Reviews of Codename Firefly
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“The adrenalin pumps from the first page of Codename Firefly… As ever, Daugherty expertly mixes the thriller, mystery, action and romance ingredients”
- The FT
The fantastic sequel to Number 10 (FT and The Independent YA Book of the Year), Codename Firefly sees our heroine Gray Langtry on the run. With her mother as the British Prime Minister, Gray’s life has become ever more complicated with them both becoming targets of a Russian assassination plot that involves members of her mother’s own cabinet. Packed off to an elite boarding school in the British countryside, Gray finally feels safe, but with winter closing in and darkness falling, Gray has to think fast - and figure out if she can trust Dylan, the mysterious American student who seems to know more than he should.
Reviewers and readers alike have been swept away by Gray’s latest adventure, enjoying the political intrigue, atmospheric setting and twists and turns of the thrilling plot.
Read on to find out what they had to say about the latest book from the best-selling author of Night School.
"The most exciting teen book series to hit our shelves in ages."
- Now Magazine
"An engrossing, multifaceted mystery with snappy dialogue, a well-drawn cast of characters, and a sizzling romantic subplot."
- Publishers Weekly
“If you love books filled with mystery, intrigue and a bit of romance thrown in, then Codename Firefly is a book you need to add to your to-read list. It grips you from the first page throwing you headfirst into the life of Gray Langtry. Then because you become hooked you will go back and read Number 10, and the entire Night School series. It's just that good!”
“An exciting, fast paced, action packed thriller, tense from start to finish, with a few twists along the way… Codename Firefly had me on the edge of my seat.”
“Full of mystery, suspense and political intrigue… so vivid, I could actually see it playing out on the small screen.”
- Marnie Harrison, Once Upon A Time
"If you are a fan of teen romance mixed with mystery and lots of twists and turns then this is for you."
- Maximum Pop!
"A clever and involving thriller; never less than believable"
- Books for Keeps
"A pulse-pounding combination of mystery and suspense that hints at a welcome follow-up."
- Kirkus
“A gripping thriller with plenty of twists, turns and surprises along the way. Filled with political intrigue and suspense, Codename Firefly is the perfect mix of dark, thrilling, fun and lighthearted… a coming of age novel that delivers on every level.”
Goodreads Reviews
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