Rebel Belle
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4.2 • 63 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal fighting instincts. Just when life can't get any more disastrously crazy, Harper finds out who she's charged to protect: David Stark, school reporter, subject of a mysterious prophecy and possibly Harper's least favorite person. But things get complicated when Harper starts falling for him--and discovers that David's own fate could very well be to destroy Earth.
With snappy banter, cotillion dresses, non-stop action and a touch of magic, this new young adult series from bestseller Rachel Hawkins is going to make y'all beg for more.
“As surprising as it is delicious.”—BCCB, starred review
“Fun with a twist of supernatural and Southern charm.” —VOYA
“The romance, coming-of-age aspects, and a well-drawn heroine with a crackling wit will lure in readers.” —Booklist
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Harper is a popular overachiever with the perfect boyfriend, Ryan; she's driven by a need to prove she's not like her sister, who died driving after drinking on Homecoming night. Right before Harper is inevitably crowned Homecoming queen, the dying school janitor breathes an ancient power into her, making Harper a Paladin, protector of the oracle who happens to be David, her archenemy since kindergarten. Harper's priorities quickly shift from maintaining her image to using her new fighting skills to keep nefarious forces from closing in on David. It all culminates at Cotillion, a formal ball where girls are presented and officially recognized as women. Harper's sharp wit and slow coming-to-terms with her imperfections make her fully relatable in a solid series kickoff. Hawkins (the Hex Hall series) strikes a pleasing balance between humor and drama, giving the "chosen one" narrative a welcome dusting of irony and a glowing Southern setting. The Ryan-Harper-David love triangle sizzles, and there are just enough surprises to keep readers on their toes. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
Pretty good
While the writing leaves a little to be desired, and some plot holes (hopefully to be filled in later novels), this book is punchy, fast paced, and engaging. Harper is relatable and likeable, as are most of the other characters. Blew through it in under 24 hours and can't wait for the next one
it’s ok
So the book is kind of dragged out i feel as if the author could have finished this book on one book rather than making it a trilogy, there is not much of a plot and the love triangle isn’t really a love triangle she simply ends up loving one in the end because the other broke up with her. there is a slight plot twist at the very very end but it’s not major. honestly i love the idea but it’s not on my list of read again
Rebel Belle- Hell Yeah! By Cincy Kid 68!
Fun read, great characters and a new twist on some age-old themes, but sooo well written. (5) STARS all the way- have to read how these (3) are going to handle their new identities and the challenges ahead of them! 👏👍🤩👊👊👊 JB