This graphic novel was hilarious and well-drawn, definitely worth the money and the hype, and I hope will be successful!

“The Spy Who Raised Me“ by Ted Anderson with illustrations by Gianna Meola is a graphic novel about a young girl who finds out her mom is much different than she thought she was,

Jesse Black thinks her mom works for a soda company which is true. What she doesn’t know is that her mother is a covert spy for that soda company. What she also doesn’t know is that her mom has been training her daughter to be a weapon and super spy. Now Jesse has to decide who she’s going to be.

This was an interesting premise, but it was a bit over the top. I also found the art disappointing. I’m not sure what the moral of the story was supposed to be.

"The Spy Who Raised Me" is a thrilling and entertaining novel that kept me hooked from start to finish. Ted Anderson has crafted an engaging and clever story that blends action, suspense, and humor in all the right ways.

The protagonist, Abby, is a relatable and likable character, and her journey to uncover the truth about her mother's mysterious past is both fascinating and emotional. The supporting cast of characters is also well-developed and memorable, and I found myself invested in their stories as well.

The pacing of the novel is perfect, with just the right amount of tension and suspense to keep me on the edge of my seat. The action scenes are expertly written and easy to follow, and the humor and wit sprinkled throughout the story adds an enjoyable lightness to the overall tone.

Overall, "The Spy Who Raised Me" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good spy thriller or action-adventure story. It's well-written, engaging, and has a unique and intriguing premise that sets it apart from other books in the genre. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun and exciting read. 5/5 stars!

This book was okay. On one hand I really liked the premise and I enjoyed Josie's relationship with her friend. On the other hand, we didn't really get a sense of Josie's personality when she wasn't being a super spy. I think that would have made her more sympathetic. The writing did a really good job of making the mother despicable. The ending felt kind of inconclusive, but maybe the plan is for a sequel?

I will not be reviewing this title, as significant time has elapsed since I received the ARC and/or I was unable to finish it.

sadly, before i could download this title, netgalley took it off their catalog. that means i can’t review this one. HOWEVER, i will be checking in with my library to see if i can get a copy and review it that way

This was a really fun, engaging read! I kind of wanted to be just like Josie growing up. The characters and plot was awesome and the illustrations were great! Can't wait to read more from this author.

This was such a cute graphic novel.

I only wish that I was the target age for this book. Playing spies was one of my favorite games as a kid and I wish that I had cool graphic novels to read when I was that age.

I think fans of The Curie Society will really enjoy this. I only rated 4 stars instead of 5 because I am not the target age and I felt like I need a little more plot but I really enjoyed this a lot!

Josie Black has always felt like a slightly underachieving teenager, never quite able to get good marks on tests, or achieve well in sports. Maybe it's because she is so tired, her mother often takes her when she travels for work, and Josie has trouble catching up, on sleep and school. But one day, she discovers that she is really a highly trained secret agent, and that her mother has been using mind control to hide this from everyone - including Josie.

Oh, this felt like such a good idea - a teenager who is really a secret agent. However the story was constructed poorly, and the art - all in shades of red was terrible. I don't recommend The Spy Who Raised Me.

A cool concept that really just didn't play out the way I was expecting or a way that I enjoyed. It felt like the main character went through a LOT of traumatic things in a very short amount of time, and not a lot of weight was placed on her feelings or how she was reacting to everything. Instead, it was just another action sequence.

This graphic novel was gifted to me by Lerner Publishing Group, Graphic Universe ™, and Netgalley in an exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Synopsis: Josie is a normal teenager, goes to school, hangs out with her best friend, and experiences the casual blackout in memory. Oh wait, that's not normal? Josie begins to piece together the missing pieces in her memory, and finds out she has been programmed by her mother to be a SUPER SPY! She can speak multiple languages, fight like a trained agent, and has dozens of other skills that she is only realising she has been unaware of.

Art: I loved the cover and was excited to see what's inside, I will say the art definitely matches the style of the cover, but it's very simple and all in the red color scheme.

Writing: I loved the storyline but felt that it fell a little flat. There wasn't much explanation, and too much action. I really wanted to love it, but it fell a bit short for me. I did however still enjoy it, and would recommend for a quick, fun read.

The storyline intrigued me, but the actual graphic novel felt slow to jump into the story. I thought it would be more action packed, but I found myself having to re-read pages.

The concept was really good. and the humour was good and the plot had some nice ideas. but the colour was awful and the character’s although i feel the author was trying to make them relatable just made them a little sloppy looking. The cover looks really promising but i was quite let down by it

I really adore graphic novels and this was no different thank you so much and I know some young people who would adore this!

This was a weird but interesting idea for a graphic novel aimed for children. It's about a teenager who has been programmed as a spy by her mother. She has all this missed time and can't stay awake because her mom is activating her and sending her on missions. This is one of the most messed up thing a parent could do to their kid and it's never explained why. When Josie finds out, it becomes her mission to stop her mother and regain control of her life. There's a lot left unexplained by the end of this. The art is also fugly. For some reason, publishing houses think they can pass off bad art to children. It's weird but I see it often.

While I appreciated the overall spy tropes, the art and speech bubble text was disappointing, as well as the overall minimal character development.

The book's premise sounds simple. It is a trope we've seen before. Unfortunately, Anderson does not contribute anything new to the genre.

This was a very quick read and the description had me interested, but unfortunetly this story fell flat for me. The whole thing felt very rushed. The art style was great and I loved the use of red tones, I feel like I don't read many graphic novels like that.

3 stars = Good/solid/fine

The premise of this - a girl brainwashed into being a spy by her own mother - is clever. There are a couple interesting twists. The artwork didn't work for me, though. It isn't my preferred style, but it also wasn't great in some of the action panels. The story alone might have gotten 3.5 stars.

We know a lot of what to expect from a book like this one. JB stumbles on the fact that she has been trained to be a spy. So of course she and her friend go on the run from shadowy forces and all of the skills she has been programmed with aid in her escape. This one is interesting in that it involves corporate espionage instead of governmental, but the plot elements remain largely the same. It's pretty simple entertainment but is predictable enough that it probably won't hold up to multiple reads.