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Start your review of If You're Reading This, It's Likewise Late (Secret, #2)
andrea (taylor's version)
Good book. A bit boring at times but still a good book. Practiced for those who similar a bit of mystery and a fleck of fantasy at the same fourth dimension.
Jennifer Wardrip
Reviewed by LaLeesha Haynes for TeensReadToo.com

This is a fun volume with an interesting narrative. Cass and Max-Ernest are young adults who have recently been involved with a secret gild, the details of which are located in the previous book in the series. Although y'all practice miss out on some details of the protagonists, you lot could read this book without having read the previous installment, THE NAME OF THIS BOOK IS SECRET.

When you read IF Yous'RE READING THIS, It'S TOO LATE, information technology is every bit though you ar

Reviewed by LaLeesha Haynes for TeensReadToo.com

This is a fun volume with an interesting narrative. Cass and Max-Ernest are young adults who take recently been involved with a hugger-mugger society, the details of which are located in the previous book in the serial. Although yous practice miss out on some details of the protagonists, you lot could read this book without having read the previous installment, THE Proper noun OF THIS BOOK IS SECRET.

When you lot read IF Yous'RE READING THIS, IT'South Also LATE, information technology is every bit though you are beingness told a story by the bivouac.

The characters are well-developed, easy to relate to, and have a skilful sense of sense of humour. Because of the short chapters and common footnotes, I encounter this as a great volume for a reluctant reader. Information technology is like shooting fish in a barrel to pick up where you left off and it takes y'all down many paths at once, keeping you interested. The footnotes typically add a humorous attribute to an interesting mystery, allowing the reader to venture in a new direction before continuing on with the story.

Overall, I actually enjoyed this book. It had a strong storyline with characters that took risks and maintained and created friendships.

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Beenish
You must sign the post-obit contract earlier reading.

Why? because:


i) yous want to avoid any unnecessary problems that occur when yous know the secret.
2) our author here is an attention seeker and loves to remind the reader he'due south telling the story.

Not gonna lie, I liked the first ane enough to give this one a get!

My review
The Name of This Volume is Secret four★

Yous must sign the post-obit contract earlier reading.

Why? because:


1) you want to avert any unnecessary problems that occur when you know the cloak-and-dagger.
two) our author here is an attention seeker and loves to remind the reader he's telling the story.

Not gonna prevarication, I liked the offset 1 enough to give this one a get!

My review
The Proper noun of This Book is Secret iv★

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Rachel Choi
October 07, 2014 rated it really liked it
(You should probably read the first book of the serial, "The Name of This Book is Secret," if y'all haven't done so. It will requite you a meliorate understanding of what this book is going to be virtually.) Anyways...

"If You're Reading This, information technology's Likewise Late," by Pseudonymous Bosch is another mysterious and audacious volume following the previous volume. Once again, Cass and Max-Ernest are gear up on a mission to find the Secret, but more importantly (this time,) the homunculus. In the beginning of Cass and Max- E

(You should probably read the first book of the series, "The Name of This Book is Secret," if you lot haven't done and then. It will requite yous a better understanding of what this book is going to be almost.) Anyways...

"If You lot're Reading This, it's Too Late," past Pseudonymous Bosch is another mysterious and adventurous book post-obit the previous book. Once again, Cass and Max-Ernest are attack a mission to notice the Hole-and-corner, but more importantly (this time,) the homunculus. In the first of Cass and Max- Ernest's journeying, a new boy named Yoji (nicknamed Yo-Yoji (for saying "yo" then much)) come into class. On a field trip, while Cass and Max-Ernest are still on their quest, Yo-Yoji bugs the two collaborators so much only to know what the "Secret" Cass and Max- Ernest were talking nigh. Notwithstanding, Cass manages to shoo away Yo-Yoji, and then that the two can finish their mission. This time, their mission is very of import because they are part of the Terces Society (Secret spelled backwards.)
Apparently, the Midnight Dominicus (as known as the enemy), tricks Cass and Max- Ernest into coming into their ship. Later being tied upward and held as prisoners, Cass and Max- Ernest manage to interruption free. Still, y'all have to read the book to find out why the homunculus was so of import and that the Secret was.
I would propose this book to those who like to read in suspense and mystery. Don't give up now! You will )someday figure out the Hole-and-corner.
The adjacent book of these series, (the Secret Series,) is "This Book is Not Good for you," (I remember I tin can tell you're questioning why there are so many weird titles.
if you want to read an adventure full of mystery and suspense, read this book!

