| Title | : | Double Digit (Digit, #2) |
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| Format Type | : | ebook |
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| Publication | : | First published January 7, 2014 |
To say eighteen-year-old Farrah Higgins—or Digit—is good at math is a laughable understatement. She’s been cracking codes since childhood, and is finally at home with “her people” at MIT in Cambridge. Her talents are so off the charts that her laptop is under surveillance by both the CIA and an ecoterrorist named Jonas Furnis. So when she thoughtlessly hacks into the Department of Defense’s database, she lands in serious hot water inside and outside the law. Readers will be sad to turn the last page of this suspenseful, sassy, super smart thriller, the sequel to A Girl Named Digit.
Double Digit (Digit, #2) Reviews
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WHAT DO *I* THINK?!
CELEBRATORY DANCE SAYS IT ALL -->
I'M FEELING ALL THE FEELINGS BECAUSE OMG DIGIT & JOHN'S GOT TO BE MY FAVORITE COUPLE THIS YEAR <333333 -
The first thing i want to say is: I have mixed feelings about this book.
I'm not a fan of love triangles but honestly by the end of Double Digit I liked Bass better than John. Which is mind blowing because I read both books back to back and while you can see in the first book that part of John, you expect him to get it together. Didn't really appreciate the "blackmail" from Mr. Bennett. Yeah she wasn't an angel but come on! He was just going to use any excuse to get her so after she talked to the president she should tell Henry Bennett to go to hell. So if you're laying it so that in the 3rd book there's not much positive interaction with the Bennetts and setting Bass as her love interest yeah that's cool. But if you're ingraining her into the Bennett family I don't see it seeing as basically the reason she's going to jail was largely contributed to Henry's testimony she's a menace when in reality he only wants her to work for him. I did like that she took that step of going into the plane by herself, nice show of autonomy! :) -
Yayayayayayyay!
I had a lot of 'firsts' with this series.
1. First book that used my favorite subject: Math!
2. First book where the main character wasn't unrealistically brave.
3. First book that raised environmental awareness in a way that wasn't obvious.
4. First book that I actually understand the terrorist group. Well....until the crazy came out.
5. First book with chapter titles that I actually stop to read because they are so great.
Not a First:
The quote that made my day.
John: "'Digit, can you give me any reason in the world why the NSA may want you for questioning about espionage?"
Digit: Oh shit "I can explain."
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Ok I'm annoyed.
I am annoyed because I LOVED A Girl Named Digit. I loved it so much that as soon as I finished reading it, I immediately started Double Digits (the sequel).
I don't even want to rant because I'm still a fan of Annabel Monaghan. But this sequel disappointed me, solely because of the creation of a love triangle (and we all know how much I hate love triangles) that really didn't need to be there. Also sure, Digit started to get annoyed by all the people making decisions for her, which I understand, but to be honest she wasn't really making good decisions by herself. So her complaining just got tiring.
Ok this is a bit spoilerish so you've been warned.
I'm not here for that ish at. all.
All of the action stuff was great and all but
Anyway, I'm kinda sad, this could've been epic but it wasn't.
Note: 3 stars. Maybe 3.5. Clean. -
So fliping exciting Digit and John are getting a 2nd book!!!!! <3
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MEEEEP. MEEEEP.
WHAT! YES! Another book!
*dances around like a crazy child on sugar high*
But... The dreaded date.
2013.
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Double Digit is the sequel to A Girl Named Digit and it was a very enjoyable read!!
Digit is now a freshman at MIT and she is now with people just like her!! She meets students who are hackers and she is learning from them!! Will trouble find her at MIT? Will she be able to do this long distance romance with John? Will she find other love interests??
I loved the titles of the chapters in the first book and they were very funny in this book too!!
💜 Put On Your Big Girl Panties And Deal With It
🧡 Let Your Geek Flag Fly
💙 Rock Is Dead. Long Live Paper & Scissors.
