Book description
Let's be real: Ally Carter's Gallagher Girls series is like that one friend who always has the best spy-themed party plans but somehow forgets to invite you until the chaos starts. Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy is the sequel where Cammie Morgan's life gets gloriously, hilariously messy. And honestly? The audiobook version is the perfect way to experience this brand of teenage espionage chaos.
Cammie's back at Gallagher Academy, all giddy about the boys' training center visit, only to realize her school is suddenly a magnet for security breaches. Cue the panic. The audiobook nails Cammie's frantic internal monologue-her voice (courtesy of a narrator who sounds like she's simultaneously texting and dodging laser grids) makes you feel every second of her "I did NOT do this" stress. You've heard it all before: the "blamed for a breach" trope, the "secret school in danger" melodrama. But Carter leans into the absurdity with such infectious energy you stop caring about the plot holes and just enjoy the ride.
The genius? She treats spy school like a high-stakes drama club. The "covert training center for boys" isn't just a plot device-it's a full-blown social experiment gone wrong. You're laughing with the characters as they navigate fake IDs, suspiciously convenient "accidents," and the sheer, unrelenting drama of being a teen spy. The audiobook's pacing? Perfect. It's got the breathless urgency of a chase scene but never feels rushed. You can practically hear the whispered "Shh!"s and the frantic footfalls down hallways.
And let's talk about the author's bio: "writes books about sneaky people and movies about Christmas." Yes. This book is sneaky in the best way-layered with humor that exposes how ridiculous spy tropes are while still playing them straight. Like when Cammie's "suspiciously perfect" plan to clear her name involves pretending to be a boy (a move so cliché it's almost a parody). The audiobook leans into that irony, making you grin even as you roll your eyes.
Critics might call it predictable, but here's the thing: Carter doesn't write for critics. She writes for readers who've ever felt like the school's "secret" was just a hallway full of gossip. The audiobook's charm lies in its refusal to take itself too seriously-like when the narrator deadpans, "Security breach? More like security breach," as Cammie's trying to avoid detention. It's a love letter to the messy, chaotic, utterly relatable life of being a teen who accidentally became a spy.
So yeah, if you've got 10 hours to spare (and a taste for spy school shenanigans), this audiobook is your new obsession. It's not deep-it's a riot. And honestly? After I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You, you're gonna need this. Just don't blame Cammie when you start checking your own backpack for hidden microphones.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience