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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Review & Giveaway! The New Recruit by Jill Williamson

Posted by Melanie on Thursday, October 11, 2012 with 34 comments

The New Recruit by Jill Williamson
The Mission League: Book One
Marcher Lord Press
Genre: YA Suspense
Website for The Mission League Series:  themissionleague.com

About the book:

Forced to choose between military school and a Christian spy organization, skeptic Spencer Garmond signs on with the Bible geeks. But before he even boards the plane for Moscow, Spencer realizes this is no Bible club.

These guys mean business.

Stumbling onto a case involving a gang of homeless boys, a chilling tattoo, and the always beautiful Anya Vseveloda, Spencer struggles to find the faith needed to save the Mission League from enemy infiltration.
My rating:
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My review:

I was pleasantly surprised by The New Recruit and how much I enjoyed it! The story was really interesting and, while there were a few things I personally didn't agree with, overall it was a really good book.

While I did at times find Spencer annoying (mainly the way he acted regarding girls), I still liked him and most of the other main characters.

The whole "Mission League" was very intriguing and I loved all of the spy "gadgets" - especially the contacts. :)

I don't know whether or not there is going to be a sequel to The New Recruit, but I'm hoping there will be because some things didn't seem finished at the end of this book...and I really liked this story and didn't want it to end yet. :)

If you enjoy YA books with some spy-ness in it and don't mind the fact that people have prophecies/visions in it, I think you might like this book.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*



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34 comments:

  1. KaraOctober 11, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    So glad you enjoyed the book, Mel, I would love to win a copy! The Mission League sounds awesome, thanks for the giveaway :)
    Blessings, Kara

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  2. jillian n.October 11, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    I've been looking forward to reading this! Thanks for the giveaway!

    ~Nessima
    nessima.gwynn@gmail.com

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  3. NicoleOctober 11, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    This book looks really good and I really want to read it! Thanks for a having a giveaway :D

    ~ Lady Carliss

    thebookworm1999@gmail.com

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  4. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! Great review!!! :)

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  5. JohannaOctober 11, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Sounds like a good book.... perhaps I'll read it. :)

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  6. Bonita62October 12, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    I would love to read!! Thanks for an opportunity to win!!

    Brenda Leon-Bonita62
    bbleon62@yahoo.com

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  7. LadetteOctober 12, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Looks like a great read that my two YAs would enjoy (and might let me read as well!). :) Thanks for the giveaway!!
    ladettek[at]gmail[dot]com

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  8. apple blossomOctober 12, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    this looks like it would be a wonderful tweeny book

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  9. Julie ROctober 12, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    This book sounds really good. Would love to read it. Thanks for the giveaway. julierupert@gmail.com

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  10. Sharon RichmondOctober 12, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Enter me I just love a good suspense story!!

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  11. KayeDeanOctober 12, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Sounds like a good read! Thanks for the giveaway. ~Saundra M~

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  12. UnknownOctober 12, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Based on your review and the synopsis, this sounds like a great book- thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  13. Jenna K.October 12, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Oooh! That looks interesting!! I love spy stories :D

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  14. Jill WilliamsonOctober 12, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Thanks for reading and reviewing the book, Melanie!
    :-)

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  15. Christy MaurerOctober 12, 2012 at 5:43 PM


    This looks really good! I think my daughter and I would both like it!

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  16. AndreaOctober 12, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    My teenage boys would love this!

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  17. Diane EstrellaOctober 12, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    I loved her book Replication. :O)

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  18. collettakayOctober 12, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    This book looks really interesting! A Christian spy group. Hmmm....

    Colletta

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  19. Carl ScottOctober 12, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    The idea of the Mission League is quite intriguing I think. Can't wait to see what sort of gadgets they come up with. Please enter my name in the draw for the chance to win this book.

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  20. CyndeeOctober 12, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I like the post. I want to read this book. Its a interesting YA spy/ Visions group book. Thank you for the chance to read more!
    Cyndee Thomas
    Cyndee(dot)thomas0(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. Rebekah HartOctober 12, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    I cannot wait to read this book!

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  22. NatashaOctober 13, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  23. Abbi HartOctober 13, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    I've been looking forward to this book-Thanks for the giveaway!

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  24. awhartnessOctober 13, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    Good review! I would love to read this book.
    Angela Hartness

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  25. JennOctober 13, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    This book sounds amazing. Thanks for the review and giveaway!

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  26. ShadowwolfOctober 13, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    This sounds like a very intriguing story!

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  27. Daniel MOctober 13, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    love the intro, sounds great! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  28. RebeccaOctober 14, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    This sounds like a great story - an Christian spy group? Very neat! Would love to read it!
    Rebecca
    rrgreene62(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. ShopgirlOctober 14, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    This sounds exciting. I love spy stuff.

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  30. UnknownOctober 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I think it would be a great book.

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  31. Charity UOctober 16, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Would love to read this! Very cool cover...looks fun!

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  32. LAWonderOctober 20, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Would love to win. It sounds like a book 'right up my line'.

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  33. UnknownOctober 22, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Sounds like a great book

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  34. Jill WilliamsonOctober 26, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Thanks, everyone, for your kind comments. And congrats to Carl!
    :-)
    Jill

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