I MUST THANK NETGALLEY FOR PROVIDING ME A FREE COPY OF THIS BOOK, IN EXCHANGE FOR A GENEROUS OPINION.

First of all, it should be noted that the beginning was a bit boring, compared to the rest of the story, so I was about to abandon it and give it a low score. However, it should be noted that the rest of the story was a boom, I wanted to continue reading to see what happened, I wanted to continue reading and watching the graphic novel. In the end I was so excited that I read eighty pages in one sitting.

Secondly, and in conclusion, this is a spy mystery book, where a girl finds herself in the need to fight with the person who controlled her, there is something of the CIA, so it fills a little more suspense to the plot, some false truths and events that one did not expect.

This was so much fun to read, and the illustration was gorgeous. I love to see many more graphic novels with a girl as a protagonist.

The plot of this book had so much potential to be great. I was expecting so much more. On the other hand as always I enjoyed the artwork. I think this graphic novel was average.

Super fast paced action graphic novel! perfect for a binge read because it feels so short. I think the plot was the best aspect by far... I wasn’t as attached to characters but because it was such a fast paced storyline there didn’t feel like there was time to know the characters better. I’m not upset about not being close with the characters— in this case it didn’t take away from my enjoyment

art style 3/5
plot 5/5
characters 4/5

Even though we didn’t get a full character arc, this story was a fun read. I would have loved to have more backstory.

Uff, es difícil emepezar porque tenia una muy buena premisa pero realmente me decepcionó. No fue para nada lo que esperaba en cuestión de la trama, tampoco entiendo el sentido de Zoe en la historia cuando bien J. B. puedo haber hecho todo sola.
Siento que fueron un montón de ideas no terminadas y las mezclaron. Sólo lo terminé porque no me gusta abandonar mis lecturas, quizá simplemente estoy muy vieja para leerlo y podría ser bueno para niños de 6-12 que recién se introduzcan en la lecutra.

Josephine is your typical C student in high school who one day finds out she’s actually an operative for The Company, and she’s been brainwashed into not remembering her skills, training, or missions. What’s worse, is that this was all done to her by her mother, who wants J.B. to have job security within The Company! J.B. has never been in control of her full self, so it’s time to change all that.

This is a very action-packed story, almost to the detriment of other parts of the story. Very early on, J.B. goes along with he friend Zoe to try to figure out how to get free of The Company, but Zoe doesn’t have very much dimension. She’s a helpful friend, but she has almost the sa,e voicing and even illustrated mannerisms as J.B. At one point, the characters point out how ridiculous this all sounds, and I couldn’t agree with them more. There are a lot of convenient scenes where J.B. Has exactly the right skill set to outsmart everything, including operatives who have been training their entire lives. She’s just that good, apparently. This was interesting for a low-stakes, fun, easy read, but don’t go looking for monumental character or plot development.

Sara’s Rating: 5/10
Suitability Level: Grades 5-8

​This review was made possible with an advanced reader copy from the publisher through Net Galley. This graphic novel will be on sale April 6, 2021.

Thanks netgally & the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review

The moral lesson is simply good! It told us that sometimes parents also make mistakes. I love this, but not to the point where I'll hype this more. I mean, the book was nice, but there's something about it that made me feel that it won't receive a 5-star rate from me. I guess it's because the color. Too much shade of red, I'm a little bit uncomfortable reading this because of it. And also the plot was a little bit predictable and slow at first

This book has all the elements of a good comic or graphic novel. Josie has been trained in multiple languages, martial arts and she accompanies her mother in taking out missions, but she blacks out and has no idea what she did, her mother trains her to forget her memories but J.B her bestfriend, figures that something is wrong, and Josie herself has doubts then they realize Josie's mother is some secret operative. Even the CIA is looking for her.

the graphics are in red and the images are interactive and colorful, I love J.B's character too, The book is packed with adventure and fun.

This book was sent to me as an ARC on NetGalley. However all opinions are of my own.
I could be completely late to the game but this is my first ever graphic novel that I have ever read. The first thing I will say is how ridiculously quick you are able to read a comic – I feel like you get so immersed into the story that before you know it is already over. This book jumped out to me initially because of the cover however I did find a story really really interesting and i enjoyed all the pictures and I thought the concept was really cool.

Book: The spy who raised me
Author: Ted Anderson
Illustrator: Gianna Meola
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Description:
Some parents want their children to turn out just like them. Only a few secretly turn their kids into elite special operatives.

Josie Black can infiltrate any building, speak a dozen languages, and fight like a martial arts master. But no one told her that. After J.B. detects gaps in her memory, her mom reveals the truth: she works for a covert agency, and she's given J.B. the skills of a super spy. After J.B. freaks out, runs off, and tries to escape the weird world of espionage, she'll have to decide who she wants to be.
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Recently I have discovered my love for graphic novels and I want to keep reading more of it.
🌼 The book basically talks about Josie and how she learns about her existence and how she escapes all the hurdles to learn the actual truth. The storyline was not very good but not bad either. I actually had a hard time to understand if her mom was really at fault throughout the story but then she actually was.
🌼 The color palette and the illustrations were not very impressive.
🌼 I expected the story to be powerful and empowering judging by its title but the story was entirely different from my expectations.
🌼 The good part about the book was Josie realising her importance and finding herself in spite of all the trouble.
🌼 Also the friendship between Josie and Zoe was so good. Their understanding, protectiveness and bond was amazing.
🌼 All thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a digital copy in exchange of a honest review.

