The First Sister was a pleasant surprise for a book I'd bought on a whim, so I went in with high expectations and the Second Rebel did not disappoint. Linden cruises rather slowly through POVs in the beginning, but the second half is where it really starts to pick up the pace (and intensity).  

We follow the same characters as the First Sister, with the addition of Luce (Lito's sister and my new favorite).  Usually in multiple POV books there's a character I don't like, but this time I truly liked them all and thought they each brought a unique element in their politics, conflicts, sacrifices, etc.  I do wish their tales intertwined a bit more as they all seemed to pass each other like ships in the night, especially Astrid (but I forgive that for the way her POV ended).

However, the fantastic world building really solidified this book for me, a perfect amount of detail without drowning me in it.  Most of all, I love the queer representation on every page.  I am already ready for the next book. 

Thx NetGalley for an digital ARC!