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I enjoy stories about brilliant people so this was a good read for me. The fact that the brilliant person was a teen was even better. It was full of surprises and I have to admit at times quite riveting. I liked the general concept of the story. However, I had a few misgivings about a few things. First, please do a grammar check before the final printing. Second, the relationship between the teenage main character and her 21 yr old FBI boyfriend was a bit unsettling for me. He read more like another teen instead of a mature FBI agent. I believe the character of John was good for Digit but the relationship didn't work for me. Perhaps if he was the boy next door it would have worked. The fact that he's 21 and been in the FBI 2 yrs when the FBI won't allow anyone to even apply until 23 much less that he's off running rogue shows an immaturity level that doesn't suit someone in the FBI. Then there's his constant referencing that his dad will fix things, "let's wait for my dad" just reinforces he's not ready for where he is in his career. Not to mention, the reference to him already quitting one job for that one and quit that one for another with daddy. He wasn't ready for the FBI. He certainly wasn't ready to transfer to the CIA. I didn't bother checking the nepotism policy for the CIA but am sure it would factor in. I hope this doesn't sound too harsh but just like Digit can't deal with crooked pictures I can't let accuracy be thrown to the wind even in a fictional story. A bit more research would have helped. I always hope a second book can stand on its own. There was a valiant attempt but there were references made to the first story from which I didn't get a clear understanding. Lastly, there were several sections of dialog that I had no clue who was speaking to whom. I had to go back and re-read several times to try to figure it out. That simple task broke the flow of the story for me. Again, I liked the story. I hope that an experienced editor can look through and make some simple yet significant changes to shore up the foundation before the final release.
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I have left out a lot of stuff in the above review since it is so far out from the release date.
Just note that this book is made of AWESOME. I am not going to spoil it for you. I know Digit and John break up at the beginning of the book and don't let that make you cry or freak out. Remember John is a lot older than Digit and wise beyond his years. The fact that he sees Digit needs to be on her own says a lot about him as a person. Also remember that Digit is super impulsive and doesn't always think things through or the consequences that may happen when she acts first and thinks later.
FAVORITE PART OF THE BOOK:
Digit solves a computer puzzle (and her life) using a game she used to play with her as a kid based on the book, GO DOG GO! That is the first book I read as a child! -
I can't wait to read this!
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3.5 stars (mainly for john <3333 )
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OMG! I want the sequel to this book! I want the sequel! But even if there's a sequel, I will probably have to wait two years of eating ice cream to finally get my hands on the book. Errr! Why did I read this book? Oh yes. I have to keep my out for Digit. She's simply amazing and truly one of the kind. She didn't make me feel dumb, like what Independent Study reduce me to being. I'm not kidding. Just read my rants on that part. Actually, I have a better idea. Don't read my rants. I don't want you to see how bad I've become. (No cuss words, as usual. At least I don't include profanity in most of my reviews. Sorry can't remember if I did write profanity or not).
A Girl Named Digit started off with a bang. I totally wanted to see where this go. I was so excited when I saw a copy of Double Digit at my local library (sorry, don't buy stuff because I'm cheap). I came home as fast as I could (Hate reading books in public; especially that awkward moment when you start crying in the middle of a classroom. Did that once! Never trying that again, if I could). Anyway, when I read the first page of foreshadowing, I couldn't wait to start reading this book. Ahh! Digit has gotten me Digfanatic. (Get it?)
Part of it was because of John. All I know is that he's a keeper, other than that slight fact about his father (sounds like Draco Malfoy, huh?). Anyway, it's nice to see him take a step away from dependent. He's becoming his own person.
Digit is really sane, for most of the book, despite being kidnapped, threatened, and nearly killed. She acted better than I thought she would. Overall, I think her mind has adapted to the situation since the last "kidnapping." Surprisingly, I may add. Perhaps, it's because Jonas Furnis is evenly balanced?
Oooo! The ending is so good! I really, really want to get ahold of the sequel (It looks like there's a sequel). That is the best twist yet! I can't wait for Annabel Monaghan to announce something about the third book. I need the third book! I need it! Someone check my pulse!
What's the most undeniably irresistible part of Double Digit is the humor. Oh my goodness! I have so many feelings. So many quotes I would love to share. So much humor! I admit that this is even better than A Girl Named Digit.
Fine! One quote: (Or maybe two).
"Not only did I not want to think about John; I also did not want to rehash the ins and outs of why he may have broken up with me. Or whatever. 'These days the only guy I'm interested in is Professor Halsey.'
'That's unsettling.'
'He's all I think about.'
'He's eighty.'" -Digit and Bass, talking about the guys Digit is interested in.
Second quote:
"'I'm calling my dad." John got up and resumed his pacing as soon as Mr. Bennett answered. "Dad, I need help. They came after Digit—she barely got away. No. Not the National Security Agency. Jonas Furnis. Wait. Why?' His head came up slowly and his eye met mine. 'She's a college student, a kid. Sorry, not a kid, but come on. She's never...Fine. Hang on.' John put the phone to his chest. 'Digit, can you give me any reason in the world why the NSA may want you for questioning about espionage?'" -John, on the phone with his dad.
I love the first quote. Digit is only interested in one guy and that's Professor Halsey, who's eighty years old. Total LOL moment.
