Double Crossed (2013)

Double Crossed by Ally Carter was published January 22, 2013 by Disney Hyperion. A free copy of this book was given to Ink and Page in return for an honest review. Big thanks to NetGalley/Disney Hyperion/Ally Carter

Genre: Young Adult Fiction Contemporary Thriller Spy

Ages: 12 and up

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Blurb

Ages 12 and up.

The worlds of Heist Society and the Gallagher Girls collide in Ally Carter’s fast-paced, high-stakes and tantalizing new novella. Get a behind the scenes glimpse as Ally delivers an irresistible thriller that is full of her signature style and savvy twists.

Macey McHenry—Glamorous society girl or spy-in-training?

W.W. Hale V—Heir to an American dynasty or master thief?

There are two sides to every coin. Whether these two can work together is a tossup.

Born into privilege, Macey and Hale are experts at mingling with the upper class. But even if they’ve never raised an eyebrow at the glitz, neither teenager has ever felt at home with the glamour. 

When Macey and Hale meet at a society gala, the party takes a dangerous turn. Suddenly they’re at the center of a hostage situation, and it’s up to them to stop the thugs from becoming hostile. Will Macey’s spy skills and Hale’s con-man ways be enough to outsmart a ruthless gang? Or will they have to seek out the ultimate inside girl to help? 

My thought

Ally Carter has built up quite the fan base with The Gallagher Girls Series and The Heist Society Series. Her protagonists are savvy teens with skill sets that make them ideal as spies, or maybe occasionally, thieves.

I liked this look into Macey and Hale who appear in other books by Ms. Carter. When Hale and Macey are with their respective families at a party gone kidnapping. Macey and Hale use their expertise to try to get out of a hostage situation and try to find out where the expensive canary diamond necklace is. Macey gets her justice in the end, these bad guys picked the wrong girl to attack.
 If you aren't already a fan of Ally Carter, you will be by the time you finish this book