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You Don’t Know My Name by Kristen Orlando is perfect for fans of spy-related books, This intense thriller starts off with a bang and never loses the momentum. I loved the main character’s strength and sensitivity and the more complex and serious aspects of the book. I am sure that everyone will love this believable story!
Title: You Don't Know My Name (The Black Angel Chronicles #1)Series: The Black Angel Chronicles #1
Author: Kristen Orlando
Also by this author: You Won't Know I'm Gone (The Black Angel Chronicles #2)
Publisher: Swoon Reads
Genres: Thriller, Young Adult Fiction
Publication Date: January 10, 2017
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Fighter. Faker. Student. Spy.
Seventeen-year-old Reagan Elizabeth Hillis is used to changing identities overnight, lying to every friend she’s ever had, and pushing away anyone who gets too close. Trained in mortal combat and weaponry her entire life, Reagan is expected to follow in her parents’ footsteps and join the ranks of the most powerful top-secret agency in the world, the Black Angels. Falling in love with the boy next door was never part of the plan. Now Reagan must decide: Will she use her incredible talents and lead the dangerous life she was born into, or throw it all away to follow her heart and embrace the normal life she’s always wanted? And does she even have a choice?
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Book Review: You Don’t Know My Name by Kristen Orlando
You Don’t Know My Name is a fast-paced thriller about a girl who is a member of a secret society and must rescue her parents who have been kidnapped. I loved the concept of a secret agency and reading about not only the intense battle scenes, but also the extensive security measures. I also appreciated how Kristen Orlando has made sure that everything about the Black Angels is logical and believable, which can really make or break a book for me. If you are a fan of spy thrillers, you will definitely love this book!
❀ Brave Main Character
Reagan is such a brave and badass main character. She’s not afraid to break the rules and do whatever it takes to save her parents. What I especially loved about Reagan is how she is portrayed as a real and relatable character. She never had a choice regarding her life as a Black Angel and dreads having to move away and using yet another fake name. Her sensitivity added a lot to the book and made it that much more enjoyable to read.
❀ Relatable Story
One of my favourite things about You Don’t Know My Name is how serious it actually is. This isn’t just a book about fighting and executing heists, as it may seem. Reagan has to make a lot of tough choices throughout the book, such as leading the life her parents do or following her own dream. There is also a big theme of family and the lengths a daughter would go to to see her parents again. I feel like these aspects make the book even more complex and I enjoyed being able to relate to the story more because of them.
❀ Strong Main Character
You Don’t Know My Name by Kristen Orlando is a spy thriller that contains a strong yet sensitive main character. Although the book may seem simple, there are some pretty big themes and aspects that bring so much to the story. I would definitely recommend this book, especially to fans of authors like Ally Carter.
About Kristen Orlando
Kristen Orlando attended Kenyon College and graduated with a B.A. in English. She also briefly studied writing at the University of Oxford and the University of Exeter in England. As a television journalist, Kristen won an Associated Press award and garnered two Emmy nominations. As a Senior Creative Writer & Content Manager for a marketing and advertising agency, Kristen loves coming up with the next big idea for Fortune 500 brands. You Don't Know My Name is her debut novel.
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I really wanted to read this book to begin with, but your review intensified that need! I’m so glad you loved it, and it sounds like an awesome and exciting read 😀 Gorgeous review!
Brittany @ Brittany’s Book Rambles
Thanks so much, Brittany! I hope that you enjoy this one as much as I do! 🙂
It sounds like the protagonist is a very strong character. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this book!
I have an ARC of this and I’m so excited to read it! I love spy related books, especially YA ones, so I have a feeling I’m going to fall head over heels in love with this book! Awesome review!
Thank you, Kelly! I have a feeling that you are going to love it! 🙂
I have an iffy relationship with spy novels…But I adore the cover, and I definitely want to give it a chance!
I hope that this one is enjoyable for you if you do get to reading it! 🙂
AHHH I just read an interview with this author and this book seems SO GOOD so I’m so excited you thought it was such a strong read!
I am going to have to look for that interview! The book is as good as it sounds and I can’t wait to read the next one. I hope that you enjoy it if you do read it. 🙂
I just saw this book on Twitter today & then I just saw your review of it. I wasn’t sure of it at first until your review. I love spy/thrillers and I wasn’t sure if this one would be good, but your review convinced me that I have to read it! I’m glad you enjoyed it and that it has some seriousness and believability to it! I’ll definitely be adding it to my must reads for this year 😊
You are going to LOVE this one! I was really surprised by it and I cannot wait for news about the second book! 🙂
ouuuuuu this book sounds amazing👌. Love your review. Now I got to go find this beauty and read it😊✌.
Enjoy! 🙂
my daughter has been looking for a good read and has been trouble finding stuff lately. this one will definatly bright up her day
Great review!