Poppy Williams

When I came across this author on TikTok speaking about her debut novel and offering ARCs, I jumped on the chance! Zoe Dixon appears like your normal 16 year old girl from the outside. But she's the daughter of two intelligence agency parents who has been training for bad-assery since she was 5 years old.

What I liked about the book: I was kept guessing until the very end. Be forewarned, it does end on a cliffhanger. It was fast paced and full of surprises. Zoe is a likeable character even when she's trying not to be. Her parents are a little out there but the relationship with her sister is well done. I also really liked the giant twists I did not see coming.

What I didn't like so much: When I said it was fast paced, it was fast paced and a short book. I think some of the backstory wasn't explained well or even at all but I'm giving the author the benefit of the doubt and hoping that we will get a bit more world building and expansion of current ideas when the next one comes out.

**Many thanks to the author, Poppy Williams, for the opportunity to read the book in exchange for a review.**… (mehr)