Enjoyed this one very much, another great suspense thriller from author Ava Glass. Never disappoints, highly recommend!

I loved this book and I really like the main character, Emma. She works for a secret agency in MI6 that investigates Russian spies. When an MI6 agent is found dead, Emma is sent on an assignment on a Russian oligarch's yacht. The pace of the story is fast, the danger seems real, and the setting felt very claustrophobic.

I'll pick up every book I can about Emma Makepeace!

Thank you to Random House and Netgalley for a advanced copy of Ava Glass' second novel in the Alias: Emma series, The Traitor. I will admit, I had this before the book was published, and somehow did not get it read at the time. Last week I read her newest book, The Trap, and absolutely loved it, and in the last four days went back and read The Traitor. While I think one should ideally read the books in order, I don't feel like anything was spoiled by reading out of order. Another great read. Fast paced, and engaging. These are simply fun books. I will admit I figured out who the "traitor" was pretty quickly, due to one clue I found. These are great books and I highly recommend them. But don't be like me, start with the first book (which I am now reading) and work your way forward!!

Having not read the first book in this series, I wasn't sure how much I was going to like this book. But I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to become invested in the main character and her adventure. This particular story was captivating to a point, but the overall plot was pretty predictable - especially given the apt title, so overall it wasn't my favorite read but it did the job for a quick and easy read!

Spy novels are not normally my jam but I took a chance on this one. It read more like a mystery novel like so maybe that’s why I enjoyed it so much. The plot kept a good pace and I found myself reaching for the book when I should’ve been doing other things so clearly, it was enjoyable! If you’re on the fence I say go for it on this one.

Book #2 in the "Alias Emma" series did not disappoint! In fact, it was better than the first - and I loved the first. I am officially an Emma Makepeace fan girl!

This time around, Emma is tasked with finding out why an MI6 operative is found dead in a gruesome way. As she begins to investigate, Emma finds some interesting information that she takes to her boss Ripley. I love Ripley. After a lengthy discussion, it is decided that Emma will go undercover on the super yacht of a Russian Oligarch. This is when this story really takes off.

This one has many twists and turns. I love watching Emma fight her way out of dangerous situations. She is brave, resourceful, clever, and smart. Like the previous entry in this series, you will forget to breathe at times, be tempted to look ahead to see what is coming, and not want to put this book down until the end!

Also, I was very surprised to find out who the traitor was - wow!

This series is also great on audiobook. Sophie Colquhoun narrates this one as well as "Alias Emma" - she does an amazing job!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and Bantam Books for the opportunity to read this book! I am hooked on this series and getting ready to dive into the next one! I highly recommend this series if you love mystery, suspense, and spy thrillers!

This was a great follow up to the first book! We got to see the main character continue with her spy adventures and I enjoyed the tension the story brought. It wasn't all happy and the situations were filled with danger. I couldn't put this book down and I think this would continue to be a great series.

This is a second in a series that follow slightly predictable but still fun "secret agent" plots. This one had a good bit of mystery as well since the main character has to uncover the identity of one of the bad guys. I also loooove when spy stories include yachts, so this one was super fun for me!

Emma Makepeace is back! I had this story figured out long before Emma did, and I still got rattled by fear as she searched for the truth while working undercover aboard the Eden. This is the second book in the Alias Emma series. It works as a standalone so you do not have to read the first book, however I do recommend it as it was an action-packed story and introduction to Emma's character. The Traitor is not quite as action packed, however I felt more fear with this story, and I loved the yacht setting as there were few places to escape and the picturesque descriptions of the ocean views and ports of call felt like a mini vacation. Emma is highly intelligent and I like the way her mind processes information at a fast pace, allowing her to stay in her undercover character to further the mission at hand.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for my copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Somehow I overlooked this title in my TBR stack and just finished it long after it was published It is the second of a series about British agent Emma Makepeace, and, although there are a number of references to her first story, you can easily read this, as I did, as a stand-alone. The plot involves Emma going undercover on a yacht belonging to a Russian oligarch with the goal of uncovering a mole from MI6. and stopping the sale and distribution of highly dangerous weapons.
Although the plot is predictable, the character of Emma as a fearless undercover agent gives the story a little extra excitement. This is a good choice for readers who enjoy this formula. For those looking for something original, I would suggest you keep looking.

The second book in the 'Emma' series, this book can stand on its own as well. Following the adventures of Emma and the Agency, we find Emma going solo onto a Russian yacht to save the UK. I love this series and The Traitor keeps the suspense alive. I once again couldn't put the book down and followed Emma's adventures through the Mediterranean. I can't wait for the next book, keep them coming!!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

Thank you, NetGalley, for this book.

