“Book 1 of the Embassy Row series—Grace Blakely uncovers dark secrets in a world of spies, politics, and danger in Ally Carter’s thrilling YA mystery.”
 
All Fall Down is the explosive first book in Ally Carter’s Embassy Row series. Published in 2015 by Scholastic Press, this young adult thriller mixes espionage, political intrigue, and coming-of-age drama into a gripping page-turner.
Sixteen-year-old Grace Blakely has grown up in the shadow of secrets. Haunted by her mother’s death, Grace moves to Embassy Row, a high-security diplomatic community where everyone has something to hide. When she insists that her mother was murdered, no one believes her—until she stumbles onto a dangerous conspiracy that could threaten not just her life, but the fragile peace between nations.
Known for her fast-paced storytelling in the Gallagher Girls and Heist Society series, Ally Carter brings her trademark blend of suspense, clever plotting, and strong heroines to this international thriller.
 
📌 Perfect For
Fans of YA thrillers and espionage fiction
Readers who enjoyed Gallagher Girls or Heist Society
Teens (ages 12–18) who love mysteries with political twists
Readers looking for an action-packed series opener with strong female leads