This is not for me. I think I just am sort of past these kinds of books, which isn't an indictment of the book itself.

This book was amazing from beginning to end. You felt like you were right there and a part of the action. Every time Emma gets herself in a tough spot you're holding your breath and you flip through the pages to see what happens next. It was SO satisfying to figure out who the traitor was and to be proven right!

The Traitor kept me entertained. Emma Makepeace is a feisty spy who does not back down from danger. Her exotic locales make spying seems like a fun career- until someone tries to kill her. I had an idea of who the traitor was but taking him down was still a treat. I look forward to her next adventure.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

A captivating story about British MI6 operative going undercover to reveal details concerning a murdered operative.

Exciting spy novel with excellent characters and plot, as Emma Makepeace goes undercover on a multi-million dollar luxury yacht.

This is the second book in a series featuring Emma Makepeace but it can easily be read as a standalone. Emma works for an agency so secret that it does not appear in any government list. An MI6 agent is killed by a chemical agent and zipped into a suitcase and this agency is tasked with discovering why he was killed.

This agent was investigating two Russian oligarchs suspected of obtaining illegal weapons, believing that there was a third partner in London somewhere so this is where Emma starts looking. Emma goes undercover on one of the oligarch's fancy yachts to see what she can find out. During her investigation, it becomes increasingly clear that there might be a traitor in the agency itself.

This was a quick read with an interesting protagonist in Emma Makepeace. It was a fairly standard spy thriller novel that is more believable than the average dude spy. Emma isn't invincible and isn't all knowing although the big reveal was so obvious that I am disappointed that Emma was surprised. Overall, it was a good book. I would definitely pick up another book in this series.

So close to 5 stars. I appreciate a good spy story, and Ava Glass has created one with a strong lead character and riveting plot. Emma, a spy for an unnamed British service that is not MI-6 or MI-5, is an expert on Russia. When an MI-6 analyst is murdered with a chemical weapon, a Russian connection is suspected. Emma must go undercover on a Russian oligarch's yacht to find the culprits, her first big case since the events in book one. From the title, readers quickly realize that a Brit must be a traitor. Emma can get aggravating because she tends to play a lone wolf, and I figured out the villain pretty early, but this is a fast suspenseful book. Can't wait for the third book. *This is the second book in the Alias Emma series. It can be read as a standalone book because the author provides plenty of backstory (but if you plan to read the first book, then do so because of spoilers in The Traitor).

I love a good spy novel and this one was good it was fast paced and it keep me reading I wanted to find out what was going on. It’s has a very MI6 and James Bond vibe going on with the spies,traitors, yachts, money and murder and trying to find out who dunit. I went along with. Emma and her colleagues.as they went about trying to figure out what was going on who they could trust or not. I think I figured it out half the way through The other character. In this book was the cities the author describes them beautifully. If you like mysteries or spy stories you like The Traitor
Thank you netgalley

This was such a great, suspenseful thriller! I couldn't put this book down and I would love to read more by this author. You'll never guess the twist at the end!

This was a great action packed thriller with some intense and gripping moments. As secret agent Emma tries to uncover what led to the death of man locked up in a suitcase, she realizes that he was also a spy. The hunt for his killers becomes a priority.
The adventure takes place on a yacht set to make its way to Monaco. Will Emma be able to keep her identity secret while managing to uncover the mystery of the killer(s)? I hope you’ll read this spy novel at its best to find out.

Absolutely loved this book. Loved the characters, the storyline, the location. It was thrilling and kept me turning pages. Absolutely would recommend to friends and family.

Readers will enjoy the latest fast-paced spy adventure featuring rising agency superstar Emma Makepeace, whose own personal history drives her to find justice. This novel has all the elements of compelling international espionage: glamorous settings, yachts, Russian oligarchs, and mysterious deaths. Thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC to preview.

