Reviews written by Jacob Levich

A boisterous caper tale, an action-packed spy spoof seasoned with screwball humor, popcult savvy, and genuine insight into the lives and thoughts of contemporary city kids. Moreover, it's a blistering critique of hypocritical Christianity, organized athletics, imperial machinations, and toxic masculinity. And its spirited,...

My son and I would have devoured this had it been available when he went through a period of near-obsession with chess. This is lively and unusual YA for smart kids - and adults. The chess play is plausible and exciting, but should be no...