cornerfolds
Written on Feb 10, 2017
*Review to come!*
War brought them together. Love will tear them apart.
This fantastic second installment of the Falling Kingdoms series picks up in the middle of thrilling drama that made the first Falling Kingdoms novel a New York Times bestseller. The kingdom of Auranos--and Princess Cleo along with it--has been conquered and the three kingdoms of Auranos, Limeros, and Paelsiaare now unwillingly united as one country called Mytica. But alluring, dangerous magic still beckons, and with it the chance to rule not just Mytica, but the world. When King Gaius announces that a road is to be built into the Forbidden Mountains, formally linking all of Mytica together, he sets off a chain of cataclysmic events that will forever change the face of this land.
- ISBN10 1595145923
- ISBN13 9781595145925
- Publish Date 15 July 2014 (first published 3 December 2013)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Razorbill
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 432
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781595145925
Reviews
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liz089
Written on Apr 7, 2016
REVIEW.
So this is the second part in the Falling Kingdoms series, and I could not wait to get started on this one. The first book ended very thrilling and I had to grab the next book from my shelves right away.
Though I do have to admit that this part was less exciting than the first one, it was still very compelling and I enjoyed it very much.
What I found as one of the downsides to reading a lot of reviews about this series was the Game of Thrones comparisons. Yes it even says so on the front of the book, but to be honest I disagree with that this book is a rip-off, because it really isn’t in my opinion. Yes some things happen that has happened more or less in GoT, but so much has happened that it is hard not to have some resemblances. When you create a world full of different kingdoms and characters it is bound to have some likeliness, but apart from a lot of people dying it is based on its own story and does not follow the same path. But.. because it is mentioned a lot I start to compare, and that on itself is very annoying. A book should be rated on its own, not compared… So that’s how I will do it.
I really liked how the plot progressed, we get to know the main characters more and some twists happened that I did not see coming at all ! Some things were a bit more predictive.. But most of the time I was very surprised of the things that happened and it made me want to read more and more of this wonderful fantasy novel.
A lot of YA books lately follow some girl, who turns out to be, of course, some special snowflake.. and it is getting so incredibly annoying !! But when a series like this one comes around, it is very refreshing to me. They make mistakes, people die. Hell, even some people that I would have expected to make it through the whole series get slaughtered.. But that is life. That is how it is supposed to be. Not some magical girl who saves the world all on her own, while being very whiny. But people rise up and take charge, even after failing and losing loved ones. I really appreciate that in this story.
And what I like even more is that I don’t know who Cleo is going to end up with, and.. even weirder.. I don’t know who I like more !! There seemed to be some developments with both Jonas and Magnus.. Some hot scenes and kissing with both of them, but both of those guys deserve her in their own way.. and.. I don’t know !! I don’t have a team !! How horribly awesome is that ^^
I love how Cleo is developing from a rich, spoiled princess to a real woman. A woman who cares for her people and wants to get her revenge against the people who murdered her loved ones. She stays strong even when taken prisoner and in the company of those she hates most and she has become my favorite narrator in this series. I love how far she has come and what she is willing to do to get justice.
Magnus has grown on me as well in this book, and Jonas stays a great guy. I can’t wait what is going to happen next ! Lucia was asleep for most of this book.. but I hope she’ll get a lot more action in the next book, so we get to know her better too. Because right now I don’t have much of an opinion about her and see her still more as a side character than one of the mains. But seeing as she is the most powerful of all of them she should get to play a bigger part in the future.
Morgan Rhodes has a very compelling way of writing that I really enjoy. Her story is very action-packed and full of questions I hope to get the answers to in the next books !
FINAL THOUGHTS.
Ohh and the ending was so awesome, I can’t wait how that is going to develop in the next book ! Which I bought instantly together with the fourth book when I neared the ending of this one. Speaking of the next book, I just started it after trying to enjoy another book that really disappointed me.. (more about that in my next review) And I already love continuing this one !!
So I would like to give this book 4.5 Freyja’s. The only downside being that once I was in this story it did not hold the captive as much as the first one.. But we’ll see how that continues in the Gathering Darkness !
Chelsea
Written on Jan 17, 2016
1.Still not mind blowing but very entertaining. I'm slowly falling in love with this series.
2. I'm loving how much the characters are growing even though it's only book too. I'm expecting great things from them.
3. I'm especially excited to see where Magnus ends up. He's so conflicted in this book. I'm hoping he ends up by Cleo's side though!
4.The plot is starting to get extra exciting, especially since everyone is now looking for the same thing.
5. Can't wait to continue on with this series!
nightingalereads
Written on Dec 26, 2014
sarahjay
Written on Aug 20, 2014
Ashley
Written on Dec 6, 2013
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Nose Graze — Young Adult book reviews
I have to admit, the first half of Rebel Spring bored me. It wasn't horrible, but I wasn't excited about it. My lack of interest and enthusiasm was clear, and I had forgotten a lot of what happened in Falling Kingdoms, which didn't help things. It seemed to drag on, without a ton happening. It mostly felt like palace politics, then rebel politics, then back to palace politics, etc. I was bored, and a lot of it just felt trivial. There was a bit of skimming, I'm sad to say.
Once the book hit 50%, I started to get more interested. At that point I still didn't LOVE it, but my interest was mildly sparked.
Finally, when I got to the end (90% or so), I was actually really interested. Finally things were happening and pieces were being moved into place. I was disappointed that we didn't get more info at the end though. The last chapter actually had me REALLY excited! ...but then the book ended. Blah.
I think one of the parts I liked most was Magnus and Cleo's possible romance. Nothing has really happened yet, but there's starting to be some tension there! I have to say, I'm hoping for more! And I applaud Morgan Rhodes once again for killing off an unexpected amount of characters! You awesome, ruthless woman! I didn't expect some of the deaths, so they were surprising.. but at the same time I didn't get torn up by any of them either.
So I guess with all that in mind, I'd say that Rebel Spring is very clearly the second book in a series. It wasn't bad, but it was mostly just moving a few pieces around the board to lead up to something bigger. I am disappointed that I didn't like the book more. It wasn't bad, but I was missing that passion and excitement that I felt during the first book.
Suz @ Bookish Revelations
Written on Sep 26, 2013
There are just as many dark and thrilling twists and turns throughout this shining novel, as there was in Falling Kingdoms. The characters are rich and vivid, shining against a dark backdrop of mystery and suspense. Power, love, and war are at the heart of this story, as it pulses with a powerful story arc further exploring the search for the Kindred and the downfall of the King. Rhodes world will envelope readers in darkness and compel them with her unique originality. Intense and full of intrigue, you'll definitely be on the edge of your seat in wonder.
One of the year's best written sophomore novels, Rebel Spring, is a fantastic installment to a great series that has had the power to spellbound and mystify me. Read pretty much in one sitting, I could turn the pages fast enough! If you are a fan of the Game of Thrones, then I would highly recommend this series to you. It's almost like the young adult version of that, only with a little less violence. Any fan of high fantasy will want this series, particularly this book, to grace their shelves.