Move over James Bond! Emma Makepeace is back for another mission after her exploits in Alias Emma. When an MI6 agent’s body is found in a suitcase Emma is called to the scene. The agent was following up on a closed case involving two Russian oligarchs and illegal arms sales. It falls to Emma to take over the case and find proof of their activities. Working under cover as a crew member on one of the oligarch’s yachts, she is on her own. Emma is a dedicated and resourceful agent, but what she discovers leaves her shaken. There is a third member involved with the oligarchs who had ties to the British government and had gained Emma’s trust. Ava Glass has written an espionage thriller that will appeal to fans of Stella Rimington’s Liz Carlyle series. This is highly recommended and I look forward to the return of Emma Makepeace. I would like to thank NetGalley and Random House - Ballantine for providing this book or my review.

Review: The Traitor by Ava Glass 4.25 stars

British spy Emma Makepeace goes undercover on a Russian oligarch’s superyacht, where she’s one wrong move away from a watery grave, in this electrifying thriller. 

The Traitor was another great spy thriller from Ava Glass. While the first installment, Alias Emma, was an action packed chase through London, The Traitor focused more on her undercover spy work. It was just the right amount of action, plot and character development. I appreciated that the storyline was easy to follow and loved the super yacht aspect - it was the perfect backdrop to add to the suspense. 

I highly recommend this on audio - the narrator did a great job with all the accents and brought tension and suspense to the reading experience. 

While this is the second installment to Alias Emma, it can be read as a standalone. I will definitely be picking up the next Alias Emma book!

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, Alias Emma, so I couldn’t wait to dive into this one. Emma Makepeace, a spy focusing on Russian infiltration in Britain, goes undercover as a yacht stewardess. Her mission is to figure out why a low-level MI6 “number-cruncher” agent was killed with a chemical weapon and that leads her into the shadowy world of Russian oligarchs. The story was quick moving, but not as engaging as book one. I guessed the traitor early on, so I wasn’t surprised by the reveal at the end. Solid three stars.

This is not my normal genres and was not what I was expecting. It was not necessarily for me but I still enjoyed it for what it was. I think if you like spy thrillers you will enjoy this book. It was well written and I was able to enjoy it enough that I finished the book

Emma is at it again, undercover trying to find the killer of an MI6 agent.
Multiple countries and suspects keep her on her toes everywhere from the streets to the most beautiful yacht she's ever seen. There's trouble around every corner that seems too easy for the suspects and she begins to wonder if someone on her team has turned. With her life on the line, can she find the Russians and determine if there's a traitor among them?

I really like this series so far! The Traitor brings us back to Emma and her role in British intelligence. This time she goes undercover on the yacht of a Russian oligarch to solve the murder of a fellow agent. Along the way, there is another murder, lots of intrigue, and lack of trust for anybody she encounters. She questions everything and everybody, as she should. The ending was shocking! I can’t wait for the next one in this series.

Emma Makepeace is back in a new spy thriller. This time, an MI6 data analyst is murdered and found in a suitcase. Emma finds out that he was working on an investigation into Russian oligarchs who may be selling chemical weapons. She ends up going undercover on one of the oligarch's yachts, pretending to be one of the staff. Unfortunately, the first thing her new boss does is confiscate her cell phone, so she is cut off from communications. Things get more exciting from there.

I thought this was a great second installment in the series. Emma Makepeace is a strong female heroine. She goes into action and gets into scrapes just like spies do in the movies. It was a good read and one that kept my attention through to the end. I like Emma's character and hope there will be more installments of her adventures.

This book is stand-alone, even though it is part of a series. You don't need to have read the first one to get this one. Any details of the backstory are brought up quickly. The pacing was good. Things moved along quickly and there were no boring spots. I recommend this to anyone who likes spy stories or thrillers.

Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

The Traitor by Ava Glass is another exciting spy novel from the author who wrote the unique Alias Emma. I was a fan of the author’s previous book, which is the reason I decided to read this one. I think this book is even better than the first. It starts with an intriguing murder mystery that causes the main character to go undercover on a yacht. There are a ton of twists and turns. Readers that love mystery and spy novels will enjoy this book. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

A decent spy thriller but it was light on the intensity and the unknown criminal was obvious to me pretty early on. It’s a quick read but I needed the writing to be more fast paced and intense to be more believable.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.