Marketed to the YA market as a secular novel, Hawkins does use some restraint. There are four primary sects or “lines.” The Ephors, Mages, Oracles (which is David’s supposed destiny) and the Paladins, Harper’s recently acquired title.
It’s a long time coming, but once Harper begins embracing who she is and works with the boy she’s charged to protect, David, things do begin to get… interesting again. The ancient prophecy histories and the timelines of each “group” are intriguing, though this novel doesn’t delve too deeply into that or the repercussions of the world, which I think I liked. Given the thrill of the opening pages, I wondered what else was going to drive the story along. Understandable given what she just went through – there’d be cause for concern is she didn’t have questions – but this portion seemed to drag the story down more than need be. It seemed like things collapsed and slowed to a pace where not much happens beyond Harper trying to piece together what is going on. RELATED: Nightbird Book Review – Alice Hoffman’s Latest Magical Taleįollowing the opening pages, the story fell a little flat. It opens with two casualties and a Southern Belle given powers she didn’t ask for.
The story wastes no time in kicking things off in an exciting, grand fashion. There are hints of familiar concepts and storyboards, but mostly it’s a unique story in its own world of ingenuity. Rebel Belle didn’t read anything like that for me. There are usually similarities a reader can grasp with familiarity – either it incites a nostalgic feeling or is perhaps reminiscent of a favorite film. Regardless of a story’s unique quirks, a book can typically be put into a “box” of some sort. 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.” Rebel Belle Review: But things get complicated when Harper starts falling for him–and discovers that David’s own fate could very well be to destroy Earth.
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.
She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal fighting instincts. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper’s destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. “Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara.
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