Rebel Angels is the second book in Libba Bray’s series that began with A Great and Terrible Beauty. In this book, Gemma Doyle returns to the Realms with her two friends Ann and Felicity, but things there are changing now that the magic has been unleashed. It is now Gemma’s task to try to find the Temple and bind the magic for the Order. But Gemma has personal demons of her own that she must struggle with, from her father’s addiction to laudanum to her own continuing self-doubt. Will she be able to find her way?
Both of the books in the series are must-haves for public libraries. They are not only well-written with vivid characters, terrible villiains and tangled storylines, but they are ripping good reads. You will find yourself caught up in this Victorian setting where magic rules though no one else realizes it. Recommend this series to girls who enjoy fantasy or romance and also those who like dark gothic books. Heck, any girl who reads books is going to enjoy this series!
Now I just have to wait for book three…