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The Rebel by Sophie Lark

11 reviews

amanda_reads13's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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? No

3.75

Zoe is heading back to Kingmakers, this time with her sister Cat. She is trapped in a contract marriage with a  psychopath, Rocco. She is completely off limits, but Miles wants her and will do anything to get her. 

I liked this one more than the Heir. Zoe and Miles couldn't be more different. She is quiet, reserved, and bound to a marriage contract to a psychopath. She is her father's heir, but he has no intention of actually allowing her to take on that role. Miles is a wild card. He doesn't take much seriously and is well known for being able to procure anything on the isolated island. He is the heir to the Irish mafia, but has no intention of stepping into that role. 

I found that their relationship came on very quickly. There was nothing slow burn about it. Zoe decides to put herself first and jumps head first into Miles... Consequences be damn. And there are far reaching consequences that noone could have possibly predicted. I found Miles solution was about far reaching. 

I really liked the addition of Cat's POV in this book. I think it helps us to understand just how much Zoe has done to protect her sister. I really liked reading about Cat growing into herself and going from a meek, scared girl to a woman who would do anything to protect the ones she loves. I cannot wait to read her book. 

Tropes: mafia, dark academia, opposites attract, marriage contracts, forbidden love, found family

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

sam019's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual assault

fevalente's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

andeng's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Abandonment, Blood, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence

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

folkofthebook's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

I have been sucked into this series. I'll be honest and say I don't love this couple as much as the first; it was a bit instalove for me, esp considering that they didn't particularly care for each other book 1 (and not in the enemies to lovers or mild antagonizers kind of way). This one was darker than the first to me as well. I love seeing Zoe's sister Cat step into her role as a Spy near the end... And who notices.
Check TWs, and FYI the bullying is not bully as in bully romance, but legitimate harassment, assault, bullying, etc.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Vomit

misssekundo's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Violence, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Bullying

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Sexism, Torture, Mental illness, and Sexual assault

Minor: Vomit

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

joyceca's review

dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

This book was way better than the first. I love Miles as the protagonist. He is cunning and fun and downright sexy. This book could also use a good editor, but I was entertained and enjoyed the read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Sexual harassment