A fun and fresh take on contemporary fiction - it blends everything I love about books; engaging characters, an exciting plot and the ability for me to picture what is happening. Jessica Cole is great - a modern day Nancy Drew (kind of like a grown up Ruby Redfort by Lauren Child) combined with an even more sarky version of Harriet Manners in Holly Smale's Geek Girl. Even though I'm comparing the characters, they are different enough for it to be a totally different reading experience - Jessica is involved in both the modelling world and that of spying, full of high tech gadgets and dark and deadly secrets. I found myself completely captivated by Jessica's world, I read the book so quickly because I wanted to know how she was going to save the situation... I can't wait to read the next instalment :)

A brilliant original novel by Sarah Sky, Code Red Lipstick made me want to go back to being a teenager and having an ex-spy as my Dad- how badass and awesome would that be? Well I felt as if I was on this spy adventure with Jessica myself! When Jessica's father disappears Jessica is given the code red and despite Jessica insisting on helping find her Dad, MI6 are having none of it- I mean she's just a teenager right? Well she may be a teen but she knows all the tricks in the book and decided to take matters in her own hands and sets off to Paris. On her own, the investigation draws Jessica into the dressing room of a former supermodel, Allegra Knight- who has a bit of bite! Teenosity a new product she is producing could be the downfall of young models worldwide. Jessica is a hilarious female protagonist, a model slash a spy in training. She has style, a keen eye and cool make-up gadgets to help her find her Dad and warn off those trying to stop her. Jessica is the kind of girl who you would want to be best friends with, although her keen interest in everything may mean your secrets won't be safe for long! I enjoyed the book being set in London with various locations you can familiarise yourself with, there were no typical French stereotypes in this novel which thankfully didn't make the book cliche. As someone who is no longer a teenager, I loved this book. It was fast paced, the plot made sense and the protagonist Jessica wasn't overbearing like I first thought she might be. This book is fantastic for young girls who think themselves a little bit badass...even if it's in secret. It captures your imagination and made you wish to be a cool teen like Jessica was. What with her being a part time model for labels such as Chanel- jealous much! I'm excited to carry on with this series and where it leads, I really do recommend this to not just teen's but those ladies who still love pretending they're a little younger than they are. A great read that I don't think anyone could dislike, it surprised me for being so well written and an addictive read!