REBEL, BRAVE AND BRUTAL is everything I wanted in a sequel. I read this book in a single day and didn’t want it to end! I had chills, I laughed, got misty-eyed… it’s so good!

Since WINTER, WHITE AND WICKED, I have been fascinated by this world and Sylvi’s journey within it. The history and lore are rich, the country has grit and surprises around every turn, and the characters are so fun to follow.

I loved seeing Sylvi’s growth in REBEL. She has a lot to untangle in her mind and heart. The underlying themes there were really powerful to me. Watching Sylvi process her identity, her feelings and the truth about Winter, her relationships with Mars and Kyn and the rebels… all of it was so satisfying to read!

The banter in this book is top-notch, too. I laughed more than once while Sylvi, Kyn, and Mars were together (which was a lot, and I was happy about it!) The relational aspects, especially between Sylvi and Mars, were some of my favorite parts.

In short, I loved it.
Buckle up, because REBEL, BRAVE AND BRUTAL is another wild ride you won’t want to miss!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this novel. I am rating this book based the stars due to lack of time to leave a full review. #NetGalley #RebelBraveandBrutal

Blew me away! I loved the first book and found this one to be even better. The concept is so unique and fresh among other ya titles. Read it in one sitting and cried when it was finished.

Rebel brave and brutal oh my! I enjoyed this one so much! I appreciated how we were able to go through this journey alongside Sylvi and gone through her struggles and strengths while watching her grow into the character that she is.
I went through so many different emotions while reading and that is something that can be difficult to do.

Shannon did amazing and can’t wait to read more of her stories!

Thank you Shannon Dittemore, NetGalley, and ABRAMS kids for supplying a digital ARC for exchange of an honest review.

So I wasn't aware when I requested this book that it was book 2 so I went and found book 1 to read beforehand! I didn't love book 1. I found it to be predictable and a little slow at times but I pushed on to get to read this book. I think this book was significantly better than the first. I felt that the plot was moving much faster and it kept me much more engaged than it had previously. I found the romance to be well balanced with the rest of the book. It wasn't overpowering and I feel like it progressed naturally. I think I would recommend this series because of how much I enjoyed the second book.