The Unknown Assassin in the Press
✭Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Zadoff shines in this violent, entertaining twist on the teen spy novel...a tense and exciting story with a strong cast...blunt and hard edged narration and twists will keep readers riveted."
✭VOYA, starred review
"Benjamin is like a darker version of Alex Rider, equipped with gadgets and able to fight several grown men at once... Fans of such fast-paced action novels should love this first installment in the series."
Kirkus Reviews
"[Zadoff’s] nameless, tough-as-nails lead character has just the right balance of cunning, heart and conscience to win the respect and admiration of many teen readers, even reluctant ones...Fast, furious and fun."
Booklist
"Operating in the tradition of both James Bond and of Robert Cormier’s I Am the Cheese (1977), I AM THE WEAPON is an auspicious first volume in a promised new series of action-adventure thrillers that will keep readers clamoring for more."
School Library Journal
" It reads much like popular adult thrillers… a promising start to an exciting new series."
Blueprint Review UK
"A crackling read with an excellent pace... Allen Zadoff has written a compelling character and story"
"Zadoff shines in this violent, entertaining twist on the teen spy novel...a tense and exciting story with a strong cast...blunt and hard edged narration and twists will keep readers riveted."
✭VOYA, starred review
"Benjamin is like a darker version of Alex Rider, equipped with gadgets and able to fight several grown men at once... Fans of such fast-paced action novels should love this first installment in the series."
Kirkus Reviews
"[Zadoff’s] nameless, tough-as-nails lead character has just the right balance of cunning, heart and conscience to win the respect and admiration of many teen readers, even reluctant ones...Fast, furious and fun."
Booklist
"Operating in the tradition of both James Bond and of Robert Cormier’s I Am the Cheese (1977), I AM THE WEAPON is an auspicious first volume in a promised new series of action-adventure thrillers that will keep readers clamoring for more."
School Library Journal
" It reads much like popular adult thrillers… a promising start to an exciting new series."
Blueprint Review UK
"A crackling read with an excellent pace... Allen Zadoff has written a compelling character and story"
The Unknown Assassin reviews on the Web
Booktalk
"The Bourne Identity meets James Bond meets Alex Rider meets Oh My God this book is so amazing my head is going to explode."
60 Second Recap: PickoftheWeek
"...a fast-paced thriller with surprising psychological depth."
Forever Young Adult
"Fending off a gang of Arab terrorists on the subway, while not drawing attention to himself and getting his drunken date home safely? Yeah, [Boy Nobody] does that."
Alluring Reads
"Sure to be a hit...filled with action from beginning to end, this is one you will not be able to put down."
The Fictionators
"...a gripping read.... I highly recommend this for anyone who is into suspense, political intrigue, or is seeking a Tom Clancy feel in a YA novel."
Movie Ramblings
"If you want to be in at the start of a genuine phenomena read BOY NOBODY now,"
Cult Hub
"Destined to become one of the most talked-about young adult books of the year and a franchise as big as The Hunger Games."
Stepping Out of the Page
"I honestly believe that this is one of the best books of 2013 so far - it is so refreshing to find something different, interesting and so gripping! ... whether you're a girl or a boy, 12 or 21, this isn't a book to be missed, it's sure to have you hooked"
Fiction Fascination Blog
"You know when you finish a great book and you need to just stop, take a breath and say WOW - well that's the effect Boy Nobody had on me."
Amaterasu Reads
"I finished reading this book in two and a half hours and I think it's just amazing. Please, if you can grab a copy of this book once it comes out, do yourself a favor and read it."
"The Bourne Identity meets James Bond meets Alex Rider meets Oh My God this book is so amazing my head is going to explode."
60 Second Recap: PickoftheWeek
"...a fast-paced thriller with surprising psychological depth."
Forever Young Adult
"Fending off a gang of Arab terrorists on the subway, while not drawing attention to himself and getting his drunken date home safely? Yeah, [Boy Nobody] does that."
Alluring Reads
"Sure to be a hit...filled with action from beginning to end, this is one you will not be able to put down."
The Fictionators
"...a gripping read.... I highly recommend this for anyone who is into suspense, political intrigue, or is seeking a Tom Clancy feel in a YA novel."
Movie Ramblings
"If you want to be in at the start of a genuine phenomena read BOY NOBODY now,"
Cult Hub
"Destined to become one of the most talked-about young adult books of the year and a franchise as big as The Hunger Games."
Stepping Out of the Page
"I honestly believe that this is one of the best books of 2013 so far - it is so refreshing to find something different, interesting and so gripping! ... whether you're a girl or a boy, 12 or 21, this isn't a book to be missed, it's sure to have you hooked"
Fiction Fascination Blog
"You know when you finish a great book and you need to just stop, take a breath and say WOW - well that's the effect Boy Nobody had on me."
Amaterasu Reads
"I finished reading this book in two and a half hours and I think it's just amazing. Please, if you can grab a copy of this book once it comes out, do yourself a favor and read it."