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Perfect Scoundrels, by Ally Carter
I read all of this, and I did enjoy it very much. The only reason it didn’t get a full five stars is because the con was tricky enough that I didn’t pick up on what was happening until the very end. And yes, that’s probably a good thing, but it meant that I didn’t feel like things were being resolved as much as I personally prefer. Also, I felt like the resolution of Hale’s personal life didn’t quite happen — and it shouldn’t, totally, since he’s grieving. But because Kat constantly mentioned (in her internal narrative) how worried she was about him, I wanted to see a little more about how he was handling things. *shrugs* I’m sure it’s a personal preference thing, but I didn’t sense the closure that I think could have been there. Still, I enjoyed it very much and read it feverishly. The story: When Hale’s grandmother dies unexpectedly, her will reveals some huge surprises — like Hale inheriting the family business (a multi-million dollar corporation). His trustee is also a surprise…so much so that Kat and her friends are asked to look into it. Kat doesn’t know how much to involve Hale, as he’s grieving, and soon she’s in over her head. Plus, Hale is struggling, and Kat feels like she’s failing him on every level — can she save him and his family’s work? And will Hale forgive her when he realizes how much she’s done behind his back? (YA adventure/mystery, released 2/13, publisher: Hyperion)

Out of Sight, Out of Time, by Ally Carter
I loved this! There are so many reasons this series is at the top of my list for great girls’ reading: 1) Cammie is strong and vulnerable at the same time (and this book deepened that — it wasn’t nearly as light as the others, but she still persevered and showed her inner strength); 2) Just as Cammie gets older and matures, so do the emotions and circumstances deepen; 3) Despite the growing tension and struggles, it’s still a ‘clean’ read (meaning, even tween girls can read this, and although they may not understand some of the deeper feelings, there’s nothing here they shouldn’t be reading); 4) All the relationships are growing with Cammie, and I love how they’re portrayed. Yeah, I just really loved it It sounds almost like the next one could be the last (or at least, the last in this series — the great thing about this idea is that Carter can definitely continue writing Cammie and her friends — they’ll simply get new goals or problems to overcome). The story: Cammie wakes up in a convent at the end of September — the problem is, she remembers yesterday as the last day of spring term (ie, June). She’s in bad shape physically, and worse, she can’t remember a single thing about her summer. Once back at Gallagher Academy, everyone wants to know what happened to Cammie. Soon she and Zach and her friends are trying to retrace her steps. Along the way, the Cavan seems to know more than they should, and they try to capture Cammie more than once — and her memory doesn’t seem to be returning…but she knows it has something to do with her dad and his death. Cammie’s memory continues to fail her, and she feels like she’s failed everyone and doesn’t know who to trust. (YA adventure/suspense, released 3/12, publisher: Hyperion)

Uncommon Criminals, by Ally Carter
I’m such a fan of Carter’s books — and this was no exception! I really enjoyed the second in her Heist Society series (which opened with Heist Society). It’s not only Kat but the entire group which make this story sing! Of course, I can’t help but root for Hale, and I also love Gabrielle and the twins — and the return of an old ‘friend’ adds even more tension, in my opinion. The story: Kat has been stealing art to return to those who should own it, but now she’s been asked to steal the Cleopatra Emerald — and when things appear to go off without a hitch, Kat learns she’s been had…and that’s so not on. (YA adventure, released 6/11, publisher: Disney-Hyperion)

Only the Good Spy Young, by Ally Carter
It amazes me how I like each one of these better than the last — and I loved the first one (I’d Tell You I Love You But Then I’d Have to Kill You)! This one is very good, with the mystery and spy stuff increasing nicely. The story: After surviving the last attempted kidnaping, now Cammie is stunned to learn that her favorite teacher is supposedly one of the ‘bad guys’ — and she and her best friends work to undercover the truth, which is still related to her dad’s death. (YA adventure, released July, publisher: Disney-Hyperion)