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Kathrina
The boys similar the activity, I like the character development. The author uses nice big juicy words that are fun to read aloud and stretch the boys' vocabulary without noticeable pain. The plot is a bit thin at points, but the characters are likewise charming to lose united states. We're primed and fix for the next in the serial... The boys like the activeness, I like the graphic symbol development. The writer uses overnice big juicy words that are fun to read aloud and stretch the boys' vocabulary without noticeable pain. The plot is a bit thin at points, simply the characters are too charming to lose us. We're primed and fix for the side by side in the serial... ...more
Kelly
Jul 03, 2013 rated information technology it was astonishing
To whoever pick this book to read because of it's weird name(including me), you pick the right and wrong volume to read. some people might notice this book annoying, non me tho. I read the first volume, so I'thousand kinda(just kinda)used to the fashion Psuedonymous Bosch write. This book is hilarious, Lead!!! When will you ever tell me the Secret??? I hither by, say sorry to my friends, because I promise them I will read some books, but I merely have to finish the Underground serial first!! This book is cool and all, with To whoever pick this volume to read because of it's weird proper name(including me), you lot pick the right and wrong book to read. some people might observe this book annoying, not me tho. I read the commencement volume, so I'yard kinda(just kinda)used to the way Psuedonymous Bosch write. This book is hilarious, PB!!! When volition y'all ever tell me the Underground??? I here by, say sorry to my friends, because I hope them I will read some books, but I just have to finish the Secret series get-go!! This book is cool and all, with all the suspense and alive-and-death situations, it'south just an crawly book. when i read till the end and thought that this book couldn't go any worse or amend than it is, Atomic number 82 launch into a interview of PB by PB!! what the heck is wrong with this book?? The interview just made the volume ameliorate and at the same time made it worse.. go what I hateful?? Just when y'all idea something couldn't get whatever improve or worse, something else comes upward and made it amend and worse at the same fourth dimension!! I really desire to run across Pseudonymous Bosch! And mayhap bring a box of rich brand chocolate and blue cheese.. and avoid mayonnaise. Weird guy.. but Awesome book~ ...more
Victoria
Sep 24, 2010 rated information technology it was astonishing
This volume was AMAZING!! I highly recommend this book for people who like mystery.
Cristi-Lael
May 10, 2016 rated it really liked it
Love this serial. Information technology'south so much fun to read to my kids. Love this series. Information technology's so much fun to read to my kids. ...more
Roman Kurys
Jul 31, 2021 rated it really liked it
I don't intendance how old you are, there are some books that are but crawly to read at any age. This made me feel a kid once again. Pseudonymous Bosch did non disappoint with Book ii of his "Secret" serial.

At that place is non a whole lot hither. Information technology'south a unproblematic book with a simple plot Notwithstanding it's quirky, not bad fun to read and really a pretty solid mystery about the topic of eternal life.

I enjoyed the book's page layout, illustrations and quirky type setting when the story called for information technology. It very much added to the ove

I don't care how old you are, there are some books that are just awesome to read at any age. This made me feel a kid over again. Pseudonymous Bosch did not disappoint with Book ii of his "Cloak-and-dagger" series.

There is not a whole lot hither. It's a unproblematic volume with a simple plot YET it's quirky, nifty fun to read and actually a pretty solid mystery almost the topic of eternal life.

I enjoyed the volume's page layout, illustrations and quirky type setting when the story called for it. It very much added to the overall issue. (It reminded me of "Illuminae" serial that did this very well too).

I've got to admit my favorite character of the whole volume was not either of the two chief ones, merely a homunculus. It made me giggle. Zippo elevated your mood like a random, uncalled for giggle.

Definitely reading the side by side part in this series and if you're in a mood for a lite, fun and absolutely childish read (peradventure for a read-together with a kid) this is gilded!

Roman

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Ross Eberle
Sep 29, 2020 rated information technology actually liked it
Prologue: No, Bosch, you are NOT the greatest writer of all time. So, don't even propose it. Also, what on God'southward Greenish Ethical Globe would entice you to suggest eating an brute!? o_o

Pardon me, Sir, but are you ****ing bonkers!? No thing. I still pretty much like you lot.
Now onto the review of your book...

