The Modeen Factor

DNF at about 80%. I was hoping to be engaged in a well-drawn world different than my own (spies, special forces, Australia) by compelling characters and the author's insider knowledge; instead, I encountered 1-dimensional archetypes playing with fancy spy-military toys in engaging episodes. Alas for the missed opportunity! It reminded me of the (more compelling) young-teen series Alex Rider. Jo is apparently so bad-ass, so kind, so competent, so cool, so dangerous that she always wins at everything, including charming ocean mammals better than everyone. Yawn.