This turned out to be such a fun read.

i know many other readers didnt find it amusing but i enjoyed it in its ridiculousness.


Josie thinks she's average until she discovers that her mom has spent her whole life brainwashing her into being the best secret agent ever. The discovery sets off a series of events that show Josie that she's better than she ever thought and that all she needs is to take control of her life.

The art is sketchy, dynamic, and somewhat wonky at times, but it works perfectly with the story.
It's definitely something I would recommend for younger readers

•Character development- 3☆
• Story Plot- 3☆
• Side characters- 3.5☆
• Flow of the story- 4☆
• Overall - 3.5☆

I did not have any strong positive or negative feelings regarding this book.
I thought the theme of this book was an important one with the theme being about the importance of finding yourself and then getting a choice over your life and choosing what you want to do and that no one (not even your parents) should be able to take away your free will.
Another positive about this book was Josie and Zoe's friendship. I love how even though Josie's story is a hard one to believe, Zoe didn't abandon her. Both of them looked out for each and supported each other. I also appreciate their protectiveness of each other.
There was no romance in this book and while I do appreciate a good w|w romance I am happy that we got to see an amazing ride or die friendship between two girls. Platonic relationships can be just as important as romantic relationships.
This is a good middle grade book and while it wasn't a favorite I found it be an enjoyable quick read with a good theme.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for an advanced electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Josie Black returns from a trip to Paris with her mom, but she can't really remember it... she leaves school early when her mom comes for her, but the details of that are fuzzy too... something is going on, things aren't as they seem, and Josie is on the prowl to figure out what it is. When she does, she will have to make a choice...

I read this graphic novel with my Grade 6 homeroom, and while they questioned some of the story, they were practically tripping over each other to be the one reading for a character. Complete with sound effects, this book was enjoyable enough to hold the attention of multiple 11-year-olds, which is definitely worth something!

Josie thinks she’s an average teen, just with a mom who travels a lot for her job with a soda company and sometimes takes her with her. But one day, Josie starts to notice she’s missing hours of her day and gets more curious. Soon, she realizes that she’s been secretly programmed to be a spy. But who does she spy for and how did she not know about this? Soon she’s on the run in a search for answers.

Certainly an exciting graphic novel spy story for teens. Kind of like Jason Bourne mashed up with The Manchurian Candidate for teens. I’m not a huge fan of the illustration style, but the story makes up for it. Hand this to teens who love spy and action stories.

Notes on content [based on ARC]: Three minor swears. No sexual content. Some spy fight scenes with no serious injuries or fatalities.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This graphic novel kept me on the edge of my seat as I wanted to know more and more -- and boy, were there a lot of plot twists! Perfect for lovers of Spy Kids and Home Alone.

This was such a fun read. It's well illustrated, and the story is told in a clear and interesting way. I loved that Josie took on evil corporations and her parents in order to save the world. The focus on friendship and finding yourself was super sweet.

The Spy Who Raised Me is a face-paced, graphic novel about Josie, a teenage girl who learns she's been programmed to be a spy.
The premise was intriguing, but the pacing felt messy and rushed.
I was not invested in the characters at all. They were never introduced or developed in any unique way and I quickly lost interest.
The art was also not amazing. The lettering and visuals looked sloppy, but everything was still clear enough to understand what was happening.
This was not for me, but I think this book could be fun for young readers!

This book was absolutely quirky and so fun. It is an action-packed graphic novel, that keeps you flipping pages faster and faster until you get to the end. The concept of a family member being a spy is so out there, but also so fun to imagine. It definitely gave me The Spy Next Door vibes (movie with Jackie Chan) or even Spy x Family vibes (a manga about spies and a little girl who can hear others' thoughts). I really enjoyed the twists and turns. Definitely a very enjoyable read.

P.S. I read quite a few reviews that didn't enjoy the book quite as much as I did. I just want to say that I don't think that this book is something that you need to think profoundly deep about. I know there were some problematic topics like parental abuse, however, in my opinion, the author and illustrator's goals were to create an entertaining read. Yes, there wasn't much character development, but I think that comes with creating a fast-paced action novel. I didn't particularly care for the art style either, but I can appreciate the time that went into creating such a graphic novel. Anyways, that's all just my opinion.

I was really excited about this title, because I'm a sucker for spy stories. However I was a bit disappointed by the rythme of the book. Every development went too fast, and the story unfild at a speed that did not allowed me to care for the characters and have fun reading the story.
But it's still an entertaining and fun spy story for kids.