Smada's Book Smack : Blog Tour & Giveaway: Hunting November (Killing November #2) by Adriana Mather

Book Blurb:

HUNTING NOVEMBER (Killing November #2)
Author: Adriana Mather
Pub. Date: May 5, 2020
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook
Pages: 368

Surviving a few weeks at the world's most lethal boarding school was one thing. But now comes the real test: Can November Adley find her missing father before her enemies find her? Subterfuge is the name of the game in this thrilling sequel to Killing November, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Hang a Witch.

After surviving a crash course in espionage at the mysterious Academy Absconditi, November has only one purpose: finding her missing father. Along with fellow student (and heartthrob) Ash, November follows the clues that her father left, embarking on the deadliest treasure hunt of her life. The first clue is in her hometown, where old friends beckon and unexpected enemies lurk around every corner. The second clue is in Europe, where revelations about her family's history will plunge her into an international web of deception, lies, and intrigue. The third clue is deep in enemy territory, surrounded by the most skilled assassins and master strategists, and where everyone wants her and her father dead. Can one girl with limited training infiltrate a centuries-old organization that is powerful enough to topple empires? November only knows that she'll do whatever it takes to save her father . . . or die trying.

PRH Audio · Hunting November by Adriana Mather, read by Cassandra Morris

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My Review:

5 Out Of 5 Stars

Genre: Heart-Wrenching, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, Teen--

I liked how in the first book, Killing November, November is learning about the world of assassins, secrets, and the skills she needs to survive while dodging the attacks of her classmates. In the second book, Hunting November, she is out in said scary world using those learned skills to hopefully survive the real world of assassins and plots. I don't remember if this happened in the first book as much, but in almost every situation, November has a flashback of one of her parents teaching her a deadly life skill but making is seem it was a game or fun task instead of the important lesson it really was, showing she was not so out of touch with this dangerous world as she first thought she was. I love the concept that she spent her whole life training for this secret world without even knowing it- she was way more prepared for the Strategia than she knew!

Honestly, this book was like the coolest, most dangerous scavenger hunt ever, where one clue might lead to a dead end, one to the real treasure (a missing father), with enemies all over and tons of hidden agendas. The pacing was fast and the danger was high, keeping me engaged and invested right up to the end. I loved Ash and his Strategia common sense, the perfect balance to keep November and her high emotions in line when she wanted to rush into almost all situations. One thing missing from her upbringing was the ability to disconnect from her emotions that all the other Strategia seem to have. I will say that there was one very hysterical scene having to do with flippers, whiskey and romance that made the book for me regardless of all the other great factors.

The ending felt very much like everything wrapped up and I am very satisfied with it, but if there ever happened to be a third book I would so be there for it. This series is the perfect read for people who like high intensity danger situations with high stress levels, world traveling, dark academies to train teens to be the ultimate spies, and an unexpected romance that included all the feels. Hunting November was just as good as it's first book, I would not change a single thing about this series.

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Catch up on the Killing November series!

Book Blurb:

KILLING NOVEMBER (Killing November #1)
Author: Adriana Mather
Pub. Date: March 26, 2019
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Formats: Paperback, eBook, audiobook
Pages: 368

It’s a school completely off the grid, hidden by dense forest and surrounded by traps. There’s no electricity, no internet, and an eye-for-an-eye punishment system. Classes include everything from Knife-Throwing and Poisons to the Art of Deception and Historical Analysis. And all of the students are children of the world’s most elite strategists—training to become assassins, counselors, spies, and master impersonators. Into this world walks November Adley, who quickly discovers that friends are few in a school where personal revelations are discouraged and competition is everything. When another student is murdered, all eyes turn to November, who must figure out exactly how she fits into the school’s bizarre strategy games before she is found guilty of the crime…or becomes the killer’s next victim.

Author Bio:

Adriana Mather is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Hang a Witch, with family roots that go back to Sleepy Hollow, the Salem Witch Trials, and the Titanic. She's also an actor and producer best known for her role in the award-winning Honeyglue. She co-owns Zombot Pictures, a production company that makes feature films. Her first acting scene in a film ever was with Danny Glover, and she was terrified she would mess it up. In addition, her favorite food is pizza, she has too many cats, and a deep abiding love for all things autumnal.

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