I liked it, but compared to her other books it is one of my least favorites. I love that it is geared towards adults, but it still felt childish in some ways (plot development, syntax). It took me a couple weeks to finish this book, as I had a hard time getting into it and staying interested. I wasn’t on the edge of my seat like I was with her other books. I think I’m stuck on the Gallagher Girls series and how incredible that series was

This is a fun, entertaining romp through Europe with charming main characters and plenty of adventure. Perfect for a bit of armchair travel.

2/5. I’m a huge Ally Carter fan but this romance felt fan fic-y and a little ridiculous and trope-y. It wasn’t what I expected 😭

I've seen some other reviews that did not favor The Blonde Identity, but it was a lovely beach read for me!! Zoe is such a fantastic heroine, and made me laugh out loud several times. There were storylines that felt a bit wan, but I think that tends to happen when you write a romance novel disguised as a spy novel. Long live the Denominator!!

I listened to the audiobook for this and loved it, the narrators brought the characters to life so well! As for the story itself, if you loved reading Ally Carter as a teen (like me) you’ll love reading Ally Carter as an adult (also like me). This was so fun, light hearted & fast paced, cheesy in the best possible way and I legitimately think you can never go wrong with spy themed romcoms (they’re just so entertaining)! Also a really quick read/listen!

This book was so fun. Like a female James Bond but funny and twisty. A woman wakes up with amnesia and people immediately keep trying to kill her. She has muscle memory that lets her kick butt but no idea where it came from. A super hot spy starts to help her but she isn't sure she can trust him. It was just a fun ride. I'm not saying it was the most accurate but then, most action movies are barely held together by a motorcycle and a dream so I was willing to be lenient.

The Borne Identity meets Legally Blonde!! An enjoyable action packed adventure. I would have like a little more from it but was still a fun read..

If you read Carter's Not If I Save You First in high school and are all grown-up now, this book is for you! It's fast-paced with thrilling adventures, life and death situations, and some excellent kissing.

I read all the Gallagher Girls book when I was in school. I was obsessed with them. So I knew that whatever Ally Carter releases, will be something that I know I would adore. She has definitely done it again!

I was right, I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Blonde Identity! It had a mix of amnesia, romance, drama, and adventure in every page. There is soo much I want to say about this novel but it would reveal too many spoilers. It is an absolutely brilliant novel and I cannot wait to read her future work(s).

I am really grateful for Ally arranging for me to receive an ARC of her amazing book. Please go and read this fantastic work and support her transition to adult novels.

Ally Carter is an author that I read back when I was in junior high and she was writing the Gallagher Girls series. One thing about Ally is that she can write some VERY FUN spy material. This was action-packed and goofy, and I loved getting to be an adult and reading something written for adults by this author who I genuinely grew up with.

This was corny and ridiculous, but also a laugh-out-loud good time and I am so happy that I got to read it.

If you love Alias

A woman wakes up on the streets of Paris in the middle of the night with no memory. She only knows three things: she has a splitting headache, a gorgeous man is standing over her telling her to run, and people are trying to kill her. According to her enemies, she’s a rogue CIA operative named Alex who stole from a Russian mob. According to gorgeous Sawyer, she’s actually Alex’s identical twin sister, Zoe. As Zoe and Sawyer pretend to be lovesick newlyweds on their honeymoon in an attempt to escape the criminal organization and intelligence services who are after them, Zoe must decide who she can trust: the twin she can’t remember or the mysterious man she can’t let herself forget. Fans of the mystery, danger, and action of Alias will fly through The Blonde Identity.

this is the book for you if you're just looking to turn your brain off and enjoy the ride (positive)! the nostalgia of reading the gallagher girls series really took over when reading the blonde identity.

the romance has as much depth as you can get when the story takes place over an incredibly short period of time and one main character has amnesia (which is to say, not much depth). they do have good chemistry, though, and it's fun to see them trying to gain their footing while working as a team for the first time. i should also note that this is a closed door romance!

thank you netgalley & avon for the eARC!

