Rebel Seoul (Rebel Seoul, #1)

by Axie Oh

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Rebel Seoul is equal parts kdrama and scifi thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way through. It has a healthy mix of angst and heart mixed in with adrenaline to fuel a story that's centered around politics, science, and battlegrounds and where you make your stand.

Lee Jaewon is the type of character you want on your squad when the chips are down. He's the number one military tactician at his school full of potential operatives. He's selected for a top secret, dangerous mission involving Tera, a human test subject funded by the government to pilot giant robots in a never ending war against a rebellion that seems to be rising more and more every day. Jaewon has to decide soon which side of history he wants to stand on and what he's willing to lose in that choice.

This is very much my jam being a fan of both kdrama and Pacific Rim. Overall the story is fast-paced and fun and the characters are likable, though not as fleshed out as I would have wanted them to be. I think this is definitely more of a plot book than a character book. The plot makes for good entertainment and quick reading with healthy doses of intrigue and scandal. You end up disgusted, raging, and hurt on behalf of many of the characters, waiting to see where the chips fall next and what they'll eventually sacrifice in the name of their humanity to get where they need to go and do what they need to do. I had a great time reading this book and I'm looking forward to the sequel.