mrjesse's review
3.0
One of those two-hour, single afternoon half-pay-attention kind of books, if you know what I mean. For most of it I was quite annoyed with the main character. I thought she was acting spoiled and kind of a jerk and a bit bratty. The only redeeming charactet was Jesse because he was actually ✨adorable✨ It was refreshing to have the guy be sweet and kind, not a hardcore wannabe bad boy type. But near the end, the plot really picked up, and Maggie kind of got better. I ended up being more impressed with the last forty pages or so.
applej314's review
4.0
I went into this book with extremely low expectations-expectations that were shattered by the third page. I laughed my way through this book, loving every moment. I would have liked the plot twist explained a little better-and I'm never a huge fan of romance getting involved in such a great story, but it was a funny, great book.
t_r_f2009's review
5.0
I LOVED THIS BOOK NGL. I would have prefered to read it in my hands not ebook but I mean IT WAs GREAT.
kristy_k's review
3.0
After reading a few heavier books, I needed a lighter, fun read, and Benway provided just that. Also Known As is a refreshingly cute story about a teenage spy, Maggie, who has to balance the world of espionage with high school. Both sides offer entertainment, whether it be trying to stop pertinent information from leaking or falling for a boy for the first time. Maggie's quirky quips and inner dialogue make this the perfect lazy day read.
bananensoepp's review against another edition
5.0
in 2013 i got this the MOMENT it came out and read it in like a day and now im nostalgic need to read it again
hedwards29's review
3.0
If you like Ally Carter's book this is very similar. I recommend reading it if you enjoyed Ally Carter.
emilyanne3000's review
4.0
Robin Benway certainly does not disappoint in this laugh-out-loud adventure! I believe I loved Audrey, Wait! a tiny smidgen more, but then again I didn't expect AKA to outshine one of my favorite contemporaries.
This book is slightly similar to the Gallagher Girls series, although not really. Okay, maybe I'll back myself up and make more sense. The "spies" and tone are very similiar. Except the plot is totally different and a little more sophisticated. I think I may have liked it more than Gallagher Girls... and that is saying something. (Little Note: If you haven't read Gallagher Girls, you should!)
The characters are really sweet. And super funny. Not just Maggie (Who was amazing) but also her friends and family. I loved how each character had such a memoable personality.
This book was ridiculous. I mean this in a good way. Maggie is just plain quirky! I am so happy she wasn't another predictable, overused YA character. Also, some of the past spy expeditions Maggie mentions are pretty funny/ridiculous.
The synopsis mentions a lot about "Private School". I think this is bringing the focus off what most of the book is about. I mean I LOVED Maggie's experiences there. But, mostly, AKA is about making friends, afore mentioned ridiculous conversations, and learning what it means to be a spy!
Such a funny read!
4/5 bookcases
This book is slightly similar to the Gallagher Girls series, although not really. Okay, maybe I'll back myself up and make more sense. The "spies" and tone are very similiar. Except the plot is totally different and a little more sophisticated. I think I may have liked it more than Gallagher Girls... and that is saying something. (Little Note: If you haven't read Gallagher Girls, you should!)
The characters are really sweet. And super funny. Not just Maggie (Who was amazing) but also her friends and family. I loved how each character had such a memoable personality.
This book was ridiculous. I mean this in a good way. Maggie is just plain quirky! I am so happy she wasn't another predictable, overused YA character. Also, some of the past spy expeditions Maggie mentions are pretty funny/ridiculous.
The synopsis mentions a lot about "Private School". I think this is bringing the focus off what most of the book is about. I mean I LOVED Maggie's experiences there. But, mostly, AKA is about making friends, afore mentioned ridiculous conversations, and learning what it means to be a spy!
Such a funny read!
4/5 bookcases
bhauser's review
4.0
Maggie is a bit of a child prodigy--when it comes to cracking safes. Born into a family of spies who work for the mysterious Collective, Maggie has just received her first solo assignment. She has suddenly found herself in high school in New York where she must get to know Jesse Oliver, and gain information about his father, a magazine publisher who is planning to run a tell-all article about the Collective that will certainly expose Maggie and her family. Of course, this can't be a simple assignment. Not only is Jesse good looking and very sweet, he is obviously crazy about Maggie. And then there's Roux, the first friend Maggie has ever had who was her own age. A social outcast, Roux helps Maggie navigate the foreign world of an elite private high school.
One of the things I really love about Robin Benway's writing is her ability to create real characters. Though the situation may require some suspension of disbelief, these are genuine teenagers, from their inner fears, to their outward expressions. The conclusion seemed a bit rushed with a tidy ending, but it was overall a fun read.
One of the things I really love about Robin Benway's writing is her ability to create real characters. Though the situation may require some suspension of disbelief, these are genuine teenagers, from their inner fears, to their outward expressions. The conclusion seemed a bit rushed with a tidy ending, but it was overall a fun read.