SYNOPSIS - a woman wakes up with a head injury and absolutely no idea of her own identity. She knows she’s in Paris, that she hit her head somehow (ow), that she has some kind of amnesia, and that an extremely hot guy with a gun is standing over her, telling her to run. As the woman struggles to remember who she is, she ends up tangled in some light international espionage (and romance… and gunfights… and romance).

REVIEW - Avon/Harper Voyager... you have no idea how much this book meant to me, and how much getting the opportunity to read and review it meant to me. When I was a 7th grader doing an overnight volleyball camp, I packed the usual things - athletic wear, hair ties, and of course, books. Specifically, the first book in the Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter. I remember this because I took it out to read between sessions and one of the coaches thought the title was hilarious. Fast forward to 2024, and I’m once again reading an Ally Carter book…and oh my goodness, I loved it. The sense of nostalgia it gave me for those early days as a reader, reading the Gallagher Girls books, was incredible. The Blonde Identity is hilarious, adventurous, mysterious, and absolutely wonderful. I loved the characters so much and I seriously cannot wait for the sequel (sweet lord there better be a sequel).

I did not expect to love this one as much as I did.

What would you do if you woke up in the middle of the night in the middle of Paris with amnesia and a bunch of people trying to kill you? Oh, and arguably the most attractive man you've seen is standing over you telling you to run?

Eventually, with the help of said hottie, Zoe discovers that she is the twin sister of a rogue spy and has somehow been roped into the middle of an international plot, being chased by criminal organizations - the Russians - and intelligence agencies alike. There's pretty much no one that doesn't want to get at her.

What ensues is an action packed, witty, and laugh out loud road trip rom-com. Yes, I really did laugh out loud more than once. The romance is sweet but not sickly so. They both have their issues and their big one, being on the run, stays in the forefront.

I really liked that the book started with a bang and didn't really slow down until the end. The action built towards logical points but it was done well. I found myself wanting to find out what happened next or, if I had it fairly confidently predicted, how it would all unfold. That's a win for me.

If you like Rom-com mysteries like Finlay Donovan, You're probably going to want to pick this up.

This book is for the Gallagher Girls and all of the adults (including myself) who when they were 12 wished they had gone to the Gallagher Academy. The Blonde Identity was action-packed, suspenseful, and laugh-out-loud funny, with a side of romance!

The Blonde Identity follows a woman who wakes up in Paris with Amnesia and discovers that her twin sister is a spy who has gone rogue. To stay alive, she has to work with a grouchy operative who she knows nothing about. As the protagonist tries to recover from amnesia she is on the run, looking for her sister, and unintentionally finds love.

I found the main characters in the book funny, charming, and smart. This is the perfect read if you’re in a reading slump!

Ally Carter is a genius. The depth to which she just “gets” deep connections between friends, family, lovers, is just sensational. You can’t help but feel totally connected to them, be totally sympathetic to them, and you end up knowing them so well and feeling for them so strongly that its hard to believe they are not real. She has a magical way with words. Speaks straight to your heart.

I grew up obsessed with the Gallagher Girls series from Ally Carter, so was very excited to read her first adult book! Sure, it’s a little flawed and has some cheesy lines, but it’s fun! Would make for a very fun adaptation

This book was so much fun. I ended up listening to the audiobook rather than reading the arc, and I didn't want to stop! It starts with life-or-death stakes and doesn't let up. I loved the Paris spy setting and how the reader learns alongside the narrator what is going on and who she is, due to her amnesia. This would make such a fun movie.

This fast-paced spy thriller/mystery (with a little romance thrown in!) hits a lot of boxes. It reads like it should be adapted ASAP into a Netflix mini-series. Because of that, I had a little difficulty getting into it (since it seems like it should be more "visual" than it is). However, overall a romp of a read, would recommend!

I loved the concept of this story a little more than the execution which was sad. Coming from a YA writing background, I think that might have informed this author's adult writing a little more than expected and more than I enjoyed. It felt a little on the immature side and I wish it was a little more aged up in it's character development. The action and the plot line was captivating though and it did feel like a great action movie.