I loved Alias Emma, but it’s been awhile since I read it, so I was a little nervous if I was going to be able to dive into this one. Definitely had no trouble since Glass does a great job of refreshing the readers’ memory of who Emma is.

Emma Makepeace is a member of MI-6 and has to go undercover on a yacht to discover who is behind the murder of a fellow spy. The Russian who owns the yacht is a member of a three-man criminal team. However, one member of the team is unknown. Emma has to uncover that person’s identity as well as bring the criminals to justice.

These books are so much fun. They are well-written, Emma is awesome, and the plot moves quickly. I definitely recommend both Alias Emma and this sequel.

I've become a big fan of this series featuring Emma Makepeace, spy with "the Agency". This one, set partially on a yacht, has shades of Below Deck but with extra shady dealings and, of course, a spy, and it makes for a high drama and high intensity story with a shocking ending. This quick read is best read after Alias Emma, but will work as a standalone in a pinch.

Emma Makepeace is 2 for 2.

I'm really enjoying these fast-paced spy mysteries/thrillers by Ava Glass. THE TRAITOR has a bigger cast than ALIAS EMMA did, with her on a properly planned undercover mission this time around (versus being on the run last time). Unfortunately, the title had me on the lookout for who the traitor was from page 1, and it was pretty easy to deduce, even with the larger cast.

That said, Emma is a great protagonist! She's young but fierce, intelligent, and loyal. She also isn't a robot, having anxieties, fears, and biases, which help make her feel more real. I wish we'd get more character development surrounding her MI5 counterparts, but perhaps that will come as the series progresses.

This can be read as a complete standalone story. I flip-flopped between my print copy and the audiobook, and I really enjoyed the narrator! She did a nice job with the different European accents, and she has a younger sounding voice, which fit Emma well.

If you're a fan of British spy thrillers, I'd highly recommend this series! They aren't overly complicated, which is both a good and a bad thing, but Emma reminds me a little of Jennifer Garner's Sydney Bristow from ALIAS, and I'm hoping the series only gets better as it continues.

RATING: B+ (4½ stars)

This book was a fantastic follow up to the novel Alias Emma. Emma Makepeace is a spy for an agency that has no name, other than The Agency, or records of its existence. This series is everything you would want in a spy thriller series, great characters, interesting and fast moving plot and lots of espionage!

Finally, a fun spy book with a female main character. And she's British!

When I requested this book from NetGalley, I didn't realize it was part of a series. I've already requested a hold at the library for the prequel to THE TRAITOR.

It is not necessary to have read the previous book to understand the crux of Emma and her spy life in THE TRAITOR.

This was a spy locked-room (sort of) mystery on a yacht and other locations.

I thought the pace of the story was easy to follow, although I did find the ending to the "mystery" a tad predictable.

Nonetheless, THE TRAITOR is an interesting read about a female spy.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an e-copy of THE TRAITOR to review.

I rate THE TRAITOR four out of five stars.

This was excellent time spent! I could absolutely see this as an excellent screen adaptation reminiscent of "Revenge" and similar twisty thrillers, with a bit of police procedural tossed in. You never know who you can trust...

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this novel. There are two types of spy novels: realistic spy novels and James Bond style novels. This is definitely the latter. Unfortunately, I prefer the former. There is almost no tradecraft here, and Emma's main spy skill for much of the book seems to be "keeping a straight face." The villains are none too smart and evil only in the cartoonish sense. I wish there had been gadgets. If you're creating a spy fantasy, you need to up the fantasy somehow. But the pacing, the yacht, even the predictability will appeal to folks looking for a.fun beach read.

This was another fast paced read about a new-ish spy, Emma Makepeace. Part James Bond with some Below Deck thrown in, the story begins as Emma is pulled from a current case to look into the death of an MI6 operative. Found in a suitcase, his death has the hallmarks of "teaching a lesson". Emma's handler Ripley is suspicious, but eventually has Emma on board a Russian oligarch's super yacht to determine which men are involved in these schemes.

This book follows Emma Makepeace, a spy for MI5, as she tries to take down a Russian oligarch who sells chemical weapons by going undercover on his yacht. I was fully engaged from page one. It's fast-paced and full of intrigue, and it's impossible to put down. I would compare it to James Bond but with a character that has more emotional draw. Highly recommended! Fingers crossed for a movie!