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The Rebels
#YAfiction #romance #thriller
Alima is a nineteen-year-old, small-town girl who finds out that her parents mysteriously disappeared when she was a child and the person who behind all this is no other but Rak, the Governor himself. While her Grandfather warns her to stay away from trouble, she still makes one promise to herself - to fight for justice. She doesn't want to be afraid of this one man who is known to terrorize the population. Despite the threats, and the spies watching her every move, Alima still tries to bring Rak's criminal activities into the open, but will she be able to continue so when Rak's gorgeous, yet arrogant son, Armaan steps into the mission of keeping an eye on her? He seems cold and imperious, but after four years of absence, Armaan has vowed to join his father's gang. But will he accept to follow his father's rules when he knows how wrong it is to be hurting innocent people? Does he also believe Alima and her grandfather have to be sentenced to death?
Alima is a nineteen-year-old, small-town girl who finds out that her parents mysteriously disappeared when she was a child and the person who behind all this is no other but Rak, the Governor himself. While her Grandfather warns her to stay away from trouble, she still makes one promise to herself - to fight for justice. She doesn't want to be afraid of this one man who is known to terrorize the population. Despite the threats, and the spies watching her every move, Alima still tries to bring Rak's criminal activities into the open, but will she be able to continue so when Rak's gorgeous, yet arrogant son, Armaan steps into the mission of keeping an eye on her? He seems cold and imperious, but after four years of absence, Armaan has vowed to join his father's gang. But will he accept to follow his father's rules when he knows how wrong it is to be hurting innocent people? Does he also believe Alima and her grandfather have to be sentenced to death?
323 pages, Paperback
First published November 10, 2017
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Feri G.
2 books23 followersWriter of suspense romance who obviously loves to read. First book The Rebels published 2017, but currently rewriting the whole story.
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January 28, 2018
Note: I was provided an ARC (advanced reader copy) for review by the author.
I love books that are suspenseful or keep you on the edge of your seat. When I discovered Ferishta on Twitter, and she mentioned that she'd written a thriller, I knew I wanted to read her book. When I discovered that the book also had a romantic subplot I was over the moon.
I will admit that the book started off slow. We were introduced to Alima, the man character, quickly, but it took awhile for the action to kick in. I also never found myself on the edge of my seat, despite the MC finding herself in some very tricky situations.
However, I feel that the Ferishta did an excellent job with character development. I was drawn to Alima, her grandfather, and Armaan. I could also relate to Alima's personality; she's a very headstrong young woman. This book was clearly fiction, but it's events seemed like they could happen today. The author did an excellent job with world development.
One negative I saw was that I felt that some of the situations the characters were put in weren't realistic. However, the culture presented in the book is very different from the culture I live in and that could be the reason why.
This book ends on a cliffhanger, and I can honestly say I'm looking forward to reading book two. I do hope that the beginning of book two moves a little faster, but overall, I can't wait to continue Alima's story.
I love books that are suspenseful or keep you on the edge of your seat. When I discovered Ferishta on Twitter, and she mentioned that she'd written a thriller, I knew I wanted to read her book. When I discovered that the book also had a romantic subplot I was over the moon.
I will admit that the book started off slow. We were introduced to Alima, the man character, quickly, but it took awhile for the action to kick in. I also never found myself on the edge of my seat, despite the MC finding herself in some very tricky situations.
However, I feel that the Ferishta did an excellent job with character development. I was drawn to Alima, her grandfather, and Armaan. I could also relate to Alima's personality; she's a very headstrong young woman. This book was clearly fiction, but it's events seemed like they could happen today. The author did an excellent job with world development.
One negative I saw was that I felt that some of the situations the characters were put in weren't realistic. However, the culture presented in the book is very different from the culture I live in and that could be the reason why.
This book ends on a cliffhanger, and I can honestly say I'm looking forward to reading book two. I do hope that the beginning of book two moves a little faster, but overall, I can't wait to continue Alima's story.
February 1, 2018
Wow such an gripping story about a group of rebels as the title suggests that fight and strategize to take down an oppressor of their country. Rak - the bad guy is well connected and smart but heartless as well. His character was not unrealistic and easy to hate. He uses others by blackmailing them or holding loved ones hostage; he does not inspire true loyalty. I enjoyed the subtle love story building but not overpowering the story or getting in the way. The ending was satisfying and a cliffhanger.
January 3, 2018
This is the first book in young adult series. It has a theme that is realistic enough to draw the reader in, while still being decidedly fiction-based.
The story makes sense from start to finish, and the writing is technically sound. At the same time, the story is quite slow and there are incredibly many factors that are predictable or repetitive. The characters are not very relatable in that their actions in the situations they are placed in make very little sense.
I still choose to give this story 3 stars. As I am not the target audience for this book, I cannot speak for how others might interpret the story; I also understand that quite some skill is required to write well. If the story speeds up in the next book and the writing itself continues to improve - because despite technical soundness, there are still areas for improvement - I could imagine the series to be interesting for young adults.
The story makes sense from start to finish, and the writing is technically sound. At the same time, the story is quite slow and there are incredibly many factors that are predictable or repetitive. The characters are not very relatable in that their actions in the situations they are placed in make very little sense.
I still choose to give this story 3 stars. As I am not the target audience for this book, I cannot speak for how others might interpret the story; I also understand that quite some skill is required to write well. If the story speeds up in the next book and the writing itself continues to improve - because despite technical soundness, there are still areas for improvement - I could imagine the series to be interesting for young adults.
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