I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy of Alias Emma from NetGalley. Although the author, Ava Glass, was unknown to me, the plot of the book—a new secret agent must shepherd the adult son of a Russian dissident across London undetected—sounded quite intriguing.

I am happy to report that not only did the plot engage me, but I also thoroughly enjoyed learning about Emma Makepeace, the protagonist and her charge, Michael. The author filled in Emma’s backstory with chapters that described who she was and what she was all about. I found Emma to be a very likable character who you couldn’t help but root for. We didn’t learn quite as much about Michael but more than enough to want to see the two of them succeed in their attempt to get across London undetected.

As might be expected, there were twists and turns to story which created even more tension. I had no desire to put the book down until I could finally find out the ending. I love page-turners, and this one, with all of the well-described action, was definitely one of those. Do yourself a favor and grab this book for a great read once it comes out. Thanks, NetGalley!

The book is an amazing thrill ride of an adventure. Very fast paced and a great read. I couldn't believe how fast the story was cruising along and I didn't want it to end.

A night to remember as a spy tries to outwit her Russian pursuers as she and her charge try to escape to safety. There is some apparently genuine spycraft, a lot of running through the few parts of London that aren't under constant CCTV observation (the Russians have hacked their way into the network and are tracking the duo) and flashbacks to when the spy was learning the tricks of her trade. While the chase scenes start to get a bit tiresome, you'll find plenty of interesting action, dialog and characters along the way. Highly recommended thriller.

This book was better than I expected it would be. It was so fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters were so fun and well developed. The action was great throughout the story. I'm looking forward to the next one and to learn more about the characters. I really enjoyed this!

This book was so surprising and fun! The main narrator was likable, crafty, and unusual. Her backstory gave her such a strong sense of purpose and injected a personality and depth that I typically find lacking in these kinds of books. I kept trying to figure out where things would go, and while I got a few things right, the twists definitely got me. The ending so left me wanting more, and all I could hope is that there are more Emma Makepeace books on the way. Absolutely lovely read!

What a great read! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am so happy that I had the opportunity to read an advance copy thanks to the publisher and Netgalley. I found this the perfect spy thriller with great characters and a unique scenario. It would make a great vacation read and I think it would appeal to both men and women. It was very cinematic, and I can imagine it becoming a great movie. I couldn't put it down., finding it very exciting and intense. I hope there will be a sequel; I would love to see the story continue. I enthusiastically recommend this book,

I loved this book. It's the perfect mix of fun, froth, and thrills. I'm hoping this is the first book in a series because I want to know if she ever sees Michael again and what's going on at The Agency. Is Ripley reinstated? Was Masterson involved?

I finished the book overnight and I'm invested in Emma. And now I want to go to London to trace her steps. Emma's thoughts and interior monologue are believable and well-written. I cannot wait for the next installment, assuming there is one.