Rebel Angels, Libba Bray
Rebel Angels, Libba Bray
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Rebel Angels

Author: Libba Bray

Narrator: Josephine Bailey

Unabridged: 14 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/25/2006


Synopsis

The second book in the critically acclaimed New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Gemma Doyle trilogy, an exhilarating and haunting saga from the author of The Diviners series and Going Bovine.

Ah, Christmas! Gemma Doyle is looking forward to a holiday from Spence Academy, spending time with her friends in the city, attending ritzy balls, and on a somber note, tending to her ailing father. As she prepares to ring in the New Year, 1896, a handsome young man, Lord Denby, has set his sights on Gemma, or so it seems. Yet amidst the distractions of London, Gemma’s visions intensify–visions of three girls dressed in white, to whom something horrific has happened, something only the realms can explain. . . .

The lure is strong, and before long, Gemma, Felicity, and Ann are turning flowers into butterflies in the enchanted world of the realms that Gemma alone can bring them to. To the girls’ great joy, their beloved Pippa is there as well, eager to complete their circle of friendship.

But all is not well in the realms–or out. The mysterious Kartik has reappeared, telling Gemma she must find the Temple and bind the magic, else great disaster will befall her. Gemma’s willing to do his intrusive bidding, despite the dangers it brings, for it means she will meet up with her mother’ s greatest friend–and now her foe, Circe. Until Circe is destroyed, Gemma cannot live out her destiny. But finding Circe proves a most perilous task.

“Extraordinary.”—VOYA in a Perfect 10 Review

“Remarkable.” —School Library Journal 

A New York Times Bestseller
A USA Today Bestseller
A Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A Book Sense Bestseller
A Book Sense Top Ten Selection
BBYA (ALA/YALSA Best Book for Young Adults)
Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award
Iowa High School Book Award
Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award
Golden Spur Children’s Literature Book Award (TX)

About The Author

Libba Bray's two novels, A Great and Terrible Beauty and Rebel Angels, both became New York Times bestsellers. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and their son, cat, and two goldfish.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Maddie on March 22, 2008

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Goodreads review by Wren (fablesandwren) on September 17, 2020

I need everyone to read this series. It touches on so many topics and it’s just such a pretty tale. There will be spoilers from the first book, but no spoilers for this current book. One of the four has passed away from the real world. Felicity, Ann and Gemma are all dealing with the death of their de......more

Goodreads review by Pinky on January 02, 2016

I was really scared of how this book would turn out because I loved the first book in the series. And I didn't want any of the characters to die or anything. But I had to pick this book up because I wanted to know what happens next. And I am so glad that I picked it up. “Sometimes we seek that wh......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on December 21, 2023

4.0 Stars The first book in this series was one of the best books I read as a teenager. It was great to finally continue on. I enjoyed the Christmasy setting in this one......more

Goodreads review by lauren on January 28, 2018

Rebel Angels did a lot more for me than its precursor, A Great and Terrible Beauty. This I'm mainly going to attribute to the London setting, which I loved probably too much. Bray's Victorian London was dark and interesting, and you got to see a lot of it, which I really appreciated. Her London socie......more


Quotes

“This extraordinary novel moves along at breathtaking speed from beginning to end . . . astounding.”—VOYA in a Perfect 10 Review

“A remarkable fantasy steeped in Victorian sensibility . . . Gemma and her friends are pitch perfect as young women in a world poised for change, uncertain of their places.” —School Library Journal 

“Rich social commentary, romance, and adventure, even more sumptuously created . . . teens will long for another sequel.” —Booklist 

“Bray provides a satisfying ending, yet she implies a further struggle for power. Fans will want to stay tuned.” —Publishers Weekly

“Gemma’s shivery adventures, lacking easy answers, make for an exciting mystical quest.” —Kirkus Reviews
 
"Featuring complex and compelling characters and an intricately woven plot, this riveting fantasy is steeped in Victorian sensibility -- and filled with history, mystery, and spellbinding romance." --BN.com

"This novel has enough mystery and excitementto thrill the most critical readers." --Children's Literature

A New York Times Bestseller
A USA Today Bestseller
A Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A Book Sense Bestseller
A Book Sense Top Ten Selection
BBYA (ALA/YALSA Best Book for Young Adults)
Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award
Iowa High School Book Award
Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award
Golden Spur Children’s Literature Book Award (TX)


Awards

  • ALA Best Books for Young Adults
  • Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award