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Rebel Skies

Ann Sei Lin

3.72 AVERAGE

lemonberrycookie's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous emotional mysterious

jellyfinnie's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

things i liked:

- the atmosphere was STUNNING. I've seen sky cities and such before but alongside the magic system it felt so fresh and magical and i want to know more about it so badly.
- the magic system. It wasn't super complicated but it was unique and made for some amazing scenes to imagine. I almost wish i got to see more of it throughout the book
- kurara, i'll admit i don't think she developed much throughout the book but i really liked her regardless. I can't really explain it but she just wormed her way into my heart

things i didn't like
- the overall plot, it wasn't *bad* but it felt like a straight line? It was Point A to Point B with absolutely no side plot. I feel like there were no real obstacles for the cast to overcome, no ups and downs. I will admit the ending left me curious though
- also despite loving the atmosphere of the world i feel like i barely got to see it? we got 3 main settings and i feel like I didn't get to see much of it? Especially up in the sky.
- also just a nitpick but i feel like the little "one girl against an empire" thats on the cover doesn't fit this book, maybe it fits the overall series but i dont see that in this book specifically

sentynel's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous mysterious fast-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: Yes

noaheaves's review against another edition

3.5

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

the_b00kreader's review against another edition

5.0

*TW*
Death, violence

Rebel Skies is a promising and unique debut that will leave you wanting more.

I adored this book. It was unique in so many ways. The world was so different from any other books and it was so enjoyable.
Being the first in a series, Rebel Skies contains a lot of world building but keeps it light and focuses a lot more on the plot while still allowing the reader to understand what is happening.

Kurara and Haru seem to have a relationship similar to that of a sibling bond so it's no surprise that they go on this "adventure" together.

Himura, on the other hand, always seems a little 'dodgy' to me. I don't know if it's just the way he's written or if it's just me being picky about characters. (It's likely the latter

amindneedsbooks's review against another edition

3.75

Akane! 😢 Loved the magic system and references to Japanese culture and myth. Took me a while to get into it but would definitely read the rest of the series.