Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Rebel- Jill Williamson

My Rating: 5 Stars

Description: In this final novel of the Safe Lands series by Jill Williamson, Mason and Omar discover the true meaning of Liberation-a secret the Safe Lands have long kept from their people-but find they are trapped in the low lands with this crucial information. Meanwhile, Levi is forced to turn his attention elsewhere when his new wife, Jemma, is captured and becomes the Safe Land's new queen. His only choice to save her may be to take up the role of undercover vigilante that Omar began, leading the rebels in their quest to overthrow the government. But will that be enough to expose the Safe Land's lies and bring freedom to the people? And will they even want it if it comes?

My Thoughts: This was a fantastic end to the Safe Lands Trilogy. Unlike with most YA trilogies, where the third book crushes most everything we loved about the series, Rebels was actually my favorite of the three. Maybe it was because I actually like all three brothers now?

In Rebels, we seen all the brothers grow up a little bit. Levi relinquishes some control, Mason stands up for himself, and Omar takes responsibility for his life. The brothers are more mature, more likeable, and far more well rounded. They have also learned about respect, family, forgiveness, and mostly love.

I wish there was more to the story. A novella if not a full novel. I would like to see what Omar and Mason do for the safe lands, as well as how the three brother's families grow. I would really like to see how they pass down their life lessons to their children.

I received this book through CSFF in exchange for an honest review.


Also, some how I ended up receiving two copies in the mail (Cool, right?). So if you check back on the first of November, I will be giving away my second copy as part of the Books I am Grateful I Read blog HOP.


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10 comments:

  1. Glad I'm not the only one who would like one more story to finish things up! I've heard it said you WANT a story to keep the reader wondering when it ends, but I think there could still be quite a bit of mystery even if a novella followed up Rebels.

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    1. Definitely, there were so many plot lines that a little more of each would still leave us feeling like there is more to the story.

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    2. I'm sorry I couldn't do it better, guys! I had a lot going on. I was thrilled to do as well as I did! LOL

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  2. I also would have liked more stories in this series. I liked this series enough that I've re-read the thing a number of times, just as I have with The Hunger Games.

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    1. *hugs* to you, Anna! I'm a happy ending girl, so just know that everything works out well eventually. :-)

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  3. If she wrote a follow up novel that would be epic! I would so love that because I would like to see more of what happens to everyone even though it was a sufficient ending! Great review!

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  4. I would love to be able to read all three of these books. They sound very interesting.
    Hilary Cooper

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  5. This like a good book.
    Cindy Cooper

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  6. Thanks for the review, Rebekah! I'm glad you liked the books, and that Levi grew on you. He's really not that bad of a guy. But I can read his thoughts and you all can't, so... ? Ha ha.

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    1. Yeah, I just know that as the oldest of four, I try to never make my siblings feel like what they like is stupid just because I don't like it too. But my personality is more like Mason's, so...

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