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The Squad: Perfect Cover

Young Adult Fiction 402

The Squad: Perfect Cover by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

July 25, 2009

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4.0

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Reader reviewed by ReggieWrites

This book was a TEN on the twists and turns scale. The ending was so
unexpected. I thought I knew what was going to happen but I was wrong.

I couldn't help but notice it's kind of similar to The Specialists Series.
In both books, each person on the team has a special skill. And it's
kind of ironic how both series are in the perspective of a computer
whiz.

I loved the characterization of Toby. She's sassy, sarcastic, and
smart. But the zero to hero thing is a little unrealistic. In reality,
someone like Toby can't be an insignificant nobody (no offense) one day and become an ultra-popular cheerleader the next day. It was a little

clichÃ©.

I was expecting more action in this book but it didn't have as
much. It got a little boring in the middle. It wasn't as fast-paced as
I wanted it to be, but oh well. The action that it did have, though,
was flawless (the way it was planned). Everything made sense and
everything was creative and original.

Barnes focused more on explaining (in Toby's POV) each and every team member's special skill and past. I enjoyed getting to know the other teammates and their sometimes not-so-great pasts.

The Bottom Line: The unexpected twists and a little hint of romance was enough to keep me wanting more. B :-)

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