Superspy Emma is back in this second volume, which can be read independently of the author's first book chronicling her adventures eluding her Russian counterparts. This time she is put on a Russian's oligarch's yacht to try to figure out the cause of one of her fellow secret agent's death in London. Emma is a delightful character and this book adds to her allure as someone who can kick ass when she needs to but still figure out the subtle tells of the spies around her. The yacht is sailing between Monaco and Barcelona and is the site of numerous near-mishaps and espionage moments that are just a joy to read. The supporting cast from the first book is back making the plot points even more compelling. Highly recommended.

Awesome read! Didn’t know what to expect going in but couldn’t put it down. Unique story, somewhat predictable climax but still enjoyed it. Look forward to the follow-up.

I loved this book! Although The Traitor is a sequel to Alias Emma, Ava Glass's debut novel, you don't have to read the first book to enjoy the second one (although you definitely should, because it's fantastic too). In The Traitor, agent Emma Makepeace is tasked with identifying a mole within the British secret service who's working with Russian arms dealers. Much of the action takes place on an enormous yacht owned by one of the arms dealers, where Emma is undercover as a crew member. The action is fast-paced and exciting--if this hasn't already been optioned as a film, it should be. Definitely recommend.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Second novel in the Alias Emma series. I didn't quite enjoy this one as much as I did the first. It was enjoyable but lacked the excitement the first. The "twist" was easy to figure out and the ending felt a anticlimactic.

Welcome Makepeace, Alexandra, Jessica, Emma, or whatever her next name will be! Step aside.. James.. Bond of course. Here comes the next best female British spy. What a terrific novel I was lucky to download from Net Galley. I loved it! Fast paced, intriguing, mysterious, entertaining and clever. A masterful combination to be enjoyed by spy novel lovers. She speaks four languages, fights like a karate master, beguiles like a Greek siren. This is a slam dunk.. watch for her on the silver screen.. don’t miss her.

Emma Makepeace is back in the game!
Still recovering from her first foray into international espionage she is sent on a mission to work on a super yacht owned by a Russian Oligarch suspected of buying nuclear weapons. Still reeling from her last job, Emma rushes to work but has to deal with someone in her own MI6 unit who may be a traitor.

In this thrilling and captivating novel, she is one breath away from death on every page. If you liked Alias, Emma, love some realistic espionage with a strong female lead or just want to vicariously take a ride of a super yacht, The Traitor is for you! #RandomHouse #Aliasemma #AvaGlass #TheTraitor

This is book #2 following Emma Makepeace a British Spy who goes undercover on a Russian yacht. I continue to relate Emma to a female James Bond - getting herself in sticky spots and looking fabulous while doing it. This story was gripping and while I guessed who the traitor was about half way through the book I had to keep reading just to make sure I was right! A great page turner! Hoping for another Emma Makepeace book in the future!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! Happy to always provide honest reviews :)

A good but not great spy novel. It kept my interest, but the characters were not particularly believable and the twist as to who was the traitor seemed predictable. Nice setting on the Riviera

This was really good! I couldn’t put it down and I flew through it. The action scenes kept my heart racing, and I loved that I was completely surprised at the ending. I hope there are more Emma Makepeace books in the future!

Emma Makepeace is called into a case where one of her fellow agents is killed and stuffed into a suitcase. He isn't killed in your typical fashion. No this agent was killed with some gas so toxic that it raises red flags THE RUSSIANS. Emma is assigned to figure out why such a low level agent would be killed especially in this fashion. Aboard the Eden Emma must put together the information needed to take down the Russian ring that M16 feel are the people trading this gas for money. These are dangerous men and Emma's identity must be kept top secret for her safety. There will be many barriers that Emma must get past before she can bring these men to justice, but how when she must make sure she survives this mission.

I was so thrilled to be approved for this book because I loved the first one. Like the first book I could not put this one down either. Every page is a real page turner. I couldn't wait to get to the next chapter. There was thrills in every page. Emma's character has grown since her last adventure.. She is so much more confident in herself. She doesn't second guess herself and she goes after what she wants. She wants the job done and she wants to be the one to finish it. With her all the knowledge that was installed in her by her mentor Rigley, Emma knew there had to be a mole in her department. So not only is she frighting to take down the Russians she now has to find the mole.

