Reviews

The Takedown by Carlie Walker

k8so's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Delightful little romantic spy story. Fun and ridiculous with excellent sexual tension

ktjernzt's review

adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

reginalibraris's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

maryanne07's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

dominiquer's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.25

kaleighreadsbooks's review against another edition

4.0

Safety info:
No virgins
No OW/OM drama
Mention of their past (he mentioned he’s been in love 2 times before and they both talked about their last ex, very brief and only lasted a few sentences)
Condoms used

nnascenzi's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.25

merlesstorys's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book was great, but it all went too fast to really get the flaws of the main couple or to develop their personalities further. The crime/spy plot however was pretty great and pretty funny how it ended. 

puksiis's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

ambaright's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

It’s been a long time since Sydney Swift has gone home. An unrelentingly successful CIA field agent, she’s spent the last three years pretending to be someone - anyone - other than herself. But this year, the festive season is coming with some added surprises. Sydney’s beloved little sister Calla has just announced that she’s engaged to Johnny Jones, the heir to an organized crime dynasty. With her built-in cover Sydney is approached by the FBI as their way to finally infiltrate the Jones family. But the last thing she expects is to fall in love with his handsome best friend and bodyguard, Nick Fraser. Sydney always gets her man - but the his time love is a target she can’t afford to miss in this holiday romantic comedy. 

Even with some cheesy rom-com cliches, this book is filled with spy movie worthy plot twists, well-written characters, and book boyfriend charm that made it impossible to put down.