Review: You Won't Know I'm Gone

* Sequel to You Don't Know My Name *

Reagan's learning to deal with her grief, but it's hard - especially when all she wants is Revenge. She wants to destroy Torres. But right now she needs to keep her anger in check. Because her actions have cost her - not only the life of her mother but her spot as a Black Angel.

Now the only way back in is through the normal training channels. Over the past six months, she's lost muscle and weight. She's going to need every bit of her strength back and then some if she hopes to make it through the academy.

While she has some people on her side, she also has a huge target on her back. There are plenty of people who want to see her fail. Reagan just needs to keep her anger in check and her head down. Does she really want this life?

My Thoughts: I loved this sequel - for the action, the danger, the friendships, the forbidden romance, and for Reagan. I loved watching her struggle and find herself and understand what she wants from life. I enjoyed the bits at the Academy where she fought for her spot. I love the training exercises. I can't believe that ending and I need the next book immediately! 

Cover Thoughts: Matches the first really well
Source: ARC sent for review
Library Recommendation: Grab this series for both your public and school libraries.

Blog Tour: You Don't Know My Name

About the Book:

Title: YOU DON'T KNOW MY NAME (The Black Angel Chronicles #1)

Author: Kristen Orlando

Pub. Date: January 10, 2017

Publisher: Swoon Reads

Pages: 320

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Find it: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, Goodreads

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 has to 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 at all?

Find out if you are ready to join the Black Angels in the captivating and emotional page-turner, You Don't Know My Name, from debut novelist Kristen Orlando!

My Thoughts: It took me a little bit to get into this book, but then it hooked me. I devoured it and didn't want this book to end. I loved the romance between Reagan and Luke. I felt bad for Reagan for not being able to have a normal life, for not being able to choose, and for fitting in so effortlessly in the many versions of her life. Once the action started, it didn't stop, leaving me on the edge of my seat. The book took a turn I wasn't expecting. I loved it when Reagan took matters into her own hands. I didn't see the end coming - at all. I need the next book in the series ASAP! 

Cover Thoughts: Interesting
Source: ARC sent for review

Final Thoughts: Highly recommended for school and public libraries. Hand this one to fans of Ally Carter and Jennifer Lynn Barnes. A twisty action packed romance.

About Kristen:

Writing is one of the great loves of my life (with bacon mac and cheese, Netflix binges and PJs also in the mix). My childhood in Columbus, Ohio was spent reading every single Baby-Sitter’s Club book ever written and acting out imaginary tragedies in my room (complete with costumes and props) until a really embarrassing age. I started writing plays for my younger cousins as soon as they were all old enough to act (The Spoiled Princess may be a personal favorite) and haven’t stopped writing since. After graduating from Kenyon College with a B.A. in English Literature, I’ve been lucky enough to make writing my career; first as a television producer, then as a marketer and now as a novelist.

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Check out the rest of the tour

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

1/2/2017- BookHounds YA- Interview

1/3/2017- A Gingerly Review- Review

1/4/2017- Novel Novice- Guest Post

1/5/2017- YA Book Nerd- Review

1/6/2017- Brittany's Book Rambles- Interview

Week Two:

1/9/2017- Ohana Reads- Review

1/10/2017- Curling Up With A Good Book- Excerpt

1/11/2017- Bookwyrming Thoughts- Review

1/12/2017- The Cover Contessa- Interview

1/13/2017- I Heart Romance & YA- Review

Giveaway Details:

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