If Yous're Reading This, It's Too Late pretty much effectively continues the stories of the kid-heroes, Cass and Max-Hostage from where the first book left off. The story itself is quite good and

Prologue: No, Bosch, y'all are NOT the greatest writer of all fourth dimension. And so, don't even suggest it. Also, what on God's Green Ethical World would entice you to propose eating an animal!? o_o

Pardon me, Sir, but are you ****ing bonkers!? No matter. I however pretty much like you.
Now onto the review of your book...

If You're Reading This, It'due south Too Belatedly pretty much finer continues the stories of the child-heroes, Cass and Max-Hostage from where the first book left off. The story itself is quite good and has merely a hint of actual fantasy contained inside it (I.E. The Homonculus). And if y'all're 1 of my Superior-Fans, so you know how much I love a good fantasy read.

And since we're now on the subject-matter of this book, I am rather fond of the world-building of this novel, as well every bit the last i. Fifty-fifty though it's only on Globe, simply it's not without its charm! Plus, the fashion the characters are portrayed is on a level not often seen in a story like this. My favorite heroine will always be Cass. Tin can yous blame me? She's a survivalist!! Plus, the humor this book includes almost had me rolling on the flooring, laughing copters!!... Almost...

And now onto the...Non-so-good points which are comprised of this volume...
1: The flatulence...Yuck! Mr. Bosch, you don't need to include this in your works, do you? O_O I mean, information technology'south bad enough you stuck it blatantly in your starting time novel...I mean, c'monday!!
2: Though I know you were trying to exist funny, why of all the critters did yous have the sock-people portrayed as...Roaches!? I mean, seriously!! Those are just gross. And they carry the Cholera!
three: I felt the catastrophe of this book was too sudden and sharp. Information technology just left the reader (I.E. me) hanging there and wondering to himself: Wait, is this it? Kinda reminds me of the catastrophe of The Birds Ii: Land's Finish. Guesh I'1000 gonna have to read Book three to notice out what comes next, eh?

Epilogue: Y'all won't tell us your real proper noun. In fact, you flat out Refuse to tell us your real proper noun. Nay, you downright threaten to Kill the states if we continue on pressing the question!? What is incorrect with you, Pseudonymous Bosch!? If you lot don't quit sticking impaired, disgusting things in your works (You know what I mean), I'll send my Heaven Fighters to impale you, instead!!...
...Ha!! But kidding!...Or am I? o_o Any thoughts on this, Mr. Bosch?

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Amber Scaife
Cas and Max-Ernest are however fighting the evil Midnight Sun forces while now trying to go themselves initiated into the Terces Gild. And rails downwards a homunculus.
A fun-enough sequel to the first book. I think I would have thought the series immensely clever as a child (as does Charlie, who insisted I read them).
Izzy H
Feb 21, 2018 rated it liked it
The theme of the book I recall is that if you lot have a surreptitious that might hurt someone continue it rubber
Hanna
This volume series is crazy but in a good and entertaining way. I also relate way as well much to the narrator in the story and I'm officially invested in their life as well as the bodily story. This book serial is crazy just in a good and entertaining fashion. I as well relate way too much to the narrator in the story and I'm officially invested in their life every bit well as the bodily story. ...more
Alyssa
Mar 14, 2017 rated it it was astonishing
I am obsessed with this serial. I finished a 400 folio book in almost a week! Which is something I never idea I could do! I literally read the terminal sentence of the book and grabbed the next one and started reading it. I tin't put these books downwards! I am obsessed with this series. I finished a 400 folio volume in near a calendar week! Which is something I never thought I could do! I literally read the last sentence of the volume and grabbed the next one and started reading it. I can't put these books downwardly! ...more
Ruthie
My goodness this book is just as hilarious and amazing every bit the commencement book. I really love how random and interesting Pseudonymous Bosch makes this story. How the chapter numbers go backwards? Genius. I gotta make my friends read this. I just cannot with the pop quiz affiliate. I retrieve when I read that affiliate I randomly started crying. I believe they were happy tears from how funny it was simply it's difficult to tell. My goodness this volume is just as hilarious and amazing as the first book. I really love how random and interesting Pseudonymous Bosch makes this story. How the chapter numbers go backwards? Genius. I gotta make my friends read this. I simply cannot with the pop quiz chapter. I call back when I read that affiliate I randomly started crying. I believe they were happy tears from how funny it was but it's difficult to tell. ...more than
Jessica (The Psychotic Nerd)
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When I read The Proper noun of This Book Is Cloak-and-dagger I thought it was fantastic! For some odd reason though, I did not get around to continuing the serial until now, almost seven years afterward reading the first book. I recollect I tried to check this book out from the library, but it wasn't bachelor so it was forgotten. This book does a great job of catching the reader up on previous events with little footnotes and summaries

