. Every side character is an important part of Grace’s life or her mission. And they all have their own, unique strengths. All of these teenagers are from different embassies -so different countries. And her grandfather. In the beginning, I kind of disliked him. But he grew on me, just like Ms. Chancellor did. I loved them all.
I would highly recommend this book. The storyline is captivating and honestly, the twist at the end… I did NOT see that coming. If you like YA or contemporaries or even mysteries, I feel like you’d like this.
I can’t wait for the next book! Literally. I wish I had it right now.
Before I say anything else, I want to mention that I am a huge fan of Ally Carter. I absolutely love her Heist Society and really enjoyed the first book of the Gallagher Girls as well -I haven’t read the others. She writes about all of the things I love most: spies, thieves, heists, intrigue and deception. I was so excited when I found out she had started a new trilogy (?) called Embassy Row and always screamed from excitement when I not only saw it on Netgalley but got approved for it as well.
My expectations for this book were set quite high. And it did not disappoint! This book was about ambassadors, which is something I haven’t read a lot about. It was set in a place called Embassy Row in a country called Adria. It basically consists of a street -or streets- filled with embassies from different countries. So you could walk over different countries’ territories in one place!
The plot of this book was truly captivating. I have to study every moment of the day now but I started reading this when I woke up and only got up and had breakfast when I finished it. I know, I am a master of priorities. I don’t want to tell you too much about the actual novel, because it’s something you have to experience yourself. I will say that this is a bit darker than her other books. And I LOVED that!
Grace watched her mother die in front of her and while everyone says that it was an accident, Grace knows it wasn’t. Her mom was murdered. And yes, that must leave enormous emotional scars on anyone. I really loved how Ally Carter handled this. While Grace is definitely a strong character -you have to be, to believe in yourself when others keep telling you you’re wrong- she is still a person who has giant emotional scars. She has panic attacks, etc. I think this is what made Grace feel so real to me. She was strong even though she has seen terrible things. Even though sometimes she can’t handle the panic anymore. She gets up again. That is strength to me.
I really loved the side characters as well! Noah is such a sweet guy and witty as well. And Megan -or Meghan, ah names…- I found intriguing as well. She showed me -and Gracie- that maybe our perceptions of someone might be wrong. Then there’s Alexei! I don’t even know where to start on him. And Rosie! The cute little sneaky girl. Every side character is an important part of Grace’s life or her mission. And they all have their own, unique strengths. All of these teenagers are from different embassies -so different countries. And her grandfather. In the beginning, I kind of disliked him. But he grew on me, just like Ms. Chancellor did. I loved them all.
I would highly recommend this book. The storyline is captivating and honestly, the twist at the end… I did NOT see that coming. If you like YA or contemporaries or even mysteries, I feel like you’d like this.
I can’t wait for the next book! Literally. I wish I had it right now.