Action packed is a word to use for this book.From a beautiful yacht to the Isle of Spain and back to London, The Traitor will keep you guessing and asking many questions.. That is why you will not want to put it down.

I love Emma's character she is tough but you also so the soft side of her. At one point she actually lets her guard down which is something she doesn't often do. I hope Ms. Glass continues with this series. I see many adventures for Emma, she is the female James Bond.

Thank you NetGalley for the approval and Ms. Glass for a great book. Hope ther are more adventures ahead for Emma and her agency.

"The Traitor" was a solid thriller and page-turner; i read it in one sitting on an airplane ride, and it kept me engaged. I was genuinely worried about Emma when she was alone on the yacht trying to break into the safe. So I thought it worked as a thriller, and I did recommend it to a friend, but I also thought the author didn't have a deep understanding of how intelligence operations work and that a number of elements were implausible. I'm a big believer in plausibility, and that might matter less to readers who are simply looking for an escape.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Emma is shocked to find out one of her co-workers was killed. She sets out on a mission to find the culprit. This book garnered my attention from the first page.

Such a wonderful thriller! Some parts were predictable, but I was mostly surprised. The characters were well developed. I really enjoyed this one!

I was lucky enough to have read the first book in the series, Alias Emma, as an ARC and really enjoyed it so when I got an email that a sec0nd book as coming out, I requested it right away! Another great installment in the Emma Makepeace spy saga. Did I figure out the mystery before it was revealed? Yes, but I didn't even care and still enjoyed the reveal. I love a book with a strong female lead and Emma fits the bill. After reading too many mediocre books lately, this was a pleasant change and I'm looking forward to book 3!

Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Bantam and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC! When I requested this galley I was not aware that it was the second book in a series. I did not feel that I absolutely had to read the first book as the story referenced the first book, but did not spoil anything from the previous plot. I will say that as soon as I finished this, I requested the first book from my local library. Ava Glass created the perfect female spy story. I have always been a huge fan of a well-written spy story and this one shot right up to the top of my list. Emma is very well characterized and I loved reading everything through her POV as she navigated her emotions on a very intriguing yacht and beyond. The setting was pure perfection and the characters were vividly drawn, I felt like I was right along Emma the whole way. I would most definitely suggest this to anyone looking for a new spy series, especially a female spy! Loved it!

This is the second Emma Makepeace novel about a young spy. I found this one a little too predictable to enjoy, but it is fast-paced!

Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced copy, but all thoughts are my own.

The Traitor is the 2nd book in the Emma Makepeace series, and it’s another winner! When a M16 agent is found murdered in his apartment, Emma goes undercover as a steward on the yacht of a Russian oligarch, believed to be involved in the sale of chemical weapons, and a suspect in the agent’s murder. Things go sideways in a hurry, as Emma’s identity is revealed by a double agent in the British government, putting her life at risk. As in the first book, there is nonstop action here, with Emma facing one threat after another. Fairly straightforward plot, some interesting characters and a breezy writing style make this an enjoyable read. Looking forward to more in the series. I received a ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I requested to read and review this book for free from Bantam an Imprint of Random House Publishing Company. This is the second book I have read by Ava Glass and it was fantastic. This book can be read anywhere but by a mature reader! This book has mystery, drama, suspense and a hint of romance. When working in intelligence having a social is super hard. Trying to figure out who can be trusted and who can't is very hard. What happens when you aren't sure who to trust? Do we ever truly know a person? Can money and power by happiness? Emma is back in another mission to find out the truth about these things!

I bought into this plot line a bit more than the first book. While I didn't write a review for the first book, I did give it 3 stars based on the writing despite at some points not quite buying into it all.

One of the biggest mysteries in this story seemed rather obvious to me, and I would have thought it would have been obvious to our protagonist, but it was still handled well, and suspense was nicely built up.

Looking forward to the next one in the series.

I didn't know that this was the second book in the Emma Makepeace series until I started reading and realized I knew this character and really liked her. I'm glad to know this is a series and I hope there are many more. They are full of intrigue and action, making for a very quick read.