Rating: Five out of Five
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Having read and thoroughly enjoyed A Girl Named Digit last fall (I gave it 4.5 stars), I quickly tweeted my gushing admiration to Annabel Monaghan. My excitement ratcheted up several notches when she replied and told me there was more Digit to come. Yes! So I've been plenty ready for Double Digit.
Digit is at MIT and has found her people - math and science geeks abound. But the past hasn't truly been put to bed: there are issues with boyfriend John and the bad guys are still out there.
There's a lot of growth for Digit in this second outing. She's starting to question what her gift will mean for her future and how she wants to use it. And she's definitely asserting her independence since others seem to have plenty of input as to how she should be using her gift.
I was left a little unsure about Digit and John's relationship... I guess about as confused as Digit is. Between the break in their relationship, a side character's comment about John seeming more like her father, and a posisble new love interest (nooo!) I was confused if I was supposed to be pulling for the relationship or not. Obstacles in a book relationship are to be expected but the way these were presented I wasn't sure if I was supposed to conclude that they weren't actually supposed to be together and John's exit is imminent. (Say it isn't so!) While Digit and John may currently be in different phases of their lives, they are so good together. John is one of those rare people that *gets* Digit and she needs that. As good a character as Bass is, I truly hope that remains at the friend level.
I had only two minor quibbles. One, being the fact that And secondly, when Digit and gang were But hey, I can suspend disbelief and go with it like a pro. :)
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In this sequel to
A Girl Named Digit, the titular Digit, real name Farrah, is officially a freshman at MIT. After an eventful last year of high school involving lots of math, codebreaking, a fake kidnapping, and taking down an eco-terrorist group, Digit is ready to settle into life in a place with other self-defined nerds where she can finally feel normal. She should have known that she was too far gone for a normal life. She wants her biggest worry to be whether she should do the long distance thing with her FBI boyfriend John (who she got to know in book 1!) and how to get a job on campus with the nanotechnology professor whose research left her dazzled. Of course that isn't how it goes down. First, there's the group of hackers in her dorm who have a secret project involving a robot of their own design. Then, there's the leader of the aforementioned eco-terrorist organization Jonas Furnis - who never gives up in his crusade to violently bring the world back to nature. And finally there's the "kinda-handsome" RA hiding a sweet dog in his room and inviting Digit on daily walks. When she hacks into the Department of Defense to access some information she was already going to be given (it was really just a timing issue - no harm no foul, right?), everything really goes south.
I read the first book of this series at the recommendation of a fellow librarian and I really enjoyed it, so I was excited to try out book 2. It both loses and gains things form the first book, and in the end was a pretty satisfying read. It read very quickly, didn't focus too much on the romantic aspects (though it certainly acknowledged them and spent some time there), and kept it's main character smart. I love that the main character is an aggressively intelligent girl, getting herself into and out of trouble - it seems like a story much more common with a male main character.
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I've had Double Digit for a while, but I was worried I would not remember what had happened so I had a quick recap of the first book, and then began reading.
Digit is in MIT, and faces new challenges, mainly meeting her new roommate, and getting along with her fellow students. She doesn't want to come across as a geek, but wants to be 'normal', and hopes that people don't find out who she is. She quickly finds out that normal isn't so easy, not only is her relationship with John on the rocks, but he is also the only person who can help her.
We all know Digit is incapable of being normal, and not only does she stumble upon a hacker group who end up being great friends, she also makes the decision to hack into DOD to save time so she can go to a toga party, and that little slip up brings attention to her, from the good guys and the bad guys.
Pretty soon Digit is in some serious trouble, and in all honesty, if Jonas wasn't so crazy he really did make quite a few valid points...if you ignore the whole 'killing everyone' part of his plan.
Final Verdict
Double Digit was a book that had everything I love about Digit, with new problems to solve, and new possible love interests. This was a relatively quick read for me and while it didn't blow me away, it was enjoyable. -
Double Digit begins when Digit goes to college. Things between her and John are confusing and rocky to her. They aren't exactly going her way. And to get it off her mind, she hangs out with hackers, and ends up creating a code... This lands her into a whole lot more trouble when she makes a terrible mistake. Now, not only is someone after her again, but she's also going to risk being in serious trouble. Add to that the issue with John, and him keeping things from her, just brings her whole world coming down.
This book wasn't as good as the first one. It was still enjoyable, and I liked. It was a lot more funny then the first one. But I was sadly disappointed with the issues with John. Then John keeping things from her, and then add in to that a maybe sort of love triangle, and it just made it so much more frustrating, and not in a good way. I did, however, really like the plot line. I loved getting to see Digit in her own environment. It was so cool! Now, I'm excited for the next one because this one end in a major cliffhanger! -
Digit goes to college at MIT. She manages to make some new friends quickly, including a group of hackers and her RA. In spite of what she thinks, though, she is not out of danger from Jonas Furtis and his group of eco-terrorists.
