Tween Tuesday Review: Countdown

* Book 3 in the Unstoppable 39 Clues series* 

After her last major decision that almost got her killed - Dan, Jake, and Atticus are all upset with Amy. They're still trying to take down Pierce, but no one's happy.

While running from Pierce's goons, Dan becomes trapped. Amy can see no way out, except by doing something unthinkable - something that will put her life in danger. She's rather risk her life over her brother's. 

In making this choice, it now becomes more important than ever that the team collects all the ingredients for the antidote...

My Thoughts:  I love this series - there is so much action and danger that I must read the book in one sitting. I love the plot twists and turns and the cliff hanger endings. I love the family banter and the brains behind the operation. These kids/teens are super smart and they like it. I love books about smart teens who aren't afraid to show off their knowledge. Another great addition to the addictive series.

Cover Thoughts: Great
Source: My Library

Tween Tuesday Review: Breakaway

* Book 2 in the 39 Clues Unstoppable series * 

Amy and Dan are on the run, trying to track down ingredients to stop their biggest enemy yet. Amy's trying to keep everyone safe, especially since their past is littered with loss of loved ones.

They're trying to read an ancient journal to figure out the clues, but neither the siblings, nor their friends can decipher it. With goons hot on their trail and the media determined to share their location and make them look bad, finding the extinct ingredients seems almost impossible.  This time, the task is enough to make anyone snap.

My Thoughts: While I enjoy this series, I'm getting a little tired of Amy taking on the world alone. I understand her grief and her guilt, but I hate how she's lashing out at everyone and ordering everyone around. I'm sad that the relationship between Amy and Dan doesn't allow them to speak their thoughts to each other anymore. I hope this changes soon. I like Nellie going undercover. I like Pony and April talking to each other. I hope that Cahills and their friends can escape this latest threat without losing too much more of themselves.

Cover Thoughts: Cool
Source: My Library

Tween Tuesday Review: Unstoppable

 * first in a new spin-off series *

Six months ago - Amy and Dan stopped an evil plan and now they're dealing with the consequences. Someone just tried to kill them at a funeral. Just as they escape, they spot someone taking their picture.

Now it's posted on a gossip site. After researching the site, they figure out the owner. What they find is worse than expected. The owner seems to have a personal vendetta against them.

If his goons aren't trying to ruin their reputation, they're trying to scare them or worse - kill them. Soon the pieces of the puzzle click into place for Amy.

She doesn't know this man - but he rose to the top awfully quick. Pierce must have the serum. Amy doesn't know what he's planning to do with it, only that it's up to her to figure it and stop him.

My Thoughts: I love the 39 Clues books - lots of action, danger, and suspense. It's hard for me to put the books down. In this new spin-off series, I feel for Amy. She's trying to grief for the ones she lost and for her romantic feelings. She's feeling inadequate and yet has the weight of the world on her shoulders. Pierce is a formidable villain - cunning, ruthless, and dangerous on the inside, but charming on the outside. I liked the addition of Waldo and am curious to see where that's going to go. A fantastic start to a new Cahill series. 

Cover Thoughts: Fun
Source: BEA
Release Date: October 1st