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The Rebel by Sophie Lark

5 reviews

psyched_np's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Self harm, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Mental illness, Murder, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Violence, Gaslighting, Vomit, Death, Emotional abuse, Torture, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship

valeria_gzz's review

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

4 stars I definitely liked Miles and Zoe’s book better but I didn’t like their insta love too much.

Even though I didn’t like the whole insta love thing I did like how Miles respected her before he knew her better. I thought that was done really well.

I liked this plot better than the last because it definitely felt like more was happening and there was enough of the QB for it to be interesting but not too much to where it got annoying. 

Oh I also really liked the reveal of Miles’ whole plan because I did not see it coming. And speaking of not seeing things coming, I want to know what’s up with Hedeon he’s been very secretive throughout the first and this book so I need to know what’s up with him ASAP

After the whole insta love was done I liked them as a couple, because you can tell they’re a team and although Miles does things to protect her he never does them without telling Zoe. They were both in on everything and Miles didn’t necessarily act like Zoe needed saving, he knew she didn’t want to marry Rocco so he told he promised her she wouldn’t and got her in on his plan/let Zoe help him.

I am so glad Sophie didn’t give Rocco a redemption arc. I thought it was weird to give Cat a POV in this book but I guess it had to be done.

I love loved Ozzy and Chay and him need to end up together yesterday. I truly was mortified when he killed Wade because I did NOT want a Jason Grace all over again


DEAN CRYING??!!! HOLY SHIT!!! (Don’t tell anyone but I totally thought that was hot😂)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Blood, Violence, Cursing, Miscarriage, Stalking, Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Animal death

Minor: Death of parent and Torture

weelasswithabook's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

CW miscarriage, stillbirth, forced TOP, violence, attempted sexual assault, abusive behaviour, loss of a loved one, woman in peril 

What is it about Sophie Lark's heroines that just have me tied up in knots??? 😭 Zoe and Cat are a prime example of women who are constantly doing what is expected of them and bending to the will of their father, but they're such strong women, and come out on top. 

I think that Rocco (Zoe's arranged fiance) might literally be the worst fictional guy I've read recently. Literally a god awful human being. The bottom of the barrel. Vile. So while Sophie is able to write these strong women and loveable heroes, she really excels in writing absolute awful villains. Basically Rocco is what I imagine the villain from the Sinner's Duet would have been like as a teen. Like I said, THE WORST!

Zoe and Miles gave us a delightful opposite attract romance which flowed nicely over the course of the book. Pacing in the relationship seemed great, believable progression (although I would've loved more of the "feels" if that makes sense, more emotional connection), intimacy was great. Also, with regards to intimacy, the juxtaposition between Rocco and Miles dominant personalities (where they were both dominant male characters, Miles was respectful of consent and Rocco was just... Again, the worst. I can't emphasize this enough) and how Zoe responded to both was *chefs kiss* 

Standout of the whole story? Cat!!! Oh my lord, the character progression from this meek 19yo who was terrified of her own shadow to the baddest bitch of the series so far, while still maintaining her air of innocence, and integrity. Absolutely stunning, I'm all for it, I cannot wait to see where her story goes!! I also hope we get to see more of Ozzy in future books! 

Anyway, highly recommend. Although, a word of warning, several times in this book I was absolutely SOBBING. So consider yourself forewarned 🙏

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Violence, Death of parent, and Sexual content

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Bullying

Minor: Abortion, Miscarriage, and Child death

shaipanda's review

dark hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

As expected this book was dark as fuck howeverrr I still loved it and it was soooo much better than the first one like holy shit so much better 
Some parts were really fucking hard to read but overall I loved the main couple and enjoyed reading this book overall 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Violence

Moderate: Confinement and Infertility

Minor: Miscarriage

psydneigh's review

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

This starts out kind of slow, but I enjoyed this one. I think I liked the romance in this one more than the first one. I didn’t entirely love Cat’s POV being in this book. I get it was to set up the next book, but it didn’t flow as well as Dean’s POV in the last book did with the other two characters. I’m excited to read the next one!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abortion, Animal death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt