Review: Perfect for fans of GALLAGHER GIRLS or HEIST SOCIETY!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 27, 2013
This book was just so fun to read! In fact, it felt more like a really, really good crossover or fan fiction short story. And, boy, did I enjoy it!I think the blurb does a good job of describing what you'd expect, which is a mash up of the two "worlds of Heist Society and the Gallagher Girls". It obviously puts Macey and Hale together, but it was more than that - it showcased each of the groups' strong points, like Macey's fighting skills and knowledge of languages and Hale's skills with safes and riches. At the same time, Carter also showed how well they work together, which I really enjoyed!I also liked how we get to see Macey & Hale's POV. In case you're not familiar with Ally Carter's series, the main POV of her Gallagher Girls and Heist Society series are Cammie Morgan and Kat Bishop, respectively. While I really like both Cammie & Kat, it was nice to get into someone else's head, especially with their sarcastic and humorous remarks.And the plot! I wouldn't say that the "twist" was too surprising, but I loved the adventure and spy story involved with it. It's in true "Ally Carter" style! My one complaint is that it's too short! I get that it's a novella, but after Abby's last remarks about Kat being welcomed to their "school" and hoping to work together again, I want more!One more thing - I also think it's important that DOUBLE CROSSED resembled what a novella is supposed to be. Recently I had read a post on Xpresso Reads about novellas becoming something required to read as part of a series. This isn't the case here, as it's simply a fun addition to the world in the series.DOUBLE CROSSED was in three words, fun, addicting, and fangirling-ly-exciting! If you're a fan of Ally Carter's series, especially if you are of both, read this ASAP - it's free as an ebook after all! And if you haven't started her series, see if you think Ally Carter might appeal to you by maybe reading this quick read ^__^