Only the Good Spy Young

Only the Good Spy Young
By Ally Carter
Disney/Hyperion Books for Children, 2010. 265 pgs. Young Adult

Cammie Morgan knows she's wanted (alive) by the dangerous Circle of Cavan, so she's not surprised that she's constantly surrounded by CIA agents trying to keep her out of their hands. However, she's completely surprised to find that Joe Solomon, her favorite teacher, is at the top of the CIA's suspect list. Convinced he is a member of the Circle, they're desperate to find him. At the same time, he tries passing Cammie cryptic messages that leave her more confused than ever about who she can trust.

Like the third book in the Gallagher Girls series, book four has a much more serious tone than the first two books. However, this one wrapped up more loose ends--while still leaving plenty of unanswered questions for later books in the series--than book three, though, and should leave readers with less of a cliffhanger ending than book three. A gripping plot with twists, turns, and still a bit of humor, Only the Good Spy Young is an engaging read that will satisfy fans of the series while still leaving them hoping for the quick publication of the remainder of the series.

AE