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Rebel Spring (Falling Kingdoms, #2)

Morgan Rhodes,

Michelle Rowen

Start date: June 1, 2019

Finish date: June 30, 2019

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Apr 01, 2018 Noelle rated it liked it

Shelves: own, read-2018

Despite the problems I have with this series so far, I'm completely invested and I'm not so sure why.

Among the twists and turns in this book, nothing was more surprising than my sudden affection for Jonas.

Also, there needed to be more Lucia. Seriously.

Also, Phaedra. I wanted more of her too. UGH.

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Dec 01, 2017 Vanessa Gayle ⚔️ Fangirl Faction rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own-ebook-read, reviewed, cover-love, young-adult, fantasy, favorites, wish-list-physical

This review MAY contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.

I could not put this book down! I was totally invested in the story from the first page! This is the second book by Morgan Rhodes that I have had the pleasure of reading. The one thing that I can say about her writing is that she can keep the reader's attention and keep the reader wanting more.

The absolute best thing about this series is the elaborate plot. The plot really runs deep in this series. There are many characters at play and the This review MAY contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.

I could not put this book down! I was totally invested in the story from the first page! This is the second book by Morgan Rhodes that I have had the pleasure of reading. The one thing that I can say about her writing is that she can keep the reader's attention and keep the reader wanting more.

The absolute best thing about this series is the elaborate plot. The plot really runs deep in this series. There are many characters at play and they all have their own agendas. There is conflict, intrigue, secrets, and so much drama! It is literally the best! I am itching to start on the third book in the series as I am typing this review. The story is that damn good. For real.

The characters are incredible. There are quite a few of them to keep track of, but the writing is so fluid that you don't have a hard time of it. You definitely get a feel for each of the characters right off the bat, and it helps differentiate them all quite easily. And the more characters there are, the more relationships occur throughout the book. This makes for a very exciting read since you never know who is hiding secrets, who is allied with whom, which characters are going to fall in love or lust, and the list could go on. There is just so much intrigue regarding the characters. There are so many options for so many different outcomes. It is so tantalizing! The characters themselves are very relatable and written beautifully. I have grown quite attached to them all already, and when an author can form those bonds with the reader it is really something special.

The world building is still wonderful. It is very atmospheric. I can feel myself in the terrain experiencing things right along with the characters. It was really well done in the first book, and the second is no different.

I loved the small LGBT+ representation and I hope that it expands in the next book!

The only thing that I would change about the book would be the inclusion of more romance. So far the relationships are building so there isn't much romance to be had. I am not a fiend by any means, but I like to spice things up with some romance (or lust) once in a while. It feels few and far between in this book, as it did with the first book. I do have to add that the small amount of romance does not make me dislike the book AT ALL. M five star rating still holds firm, even without more romance. The book is that good!

Overall, this series really is something special. I am so eager to finish this series. These characters have become so special to me over a mere handful of hours of reading. If you are a fan of young adult epic fantasy, then this series was made for you. Go get it. Read it. Love it. And when you're done come back here so we can fangirl (or fanboy) together!

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