Friday 12 January 2018

ARC: Not If I Save You First by Ally Carter

I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Not if I Save You First is Ally Carter's latest and is an incredibly fun and easy to read YA thriller. It focuses on Maddie, the daughter of a former secret service agent and her best friend, Logan, who just so happens to be the President's fun. Set in Alaska this book is best enjoyed under many blankets with a hot drink as damn, you can feel the cold in some of the descriptions.



What I Liked

In typical Ally Carter style Not If I Save You First features a fun and feminine main character who can still kick butt. Maddie is a girl who considers her hair looking good important but knows that staying alive is more so and I like that. I feel like with this sort of character you could easily fall into stereotypes but Carter never does.

I also really liked Maddie's relationship with Logan. She's not quick to forgive him after what she considers a years-long slight but she also won't risk his life either. Though their relationship is maybe a little too quick in some ways, you can sort of understand why it does. They also have some really great chemistry and banter so that helps.

Not If I Save You First is also a really easy read so it's something you can pick up if you're sick and stuck in bed this winter or at any time really.

What I Didn't Like

The only problems I really had were that I did find the book a little slow to get into. Once I did, I didn't want to put the book down but it does take some warming up. I also found the epilogue at the end a little unnecessary but it was cute so I can forgive Carter for it.

Overall Thoughts

Generally, though I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it.


4/5 Stars

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