Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. I am so grateful to have been sent Rebel Skies and Rebel Fire in advance of the North American release!

I truly have no words, I felt so many different emotions going through this book. I loved how fast-paced and adventurous it was while attaching me to the characters so early on that I felt the need to finish it quickly to see where their story would go.

Kurara has no memory of her past life when all of these events start to take place and she’s solely driven by wanting to get her friend back, the most pure form of love. Along the way, she learns that shikigami, paper spirits that are usually controlled by a master, have their own souls and are their own beings with feelings and pain that the humans blatantly ignore. Kurara recognizes this and that allows her to learn so much about herself and her own power.

I would absolutely recommend this to any fantasy lover or really any reader. I found myself in tears over the storyline especially towards the end, and I think there are truly valuable lessons to be learned through these characters. I loved getting to peek into Asian culture as well, and I cannot wait to read the sequel, Rebel Fire, later this year!

Initial Reaction: 9

Characters: 10

Setting: 8

Plot: 9

Pace: 8

Style: 7

Ending: 10

Enjoyment: 10

71 / 16 = 4.4375

Rounded Rating = 4.5