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When I read The Proper name of This Book Is Cloak-and-dagger I thought information technology was fantastic! For some odd reason though, I did non get around to standing the series until at present, almost seven years after reading the starting time book. I think I tried to check this volume out from the library, just it wasn't available and then information technology was forgotten. This book does a great job of catching the reader upwardly on previous events with fiddling footnotes and summaries for those like me who couldn't think the first volume. I actually got into this volume fairly quickly and I immensely enjoyed it. This is such an odd serial and I love it for that! Some elements in the book feel so random, only everything is notwithstanding and then thought out! I actually honey how the book is narrated and how Bosch engages the reader, the book written every bit if talking to the reader, and all the measures Bosch goes through to continue the secret hidden! Overall, fifty-fifty though it has been a while, I was still able to savor this book and my feelings towards the series remain positive. I too made sure to bank check the next book out of the library immediately so the aforementioned mistake wouldn't happen once more.

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sir kellen stewart the fist
I thought this book was very skilful. I have read some other Pseudonymous Bosch books. this one was very good though. I think once reading one of his volume about chocolate so i might have to reread that one. I liked this book so much because i establish it kind of humuerouse and mysterious!
Carly
Feb 13, 2010 rated information technology liked information technology
Okay, Pseudonymous Bosch, you may still be a mysterious and hot immature male author (check it if you lot don't believe me) and I may notwithstanding not know your identity (maybe I need to get some of my friends who are truly skilled with Google to help me dig information technology up), but you dropped the ball a little bit with this volume. Just a little chip, listen you. I mean, I'm all the same picking upwardly your third book today. No large deal. I notwithstanding dear you lot. You tin can notwithstanding brand me laugh. But this wasn't quite similar the honeymoon phase of The Name o Okay, Pseudonymous Bosch, y'all may withal be a mysterious and hot young male author (check it if y'all don't believe me) and I may still not know your identity (maybe I need to go some of my friends who are truly skilled with Google to assistance me dig it up), but you dropped the ball a little chip with this book. Simply a fiddling bit, listen you. I mean, I'1000 nevertheless picking upwards your 3rd book today. No big deal. I even so love you. Y'all tin nonetheless make me laugh. Just this wasn't quite like the honeymoon phase of The Name of This Book Is Hush-hush when you were nifty me up on every folio and charming me so much that I had to write you a fan letter from afar. Choice it back upwards, slick. ...more
Grady M
Sep 29, 2014 rated information technology it was amazing
If y'all're reading this it'south too late
I call back this book is funny and mysterious. I think it'south funny because there'due south a lot of funny jokes in the volume . max ernest always tries to practise funny jokes . I think it's mysterious considering first of all the book is a mystery. It has me thinking what'due south going to happen side by side. It has really good vocabulary that would make you have to read it over once more. I would recommend this book to ages x and older for they can call back about it.
Seri
Jun 20, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Recommends it for: Everyone
Recommended to Seri by: Mollie
Fantastic! Though I Call up I like the kickoff more.
I'grand totally amazed by the homunculus! His noble makes the end with a piddling lamentable element.
I don't really like the last chapter.
I think what makes me like less near this i is because Bosch gives too much descriptions at the outset, the first few capacity were non that interesting to me.
My grammar is bad.
Oh well.
However, I'thousand going to check out the third book today, I can't wait!
Fantastic! Though I THINK I like the first more than.
I'm totally amazed by the homunculus! His noble makes the end with a trivial sad element.
I don't actually similar the last chapter.
I think what makes me like less most this i is considering Bosch gives likewise much descriptions at the kickoff, the first few capacity were non that interesting to me.
My grammar is bad.
Oh well.
However, I'm going to bank check out the third book today, I can't wait!
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Kate
I didn't relish this book quite as much as I did the first i, but I nonetheless loved it. The mystery is genuinely intriguing (what is the Undercover??), the characters are magnificently well-rounded, and the writing is on point.
I genuinely shed a tear (on the bus no less), (view spoiler)[ when Cabbage Face sacrificed himself for Cass. (hide spoiler)] I laughed in (many) places, and for near of the story, I was unable to put the volume down. I adore this series so far, and I can't await to continue information technology! 4.5
I didn't bask this book quite as much every bit I did the kickoff one, merely I withal loved it. The mystery is genuinely intriguing (what is the Secret??), the characters are magnificently well-rounded, and the writing is on point.
I genuinely shed a tear (on the motorcoach no less), (view spoiler)[ when Cabbage Confront sacrificed himself for Cass. (hibernate spoiler)] I laughed in (many) places, and for most of the story, I was unable to put the book down. I adore this series and then far, and I can't wait to continue information technology! 4.5/5 stars.
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Hawkpath
Feb 19, 2009 rated information technology it was amazing
Loved information technology!! Again,another not bad sequel, can't wait till the side by side ane! Loved it!! Again,some other corking sequel, can't look till the side by side one! ...more
Caridee Chau
This is the 2nd in a series of five books in the hole-and-corner series past Pseudonymous Bosch. This book is about the effort of a teenage child immensely skilled in the fine art of surviving any type of deadly circumstance, a Japanese boy with a collection of brightly coloured articles of clothing, and a talkative boy who is allergic to chocolate (or so he thinks). The iii have ane thing in common: they are members of the Terces gild and their mission is do discover the long lost secret that has th This is the 2nd in a series of five books in the hush-hush series by Pseudonymous Bosch. This book is about the effort of a teenage kid immensely skilled in the art of surviving whatever type of deadly circumstance, a Japanese boy with a collection of brightly coloured articles of habiliment, and a talkative boy who is allergic to chocolate (or so he thinks). The iii accept one thing in common: they are members of the Terces society and their mission is practice discover the long lost secret that has the potential to practise unlimited damage to the world as our protagonists know it. However, this secret also has the potential to help the world in numerous means. With a new lead, the three agents are tugged into a perilous adventure.