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I'm honestly not sure how I feel, do I prefer the book ending at 123? Sort of. Kind of not really? Do I like the real ending? Ehhhh maybe. Do I like Tiki, Bass, John, & Digit? Yes, but where do I really stand on them, I'm not sure. Book three might help me figure it out... so book three is needed.
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A very fun, fast-paced, exciting read! Thanks for another awesome Goodreads giveaway book.
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Digit and John are back for another "romance" filled adventure on the run from crazy eco-terrorists.
Somehow, this book managed to be worse than the first one. We spent so much time in book one getting Digit and John together as a couple, and then they break up at the beginning of this one (*sighs in frustration*). I don't even care about their relationship, but I can't believe it was torn apart after all those thirsty thoughts that she had about him in book one.
Sadly, Digit was even more boy crazy in this one. As soon as she gets to college, she can't stop drooling over this guy named Bass. And she also has a weird fixation on Professor Halsey, who is like eighty years old. I am concerned for this girl's sanity. Every time John or Bass does anything to another individual, Digit is oddly possessive over them. I was really hoping she would pick a guy at some point, but alas, we go the entire book with Digit thirsting after the both of them with no tangible results in sight.
The plot of this one is somehow even crazier than it was in book one. The eco-terrorist group that tried to kill her seven months ago are back, and this time, they want to kidnap her. In the end, I understand why they want her for their own spoils, but man, this gang is super disorganized and really bad at kidnapping and keeping their prisoner's held hostage.
Overall, "Double Digit" was some more cringe than "A Girl Named Digit." I am very relieved that there are only two books in the series and that I no longer have to deal with this crazy thirsty women and her unfaithful ways. I hope that she has learned from her errors and that she doesn't repeat the stupidity of her ways. But knowing Digit, she will eternally be lusting after anyone that identifies as male and using her "gift" to hack into things that she needed only to wait a couple of days for. -
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I have not read the first book in this series. I found this is a Little Free Lending Library awhile back and was intrigued by the cover. It was even better than I was expecting.
I don't think you necessarily have to read the first book before you read this one, but like most series, it would definitely help if you did. The narration backtracks enough to give you an idea of what happened in the first book so you can get away with not knowing anything about the story.
This is an exciting, well-written book. I love how much math and coding played into it. It is a very fun read. There is a good mix of typical young adult girl stuff going on alongside exciting math-related crime stuff. A very cool premise.
There is a love triangle, which is a plot devise I absolutely hate, but it doesn't take up a ton of space in the novel. There is enough awesome stuff going on that I was still entertained despite the annoying relationship bits.
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Digit's voice, and the immediate high stakes problems, just sweep you right into the book before you know what's happening. I binged the first book in 5 hours, and usually when I find a new author I make a mental note to buy more of their books someday. In this case "someday" was 2 hours later when I found myself incapable of getting into another book that wasn't Digit's.
I enjoyed the college atmosphere of this one. The math puzzles were super fun, Digit was still smart and immediately likable and interesting. I enjoyed the suspense, the surprises at the end, and the discussions of hacking and puzzle solving.
Really, really wish there was a third book! I'm betting this is the publisher's fault not the author's, and I'm hoping that now her new series has been successful, that we might get a third Digit book! -
If this was not the last book for Digit, I would have rated it higher. I loved the college setting and the group of friends she made. It was interesting getting to know more about Jonas Furnis, and Digit adoration of nanotechnology made my heart leap with joy, but the ending was disappointing. If there was another book, I would forgive it, but since was the end for digit, I was a bit let down with where it was left.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the concept of this book. However, the writing style and brevity of every event did not make it fun to read. Plot twists happened casually and seemed out of place/forced/or just plain awkward. It was also very predictable. However, the concept of a young girl embracing her dreams of using math and computer science/hacking to begin a fruitful career is heartwarming and a good message to be out in the world. In my opinion, this book would be very good for a young budding mathematician in her early high school years. After that, it might lose its appeal because of how juvenile it seems at times. So now go and read!
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This book was a little bit of let down in comparison to the first one. There was a lot of set up and a lot of wrapping up and not a whole lot of the actual plot. The solving of the critical puzzle seemed way to easy. The similar style of coding to what her father did when she was a kid just seemed like a cop out. Also John just kind of sucked. The way he acted was weird. I could have done without the love triangle but I did enjoy Bass’s character. I loved the edition of her brother to her kidnapping this time he added a nice level of humor. The ending was very strange and set up a third book nicely but I don’t think it is happening which is sad.
