Rebel Angels

Reader reviewed by artemis

I liked this one better than the first. The first book, A Great and Terrible Beauty is gory, weird, disgusting and VERY sinister. I was shocked this was even aimed at kids. Kids under fifteen SHOULD NOT be reading this book! Better editing could have been done and the book could have been summed up in 100 pages. I found her brother to be rather cruel and those Spence girls evil. This book doesn't change all that much and is pretty much the same as the first--though things are better explained as well as the strange occurences at the school and the recent violent death of a classmate. This is strictly for thril-seeking individuals who enjoy reading graphic descriptions of blood, nude women and hulf-human demons and fairies obsessed with sex. You need A LOT of stamina to get through this book.

Reader reviewed by Sabrina

I just finished this amazing sequel to "A Great and Terrible Beauty". It is so amazing. I started it barely 3 days ago and I could not put it down since. Gemma has released the magic in the realms and must find the Temple to bind the magic before a dark spirit or Circe finds it. It is an amazing quest with a VERY surpising ending. I must say, I did not see ANY of it coming! I most definitely recommend it!

Reader reviewed by Janine

I absolutely loved, loved, loved this book!! I thought the first one was great but this one had so many new things, it just blew my mind. When Gemma went to the pschiatric ward where her brother worked, it was really cool. It made you think. That riddle that the girl gave at the ball there was really cool. I'm glad Gemma didn't go that other guy, I like Kartik, but it was nice seeing her getting involved with someone

What really surprised me was that secret about Felicity. It was something so unexpected. And what happened to Pippa by the end was kind of sad. But I had a feeling that would happen since the beginning. The visions were cooler in this one too. I just can't wait until the next book.

Reader reviewed by linda

The sequel to "A Great and Terrible Beauty" is finally here and it is awesome!!! Holiday time at Spence Academy is not as jolly as it should be; the arrival of a mysterious new teacher has Gemma worried. After a bit of research Gemma, Anne, and Felicity come to the conclusion that she is Circe. Also three girls dressd in white haunt Gemma's visions, so too does the appearance of Pippa in the Realms where everyone must either cross over or become corrupt. Gemma meets many people who tell her to find the temple and bind the magic but she veers of her course, literally and finds out that even the strongest people face great adversities.

Reader reviewed by chick box

this book was totally awesome! i wasnt expecting that good of a book!
Rebel Angels-
this awesome book is the continuation to the equally awesome book A Great and Terrible Beauty. Gemma finally decides to go back to the realms with Felicity and Ann after the death of their dear friend Pippa. i was so happy to find that Pippa is there and their circle of friends are reunited,yet she is not the same... also in this book gemma must face her dead mothers former best friend,Circe and find the temple in the realms so she can bind the magic that she let loose when she broke stuff that bouned it together. gemma cant trust anyone.
this book has the best ending! it is unexpected and leaves you begging for more!

Reader reviewed by two sided freek

Another exceptional book from Libba Bray that has you itching to read it over and over again. The story continues on as Gemma in this book meets Simon and the sexy kartik starts to get a little jealous. Gemma will have to face her mother's childhood friend whose now Gemma enemy. A revelation that startles me (or I might be dumber than I think) has me flipping through the pages anxious to finish the book and itching at my collar at the revealing of the next book. a definite one to read but don't forget to read A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY first.

Reader reviewed by chatterbox891

I purchased this book last Saturday and finished it that evening! I am in love with all aspects of this book, the love, the magic, the friendships!! No book can compare.
Once again, you meet Gemma Doyle at her school, Spence. With her friends Ann and Felicity, she debates using her magic and entering the realms. In the realms she is met by her friend Pippa, and Gemma is overcome by the thought that she is responsible for Pippa's death. Will she find her enemy Circe? Love?

Reader reviewed by Amanda

This sequel may be even better than the first. She lost nothing in her technique in her writing as some do. I liked that she gave reviewed a little during the first few chapters because it's been a while since I read "A Great and Terrible Beauty." I can barely wait for the next book in this trilogy. There is certainly some twists I never expected. I hated to put it down and finally go to bed.

It is now Christmastime and Gemma goes home for two weeks. She has destroyed the runes in the realms, and she thought she has bound the magic. She soon finds out that she has released the magic so that others can get the magic. Now she must find out who Circe is and how to destroy her and bind the magic.

Amanda