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Rebelwing by Andrea Tang

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was another book that was compared to Pacific Rim and I have to say that I am here for it.  Give me all of the books compared to Pacific Rim and I will eat it up like candy. Was this the best? No, but it was so much fun and it brought elements to this story that typical YA books don’t and that makes this stand out. First, this is essentially a standalone. Yes I know that it’s labeled as the first book, but this storyline is complete. If I’m not mistaken, the sequel takes place in the sane world, after this with different characters.  Secondly, this YA had involved adults. Though they may not be around for everyday things, they are there for the bigger decisions. And despite the fact that the kids are training to save the world and all of that, the parent/guardians don’t stand by and just let them do it. They do their part. In the end, I am not sure if that was the best decision. Pru was not the chosen one who had been groomed for the role as hero her entire life.  But, she steps up and does the best that she can. Despite not being completely sold to the cause. I am not sure what I think about that, but it was a fresh perspective. One of the other things that I liked about this, is that the entire team didn’t immediately get along. And it wasn’t just personalities trying to mesh.  They didn’t know each other and didn’t pretend to either, but when it came to the missions/cause, they -the kids- got it together to cooperate and at the end, stood together. 

Even though I think that this story is complete I do plan on picking up the sequel. I like Tang’s writing and this is an interesting world, so I want to see what else she is going to do in it.