Review: The Spy and I - Tiana Smith

Review: The Spy and I - Book #1 My Spy - Tiana Smith - February 2024

July is always a special month in my house—birthday cake crumbs on the counter, candles that never quite blow out in one go, and of course, a mailbox brimming with bookish surprises thanks to my lovely bookstagram birthday groups. One of the gems that arrived this year was The Spy and I by Tiana Smith, and let me tell you, it was like unwrapping a nostalgic hug from my teenage reading days.

Growing up, I devoured every page of The Gallagher Girls and The Squad series. I even had a soft spot for the gloriously campy spy flick DEBS. So when I cracked open The Spy and I, I was instantly transported back to those adrenaline-fueled, girl-power-packed stories I adored. This one reminded me a lot of The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter—sisters tangled in espionage, mistaken identities, and a dash of romantic tension that keeps you guessing.

Our heroine Dove is a computer penetration tester (basically a tech-savvy genius), and her sister Madison is a CIA agent who’s suddenly accused of going rogue. Dove, fiercely loyal and determined, dives headfirst into the spy world to clear her sister’s name. But she’s not trained for this life—cue the chaos, danger, and a mysterious male spy who may or may not be trustworthy. The tension between saving her sister and falling for someone she can’t fully trust adds a delicious layer of drama.

This book is geek-chic meets spy-thriller with a romantic twist. It’s not trying to be gritty or overly complex—it’s fun, fast-paced, and perfect for curling up with on a rainy afternoon. Dove’s journey from civilian to accidental spy is both entertaining and empowering, and while the plot leans into familiar tropes, it does so with charm and heart.

The Spy and I earns a solid 3Ps from me—not quite a full-blown obsession, but definitely a delightful read that scratched my spy-girl itch. If you’re a fan of sisterly bonds, undercover antics, and a bit of geeky flair, this one’s worth adding to your TBR pile. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more from Tiana Smith.

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