Jennifer Lynn Barnes

When her grandfather develops dementia, sixteen-year-old Tess, who has been keeping his Montana ranch going, is whisked away to Washington, D.C., by a sister she barely knows and thrown into a world of politics, power, wealth, love triangles, and family secrets.

The Fixer

saw the plot twist coming from a mile away but i still feel so weird about it.

arwen

nina 

I’m often left underwhelmed with books like this with which of the suspects were responsible, but thankfully in “The Fixer”, that was not the case. The high stakes, unexpected twists and political players made this an entertaining and engaging read. I am eager to see how this mystery continues in the next book,

Veronica Overholt

brianna

surprisingly so fun and engaging? tess kendrick you will always be famous!

Tess Kendrick, teen fixer extraordinaire, makes her debut in a pulse-pounding thriller about a deadly conspiracy at the heart of Washington that's Scandal meets Veronica Mars. When sixteen-year-old Tess Kendrick is sent to stay with her older sister, she has no idea that the famed Ivy Kendrick is the capital's number one "fixer." For powerful people looking to make a scandal disappear, Tess's sister is there to help . . . for a price. And no sooner does Tess enroll the prestigious Hardwicke School than she unwittingly finds herself following in Ivy's footsteps. Tess never thought she and Ivy had much in common, but when her new friends at school need help, she discovers that her talents quickly make her Hardwicke's go-to high-school fixer. Secrets pile up as each sister lives a double life--until their worlds come crashing together in a conspiracy that reaches from the halls of Hardwicke to Capitol Hill. Suddenly, there is much more on the line than good grades, money, or politics. The odds are stacked against Tess, and the price for this fix might be more than she can pay. Perfect for fans of Scandal, Harlan Coben, and Ally Carter, the second book in this thrilling series will leave readers breathless. Don't miss any of these other books by Jennifer Lynn Barnes: The Naturals The Naturals Killer Instinct All In Bad Blood Twelve Raised by Wolves: Raised by Wolves Taken by Storm Trial by Fire The Squad Perfect Cover Killer Spirit Tattoo: Tattoo Fate The Fixer Nobody Every Other Day Platinum Golden

"nothing but trouble" by phantogram
"take care of yourself" by maisie peters (tess's song)

reread five years later and still such a fun, entertaining read that kept me on my toes!! this helped distracted me in high school and now it helped me with work burnout

Livia

miss tess kendrick will always and forever be the most superior girl that jlb has ever written

Carley Whitehead

Sheila

This was SO great! It's fun to read a political thriller aimed at the YA crowd that's not 100% cheese. I wouldn't have complained if it was a bit longer, because I'm the kind of person that likes to read the silly details about secondary boarding schools with rich kids & there could've been more of that in this book. This is apparently going to be a series, which is awesome because I could definitely do with more!

I liked all of the characters & the reveals about Tess's history along with Ivy's hardcore job as a 'fixer'. Her HS friends were all entertaining! There is absolutely no romance (!!), but it's fairly obvious that the author is setting something up for Tess. Bit of a TW as this book does include mentions of child abuse & suicide.

ashley hopkins

this one had some good twists to it. 

review to come

laura

Very good fast paced read. Some plot points were predictable but the unique elements out weights those elements. It is scandal meets YA and I really loved this book. Can't wait for the next book in the series. The characters were unique to read about and I loved this world

Michelle Boyea

Jennifer Lynn Barnes is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers. this book is action packed, complex yet simple, shows great character progression, and shows that age cannot stop you. it also shows that your parents are not necessarily a direct reflection of how you will act.

Taylor McNeely

This book was so much more thrilling and tension filled then I thought it would be! It’s no shocker I finished it in 2 days and I can’t wait to read the next book.

Lynn Braden

I loved The Fixer. Tess has been living with her grandfather in Montana, but he has been stricken with Alzheimer's. Tess's sister steps in and takes over moving her to Washington DC and their grandfather to a facility in Boston. It doesn't take long for Tess to get in trouble at her new school, but as it turns out, she gets it naturally. This was a real page turner that was enjoyable from beginning to end - a mystery on a national scale that is wrapped up in the life of a high school student. Highly recommended - Hoping for a sequel.

The Fixer

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