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The most unique book in the Alex Rider series | Secret Weapon Book Review

The most unique book in the Alex Rider series | Secret Weapon Book Review

Update: 2025-11-18
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 In this Mere Mortals book review, I dive into Secret Weapon, the 12th entry in the Alex Rider series, but not a traditional one. Instead of a full-scale mission, Horowitz delivers seven short, fast-paced stories set early in Alex’s spy career. It’s action-packed, easy to consume, and offers small bursts of worldbuilding without fundamentally shifting the universe.

(00:00 ) - Welcome & Book Intro 
(01:17 ) - What Makes Secret Weapon Different 
(02:39 ) - Horowitz’s Intentions Behind The Stories 
(02:53 ) - High-Paced Nature of the Book 
(05:27 ) - Will I Re-read It? Probably Not 
(05:55 ) - Worldbuilding at the Margins   
(07:16 ) - Overall Enjoyment & Final Take 

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The most unique book in the Alex Rider series | Secret Weapon Book Review

The most unique book in the Alex Rider series | Secret Weapon Book Review

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