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Rebel (The Brides of Alba #3)

Linda Windsor

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Sep 24, 2013 Mojoboy31 rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, fantasy, christian

Linda Windsor spins another epic tale that you won't be able to put down. As wonderful as Healer (book one) was, I think Rebel is better.

Since that one scene in the beginning of Healer, I was curious about the young Alyn and Kella, and wanted to see more of them. In Rebel, I got my wish and then some.

Rebel follows Alyn and Kella, years after the events of Healer. Much has changed in their lives since the events of Healer, and the world has changed much as well. Alyn is a former priest, and Kella Linda Windsor spins another epic tale that you won't be able to put down. As wonderful as Healer (book one) was, I think Rebel is better.

Since that one scene in the beginning of Healer, I was curious about the young Alyn and Kella, and wanted to see more of them. In Rebel, I got my wish and then some.

Rebel follows Alyn and Kella, years after the events of Healer. Much has changed in their lives since the events of Healer, and the world has changed much as well. Alyn is a former priest, and Kella is a scribe for Queen Gwenhyfar. Both Alyn and Kella are struggling with inner turmoils, and both are lost in their own way.

Rebel casts a darker picture than the first two books, especially in the beginning. The political tensions of Arthur's court take a much more active role in Rebel, especially in the beginning. Everything seems to be deteriorating, Arthur is growing closer to the Roman church, causing much strife with the Celtic church and the pagan tribes alike.

An ambush on the outskirts leaves Kella's father, Egan, Champion of Glenarden, missing. Alyn and Kella set off in search for answers, and for her father.

The bleakness-- coupled with more than a fair amount of strangeness-- drag the beginning down some.
But once the book picks up, it's nonstop. You won't want to put it down for any reason until you're finished. And the ending is very rewarding; definitely makes the effort feel worth it.

The last leg of the book is so good, that it makes book three my personal favorite of the trilogy.
The characters are lovable, easy to relate to, easy to root for, easy to care about. The plot moves at a good pace, the message is beautifully fantastic, and the action is as good as ever; in fact, the action is the best of the trilogy.

In all, this book is one of the best I've read in a very long time. I can not stress it's excellence more, nor can I stress how much I loved it enough.

Anyone interested historical fiction, Celtic culture, Arthurian myth, Christian fiction, spiritual warfare, and epic adventures need to read this series. ...more

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Jun 21, 2012 Michelle Griep rated it really liked it

Like a big slab of chocolate cake tops off a great meal, REBEL is a satisfying end to this fast-paced historical trilogy. Author Linda Windsor weaves her facts seamlessly into a story that will stick with you long after you've closed the cover.

Kella is a feisty heroine, which is quite the combination with hero Alyn's somewhat laid-back personality. He's no pushover, however, even though he's a former priest. Their relationship is as tumultuous as the bickering warlords around them.

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Oct 22, 2011 Margaret Chind marked it as kindle-ebook-to-read

Shelves: kindle, christian-historical-fiction, arc-galley, david-c-cook, netgalley, wwm, netgalley-expired, sent-to-kindle, scotland, celtic-lore

Aug 03, 2012 Veronica marked it as to-read

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