I had given up all hope of this book ever existing! The long wait really boosted my expectations, so of course I didn't like it as much as the first two. It felt a little forced, and the characters weren't as strong as they seemed in the other books. It's worth reading for Kiki fans, and hopefully if there's a fourth book, it'll have more heart. ( )

The Irregulars are finally back for their third adventure, this one split between NYC and Paris. Kiki heads to her native land only to be kidnapped enroute. One of the Irregulars makes it to Paris to help her, and along the way we enter the underground world of Paris rather than that of NYC. In the meantime, Oona has problems with her twin while they're also working to help Kiki from their end.

I'm not sure if I liked this one less because I waited so long and have moved on in my y/a reading tastes or if it's not as good. My daughter said it was as good. ( )

I absolutely love the style of the Kiki Strike books - the narrator mixed with helpful hints, mixed with a cohesive story. The characters are great, the style is fun, the story is convoluted but enjoyable. ( )

Another great addition to the Kiki Strike series! Hopefully not the last, though some loose ends are indeed tied up. Will definitely pick up another one if/when it comes out. ( )

Kiki sets off for Pokrovia to find proof that her aunt murdered her parents. But before she can reach Pokrovia, she is kidnapped when her plane stops in Paris to refuel. So Betty hurries to Paris to rescue Kiki.

Meanwhile back in New York, Ananka tries to lead the rest of the Irregulars while dealing with a forbidden crush. Oona's evil twin is shoplifting and dining and dashing all over Chinatown and getting Oona in trouble. DeeDee is being stalked by a middle-aged blond lady.

This book is split equally between the Irregulars in New York and Kiki and Betty in Paris, but it is Betty who is the star of the book. Betty, who is the sweetest and most trusting of the Irregulars, proves that you can be nice and be dangerous at the same time. ( )