Thanks NetGalley for an ARC of this book. This is the second in the series. It can stand alone, but you will enjoy the first one too. Emma works for MI6. Her mom thinks she works in the foreign office helping diplomats. In this book, Emma is sent to a yacht owned by a Russian drug dealer. Emma soon becomes friends with his mistress, Madison. Then, like any good spy book, someone figures out who she really is. She is compromised because someone one at MI6 is a traitor. It’s up to Emma and her boss to find the traitor and stop him or her. This book is fast paced. It would be a great beach read but I don’t see it being a book club selection. I’m pretty sure that someone somewhere will pick this up for a movie and that would be brilliant. Enjoy

The Traitor
This book is wonderful. It is spies, oligarchs, super yachts (six stories, two swimming pools) tasteful cuisines, deluxe hotels…you are caught up in those settings. Elegance in Europe. But, our heroine, Emma Makepeace is a British spy with a small, very elite group based in London in this twisty tale of espionage. The author has done a fantastic job of developing protagonists, good guys, they are your cohorts in tough spots. Your heart races as Emma faces another close-up call. You really feel as if you are there. But wait, one of these ‘good guys’ is
a traitor. Great job!!, Emma!
I really recommend that you read this book…mystery, suspense and more…enjoy, as I did.
Sherry Kroboth, Reviewer

Another great entry to this series, a little bit more character development made for a great sophomore effort, can’t wait for the next one.

I LOVED the first book in this series, Alias Emma. I was thrilled to get my hands on the sequel, even though I knew it would be a tough act to follow. I still think Emma is a fantastic character and I enjoyed the 'process side' of being a spy. I would describe the story and plot for The Traitor to be a bit more standard than the first book, but still very enjoyable.

For a large part of the book, Emma is undercover on a yacht and cut off from any support and help. It makes for fast and intense reading as she tries to accomplish her mission while keeping her cover. I love how bright and fearless Emma is. and how she's so driven. I don't feel like I've read many female driven spy narratives with a character like that.

I didn't find the conclusion of the story to be all that surprising, but the book was absolutely a pleasure to read and I'll be hoping there are even more missions for Emma Makepeace to tackle in the future.

I have mixed feelings about this one -- it was entertaining to a degree, but I didn't totally buy into the story line. Things seemed pretty simplified, and I had difficulty picturing the main character as a spy. I didn't really understand the title either, as 90% of the book had nothing to do with the traitor.

Overall it was ok -- was well-written but just didn't connect with me,

3.5 stars, rounded down to 3.

I received a complimentary copy of the novel from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Did not enjoy this entry into the series. Emma is.. not a good agent. And the technology made it feel like it was taking place in the early 2000’s. I was not particularly impressed.

It was wonderful to be reunited with brilliant spy (from Alias Emma) Emma Makepeace in this well-paced, energetic thriller. There is treason, romantic tension, financial crimes, and a dash of Below Deck energy as a significant portion takes place on a yacht where Emma is posing as a stew.

I was riveted by the Traitor and enjoyed cheering Emma on as she skillfully searches for information on who may have brazenly killed an MI6 operative. While I was a wee bit disappointed that I had correctly guessed a plot twist, there is still plenty of suspense and action to keep you entertained from start to finish. 4,5 stars.

Thank you very much to Random House Ballantine and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

P.S. Is it too much to hope for an Emma and Michael reunion in book three?!

Thanks so much to Random House Publishing Ballantine and NetGalley!

I loved the first book in this series so much and was absolutely thrilled to get this. It did not disappoint.

Emma Makepeace has to go undercover after an MI6 operative is found dead in his own apartment. She is set to go on a Russian ogliarch's yacht as a one of the hospitality team members. If she gets discovered, she will be dead.

I don't want to give too much away, but I was on the edge of my seat reading this. Emma is such a brave and fearless character, and I was hooked onto each page of her mission. Such a good book!

Does British spy Emma Makepeace have an inflated view of herself in the novel The Traitor? One could argue that she is not a team player as she doesn't seem to take guidance well. She always knows best. That said, author Ava Glass has created an intriguing story of a mole in the British spy contingent. Makepeace is instrumental in the discovery of the mole's identity.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

I enjoyed this non-stop British spy thriller with a female James Bond-style driven heroine. Loved the plot and the exotic locations!

Fast paced and tension filled, The Traitor kept me intrigued and guessing from beginning to end. This is a book that I will buy for friends and family.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Ballantine for the ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
Another 5 star book from Ava Glass. Thrilled that I was given the chance to read another ARC in this series, which is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Emma is such a great character - again, I have to liken her to Sydney in the TV show Alias: strong, independent, kick-ass. This one was also edge of your seat, intense, keep you up late, don't want to put it down, action packed. Given the fact that the first part takes place on a yacht, you'd think it would limit the action and suspense. You'd be wrong!
Even when you've figured out who the titular character is, your heart is racing along with Emma's to see how it all turns out. I would say that you don't have to read the first to understand what's going on in Emma's world, but why deny yourself? Go read both of them!! Would give this more than 5 stars.

“After Emma” was an absolutely brilliant and clever spy novel, and now Emma Makepiece, central character of that thriller, has returned. This time, she’s on a case wherein a young MI6 numbers analyst was found macabrely stuffed into a suitcase in his locked apartment. As in the first book of the series, Emma has to go it alone without agency support when she is inserted undercover on the yacht of a Russian billionaire. Worse, she’s a tad suspicious of her on-land handler. He has a marvelous Scottish accent, but something is off. What I loved about Emma before stands true: she’s capable and intelligent and can overcome obstacles in a way that makes this spy novel pulse-pounding and spectacular!

My thanks to pseudonymous author Ava Glass (read the acknowledgments of “”Alias Emma” to figure out who this is) who is championing a modern day heroine in Emma Makepiece. We definitely need more female spies! 5 stars!

Thank you to Random House/Ballantine/Bantam and NetGalley for a free advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review!

Literary Pet Peeve Checklist:
Green Eyes (only 2% of the real world, yet it seems like 90% of all fictional females): NO Just some blue ones.
Horticultural Faux Pas (plants out of season or growing zones, like daffodils in autumn or bougainvillea in Alaska): NO As part of her undercover assignment, flower arranging is required of Emma.

Emma Makepeace returns - working undercover on a yacht in the Mediterranean to track down the unknown partner of a pair of Russian oligarchs,

As a huge fan of Alias Emma, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read an advance copy of The Traitor. I loved this one as well. Once again, Emma had a harrowing espionage assignment, this time on a yacht without nearby backup. She had to try to do her assignment and keep herself and others safe while worrying about a possible traitor within her organization. I flew through the book, finding it very exciting and intense. I enjoyed revisiting the continuing characters, and I found the villains she investigated very scary. I also liked the various locales where she traveled. Although this book could be read and enjoyed without reading the previous book, it would be a shame to miss the fabulous Alias Emma. I highly recommend this book, and I can't wait for the next addition to the series.

“The Traitor” was a good sequel. An MI6 analyst is found in a suitcase in his flat, killed by a nerve agent, VX. He had been tracking the finances of two Russian oligarchs with homes and.business in England and elsewhere, and who were suspected of providing chemical weapons to unsavory individuals and nations. The investigation was terminated prematurely (budget cuts), but the analyst continued the investigation on his own, and to his own peril.

To uncover the secrets, including the identity of a presumed British traitor working with/for the Russians, Emma will go undercover on the yacht of one of the Russians, Volkov. She will be essentially unsupported, as recent events have made Volkov, and especially his bodyguard, extra suspicious and cautious, making it nearly impossible to bring any type of communication or surveillance equipment. Adding to the confusion is the erratic behavior of Volkov’s young American mistress, Madison, whose primary interest is partying hard. Her behavior creates complications for Emma, who wants to protect Madison without compromising the mission (an impossible task).

The story has plenty of action and intrigue. Although the identity of the British traitor is not too hard to figure out.

Read Alias Emma and loved it, didn’t know this one existed but so glad it was offered. Loved it just as much as the first one! Emma is always getting herself into way too many situations, and manages to keep her wits about her all the time., even when she is on a boat in the middle of the ocean. So many twists and turns in this one, and a couple of surprises along the way. Emma is like a female James Bond💜💜 Very entertaining story! Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.

The Traitor by Ava Glass is a superb sequel to her debut novel. Plot is engrossing and characters are fully defined. Well worth the read!

Good book! Wow! Definitely action packed! This book had a bit of everything! It had high suspense, intrigue, murder, Russian spies , MI6, action packed, a great who done it and great undercover work! The storyline was very interesting and had me glued to my Kindle! I highly recommend reading this book! It was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!