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hannahhbic's review
5.0
I can see why people put this in YA, but personally I think it's SF. Rebelwing reads more like [b:Foundryside|37173847|Foundryside (The Founders Trilogy #1)|Robert Jackson Bennett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1520460880l/37173847._SY75_.jpg|58951160] than other YA! ANYWAYS IF YOU LIKE SENTIENT ROBOT DRAGONS AND KNIFE EMOJI LADIES, THIS IS FOR YOU!!
mljmoore's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
caite811's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Enjoyable story with good characters. The wrap up chapters didn’t quite close out the story as I would have hoped but overall really enjoyed this book.
distant_ships's review against another edition
5.0
me before reading: dragons! outlaws! prep school!
me after reading: Can I get a prequel please? I need more of the first rebellion please and thank you.
me after reading: Can I get a prequel please? I need more of the first rebellion please and thank you.
ladylizardxvii's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the characters and themes of this book VERY much. I had a little trouble with the believability of the world and the technology at first, but I ended up trying to put that aside at last and just enjoying the story.
The thing that really stuck with me was the idea of what happens after an initial revolution? Ok, so you've won your war, now what? What are your children left with? I thought Andrea Tang explored this really well, and that was the part I enjoyed the most. I might pick up Renegade Flight at some point and read that as well!
The thing that really stuck with me was the idea of what happens after an initial revolution? Ok, so you've won your war, now what? What are your children left with? I thought Andrea Tang explored this really well, and that was the part I enjoyed the most. I might pick up Renegade Flight at some point and read that as well!
_camk_'s review against another edition
4.0
Why does this not have more reviews and ratings?
+Interesting, fun and there's action. Although most of the action is in the last 70% or so of the book.
+Fast paced.
+The characters. Pru is sassy and sarcastic but not in a 'I'm better than you way' which she definitely gets from her fabulous mother.
+Although, I thought at the beginning, uhhh, is this gonna be a insta-romance? It isn't. Pru is instantly attracted to the male lead but she even admits it's because he's good looking and charming.
-A little chaotic at times due to a bit of info-dumping.
-Actually kinda tragic; the ending is a roller coaster. This is just a negative for me because I found it sad.
+Interesting, fun and there's action. Although most of the action is in the last 70% or so of the book.
+Fast paced.
+The characters. Pru is sassy and sarcastic but not in a 'I'm better than you way' which she definitely gets from her fabulous mother.
+Although, I thought at the beginning, uhhh, is this gonna be a insta-romance? It isn't. Pru is instantly attracted to the male lead but she even admits it's because he's good looking and charming.
-A little chaotic at times due to a bit of info-dumping.
-Actually kinda tragic; the ending is a roller coaster. This is just a negative for me because I found it sad.
suzydemric's review against another edition
4.0
I first read this in March of 2020. I attended a local bookstore's author event with Andrea Tang, on 3/6/2020...a week before the lockdown in my area. I finished the book that weekend. (The actual last book event I attended, before Covid lockdown, was two days later on the 8th with Jason Reynolds and Ibram X Kendi hosted by another bookstore, this one in DC).
At any rate, those events stand out for obvious reasons, since in person book events shut down for quite some time.
I loved "Rebelwing" and gave it 4 stars, but didn't write a review at the time.
I reread it this week because I finally picked up the second book in this series from my huge TBR pile. As I started that, I realized I should reread in order to remember some of the key events.
Also, I just have to say as far as dragon books go with wing in their title, this one is far superior in my opinion to the one I heard so much about on Tik Tok. I did try that, I honestly did, but didn't get very far before setting aside.
Rebelwing's world was much more fully developed from the start, and the reluctant hero aspect was more believable. Again, this is just my opinion. Reading it a second time was well worth it.
There is a mention of lockdowns at the start of this book, which reading now, after our own time in lockdown, made it stand out more than it did on my initial read.
They are dealing with censorship as well, which is even more compelling than it was the first time around. In this book Pru's mother is a storyteller, who felt kids should have access to stories, and here is a quote that I will think of often as I read about libraries, and classrooms dealing with book bans in our world. "Mama said stories too big and strange for grown-ups belonged, always, to kids. Stories needed human hearts to rest inside, and kids' hearts, according to Mama, made the surest, strongest homes."
If you're looking for a great dragon story that has great world building (with many connections to our own), interesting characters, betrayals, and a great plot with lots of heart, pick this one up.
At any rate, those events stand out for obvious reasons, since in person book events shut down for quite some time.
I loved "Rebelwing" and gave it 4 stars, but didn't write a review at the time.
I reread it this week because I finally picked up the second book in this series from my huge TBR pile. As I started that, I realized I should reread in order to remember some of the key events.