I enjoyed this book because the writer finer draws suspense and tension in his words. This made the book more interesting to the reader and fabricated me wonder what was going to happen next. The writer also switches betwixt different perspectives throughout the story, giving the reader a all-seeing view of the story.

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Joseph Brink
Nov 02, 2021 rated it really liked it
A humorous sequel to "The Name of this Book is Secret". Psuedonymous Bosch's writing style is really starting to grow on me...
I'm looking forward for book 3!

This volume is very random - some people will observe it too random, no doubt. I think it is an comeback on the first book in the series in a number of ways, specifically that the randomness is more coherent and orderly... somehow. And the characters seem far more than intelligent this time circular, which I do more often than not savour.

I'd recommend.

Content W

A humorous sequel to "The Name of this Book is Surreptitious". Psuedonymous Bosch's writing way is really starting to grow on me...
I'g looking frontwards for book 3!

This volume is very random - some people will find it too random, no uncertainty. I call up information technology is an comeback on the start book in the series in a number of ways, specifically that the randomness is more than coherent and orderly... somehow. And the characters seem far more intelligent this time round, which I practise generally enjoy.

I'd recommend.

Content Warnings:
The volume primarily revolves around ancient alchemical practices... some of which are weird and semi-occultish. But this book is so utterly fantastical that it doesn't really try to laissez passer of these practices as beingness real, so information technology feels pretty harmless. The villains are also quite creepy and there's a couple instances of a sort of crude humor - nothing memorable.

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Rick Stuckwisch
Such a fun series! Humorously written, only with genuinely endearing characters and a great story line. Really enjoying these books. Remember Roald Dahl, Lemony Snicket, and the Mysterious Bridegroom Guild. Groovy for adults, young people, and children. Not a difficult read, but certainly worthwhile reading.
Pseudonymous Bosch is the infamously anonymous author of the New York Times bestselling Hole-and-corner Series and the Bad Books. Despite rumors to the contrary, his books are not actually written by his pet rabbit, Quiche; the rabbit is merely his typist.

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