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Oh so close! I started reading this and about halfway through I was not sure I even liked the MC, Kate Moore, an ex-CIA agent, who literally becomes so sloppy that even through her suspicions doesn‘t see red flags all around. Then the suspense really amps up in the final third and the book went from a 3-star to a 5-star, but in the final pages the ending fell flat for me. I did like the book so I give it 4-stars.

I randomly saw this book years ago (probably more like 8-9 years ago) on a table in a bookstore. So I‘m listening to the audiobook now. Anyone else read this? Thoughts?

Ex CIA wife moves to Luxembourg for her husband‘s work but soon discovers she isn‘t the only one keeping secrets. I loved the setting and the storyline was pretty good. Overall, enjoyable.

137 of 2021. This was just okay for me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was looking for a book set in Luxembourg. A woman who has kept her job a secret from friends and family has to move to Luxembourg suddenly when her husband takes a job there. They adjust to this new world where everyone is connected to banking in some way, many people don't seem to be who they say they are, and Kate is getting suspicious.

I was all in at the beginning of this story but I'm not sure I'm satisfied by the end. ↘️

I‘m running a bit behind in the #ReadAroundTheWorld challenge- so this actually last month‘s book for #Luxembourg! But I really enjoyed this fast-paced and engaging thriller told from Kate, an ex-CIA operative‘s perspective when a transatlantic move suddenly makes her start to question all those around her in their small expat community. Plus, there‘s a sequel that I am diving into next!!

It‘s not often that I manage to finish a book in a day, especially not when it‘s almost 500 pages. But the suspense in this clever thriller about an ex-pat couple in #Luxembourg was perfect for a rainy Sunday!
#ReadingEurope2020 🇱🇺

I almost feel like I cheated, but this was my #Luxembourg book for both #ReadingEurope2020 and #ReadAroundTheWorld. It‘s a spy-mystery-thriller, very American book about some Americans living in Luxembourg...

I was pleasantly surprised. At first I thought this book would be predictable, but I was very wrong. Lots of secrets and lies and espionage. It was fun!

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#readaroundtheworld #luxembourg A cyber security spy novel that takes place in Luxembourg with a few too many plot twists and not enough character development. However, I did learn that Luxembourg is a Grand Duchy. It is one of the administrative capitals of the EU and foreigners make up about half of the population. A tiny country with universal health care and free higher education. Banking is the largest industry.

An American couple moves to #Luxembourg for a work opportunity, but they aren‘t being honest with one another. What could have been a fascinating, taut, twisty thriller is instead a bit clunky with an unevenly written main character. It‘s saved from a pan by the last 70 or so pages, which are what the whole book should have been.

#ReadingEurope2020

Well what a surprise this was! I loved it 😍 It was a very good read lots of twists and turns.
#ReadingEurope2020 #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Now I am onto my final book 🇱🇮🇸🇲

“Nobody dreams of living in Luxembourg.” This didn‘t end quite how I thought it would which I always enjoy. 🔫🔫🔫🔫 #ReadingEurope2020

This was a twisty story that I really enjoyed. I listened on #audiobook, so maybe that‘s why some of the movement back and forth in time was confusing for a while. I‘m not sure. I think I‘ve pretty much got it straight now, and I enjoyed it!

I was so torn on this one! It starts out strong, but jumps around quite a bit and I found it difficult to follow at times...I don‘t like when books change to the past or present with each chapter and it takes you a while to figure out which story line it was...overall it kept me engaged and I would like to read the next in the series, but I still have so many questions because the ending was quick and incomplete... ⭐️⭐️1/2

Day 3 of the #MrBook1inAmillion - dark chocolate with sea salt, a strawberry refresher from Starbucks (in my yeti) and starting another new read 🥰 @MrBook @Rachel.Rencher @Lucas.Rencher #24B4Monday #litsypartyofone

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Loved all the intrigue and double-crossing! The story slipped back and forth on the timeline a little too much though. Was hard to follow in the audiobook, maybe it was more clear in the book. Was a great story though. Wish I had read this before #TheParisDiversion but c‘est la vie.

It‘s the weekend which means I finally found enough time to finish this book...which I started on the trip over. Kate Moore doesn‘t think too much about it when her husband decides to move the family to Luxembourg for a new job. When some of the other Americans she meets start acting suspicious, Kate starts to investigate. This was an enjoyable, somewhat predictable book perfect for a vacation read.

Seriously, what IS it called?!? I often use the word “spritzing” to describe such rain.