Also, I just have to say as far as dragon books go with wing in their title, this one is far superior in my opinion to the one I heard so much about on Tik Tok. I did try that, I honestly did, but didn't get very far before setting aside.
Rebelwing's world was much more fully developed from the start, and the reluctant hero aspect was more believable. Again, this is just my opinion. Reading it a second time was well worth it.
There is a mention of lockdowns at the start of this book, which reading now, after our own time in lockdown, made it stand out more than it did on my initial read.
They are dealing with censorship as well, which is even more compelling than it was the first time around. In this book Pru's mother is a storyteller, who felt kids should have access to stories, and here is a quote that I will think of often as I read about libraries, and classrooms dealing with book bans in our world. "Mama said stories too big and strange for grown-ups belonged, always, to kids. Stories needed human hearts to rest inside, and kids' hearts, according to Mama, made the surest, strongest homes."
If you're looking for a great dragon story that has great world building (with many connections to our own), interesting characters, betrayals, and a great plot with lots of heart, pick this one up.
billblume's review against another edition
2.0
This review pains me, because REBELWING was a highly anticipated read for me. I’m a sucker for dragons, and this near future setting with a sentient mechanical dragon sounded like a YA, cybernetic DRAGONFLIGHT. I was so excited for this book.
The best thing about this book is Andrea Tang’s voice. For the most part, she has a talent for sneaking in sass and humor into her writing.
The plot is where this book falls apart, because it centers on Pru, who imprints on the supposedly sentient dragon (I say “supposedly” because it displays no sign of independent intelligence throughout the book). Honestly, you could have had this same story if you’d cut out Pru and her mother. Neither of them really make any sense in this story, although you could argue they are the real story Tang wants to write and the rest of the book serves no purpose.
Pru is supposedly vital to the story, because the dragon escapes and imprints on her instead of Pru’s romantic interest Alex. He’s an ace pilot and practically royalty in this story. The dragon’s shining moments all happen with Alex in the cockpit, and Pru never really does anything except act as a human adapter for Alex to do cool shit with the dragon. The instant Alex flies Rebelwing is where I started to really check out. Tang’s decision to let Alex fly the dragon renders Pru to observer status in this story.
The story itself cares less about actually advancing the plot than it does dwelling far too long on the melodrama in Pru’s life. (Side note: while I’m normally a fan of reader Emily Woo Zeller, her performance only emphasizes how overly dramatic the book is, so I’d recommend against the audiobook in this case).
For anyone wanting to read the book, I won’t spoil any of the plot, but I found so much of the book doesn’t make sense. One thing I feel isn’t too spoilery is Pru’s training in the dragon. Everyone around Pru acts as if it’s vital to get her battle ready in the dragon, but her training is a horrible joke. Her trainers make no effort to teach her how to pilot the dragon, and unless the point is that they really want her to fail (this is never stated, but I wondered multiple times), then the way they handle her training makes no sense.
Again, this review pains me. I had such high hopes for REBELWING, but it just never delivers on its promises.
The best thing about this book is Andrea Tang’s voice. For the most part, she has a talent for sneaking in sass and humor into her writing.
The plot is where this book falls apart, because it centers on Pru, who imprints on the supposedly sentient dragon (I say “supposedly” because it displays no sign of independent intelligence throughout the book). Honestly, you could have had this same story if you’d cut out Pru and her mother. Neither of them really make any sense in this story, although you could argue they are the real story Tang wants to write and the rest of the book serves no purpose.
Pru is supposedly vital to the story, because the dragon escapes and imprints on her instead of Pru’s romantic interest Alex. He’s an ace pilot and practically royalty in this story. The dragon’s shining moments all happen with Alex in the cockpit, and Pru never really does anything except act as a human adapter for Alex to do cool shit with the dragon. The instant Alex flies Rebelwing is where I started to really check out. Tang’s decision to let Alex fly the dragon renders Pru to observer status in this story.
The story itself cares less about actually advancing the plot than it does dwelling far too long on the melodrama in Pru’s life. (Side note: while I’m normally a fan of reader Emily Woo Zeller, her performance only emphasizes how overly dramatic the book is, so I’d recommend against the audiobook in this case).
For anyone wanting to read the book, I won’t spoil any of the plot, but I found so much of the book doesn’t make sense. One thing I feel isn’t too spoilery is Pru’s training in the dragon. Everyone around Pru acts as if it’s vital to get her battle ready in the dragon, but her training is a horrible joke. Her trainers make no effort to teach her how to pilot the dragon, and unless the point is that they really want her to fail (this is never stated, but I wondered multiple times), then the way they handle her training makes no sense.
Again, this review pains me. I had such high hopes for REBELWING, but it just never delivers on its promises.
oddree13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5