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Have to be honest, I think this is a pretty good skill to have!

After a day of travel which included delayed flights, missed connections, screaming babies (ear pressure is no fun and I‘ve travelled with young ones so I get it), and a run through Heathrow to make sure another connection wasn‘t missed, I‘ve arrived on site and am ready to get in the dirt and start digging. Glad to have this book along for the ride. I‘m really enjoying it so far!

My dig season is right around the corner (so too is camp for the kids) which means we spent much of the weekend packing. It‘s a good thing too—no more changing my mind about the books going with with me. The decision is made and I‘m sticking to it (🤞)! And every year I go, I make a new bookmark with pictures of my kids to take with me—they‘re 15 & 13 now (wow)—and they add a short note on the back.

It‘s not raining!!! In fact, it‘s even a little sunny and we haven‘t enjoyed much sun recently. So what better way to celebrate, and enjoy the day, than to go for a walk?!? And if that walk happens to include a trip to a bookstore—well, that‘s even more perfect! The Portable Edgar Allan Poe and The Expats are reading material for my summer abroad while the other two were on sale and looked interesting so I decided they should come home with me.😊

E: #AtoZreadingchallenge

This was good! It was super entertaining all the way through but definitely could‘ve been shorter and had less jumping around time periods. I love that it was set in different European cities and Kate was a badass!

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Started this one tonight. Not feeling well enough to read. Got home from work and started feeling sick, sneezing, cough, sore throat, runny nose and inflammation in my face in neck from sinuses. Hopefully it won't last long. Now just swapping back and forth from sleeping and laying in bed with Kleenex, listening to this.

#backpackeurope travelogue *fictional*
Country 47: Luxembourg is the world's only grand duchy (duke-ruled), about the size of Rhode Island. I enjoyed seeing the palace and walking and seeing the old buildings. I also visited the National Art Museum.
This was a reread. I love Pavone. It's a spy thriller of an expat family in Luxembourg. I'm so excited because a sequel is coming soon. Kate is a fun heroine and this reminds me a bit of Alias. 4/5

The fundamental truth was that she didn‘t want to understand Dexter‘s world, because she didn‘t want him to understand hers. Quid pro quo.

Much of this book takes place in Luxembourg, but since that‘s a tiny country I know there‘s some scenes in #Belgium too. The fact that nobody else has posted about it since I did several months ago when I finished it...should tell you everything you need to know. #Augustisatrip

Disappointing. This could have been an interesting story if told in a straightforward manner, but it jumped around way too much. Instead of a useful plot device, it seemed like a gimmick and made it hard to follow. But it served two purposes - mystery #bookclub and #litsypassport - so there‘s that. Also, Luxembourg is tiny!

And this is the reason I haven't been able to read for the last two days. I had strawberry duty at work 😂❤️🍓 #BigBendHeartWalk #AHA #Livingthedream

Helping mom read but she "boops" my nose instead ?

Afternoon reading! I've been in a bit of a reading slump because of work. My friend recommended this spy thriller to hopefully ramp up my reading back to normal? 🤞

I really enjoyed the twists and turns of this book, always wondering what will be coming next! I recommend this book

Not my usual fare but this was the "bonus" book chosen for my book club. I learned that more people read this than the primary book and I needed a palate cleanser so I'm giving it a shot. So far, it's a quick easy read that reminds me bit of the Bridget Fonda movie, Point of No Return (for which I will unashamedly drop everything to watch if it's on TV) and maybe a little bit Mr. and Mrs. Smith (which I've never seen but know the basic premise).

Three stars. This started off very slow but got better, and I'd definitely like to read something else by Pavone.

Smart, fast paced- set in European cities. Nothing like a suspense filled novel to get your mind off of things.

#bookishgifts included are the gifts from my secret santa, various books from my family, new awesome bag from my husband, a coloring book, kindle fire that I gifted to myself. It was a good day. Cut off in the pic are The Expats (as tagged above) and Informed Risk by Robyn Carr

My present from last nights book club secret santa! Looks good!

This would be better as a movie or tv show.

A good one for a plane trip. I bought it used so if I don't like it, I can leave it behind. ✈️📖

Good story. Lots of action!

When 4 of your library holds becoming available at the same time...gotta up my reading!

Finally got around to this one. Almost done and feeling unbearably anxious. Review coming soon!

"He had moved to New York to do something extra-bullshit-sounding for tech start-ups." Pavone gets real in The Expats.

Reviewed by Urania https://goo.gl/fvVDLb