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    Rebel Spring: Falling Kingdoms

    Written by Morgan Rhodes

    Narrated by Fred Berman

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    The sensational high fantasy series that is Game of Thrones for teens

    Auranos has been conquered and the three kingdoms-Auranos, Limeros, and Paelsia-are now unwillingly united as one country called Mytica. But alluring, dangerous magic still beckons, and with it the chance to rule not just Mytica, but the world. . . .

    • CLEO is now a prisoner in her own palace, forced to be an ambassador for Mytica as the evil King Gaius lies to her people
    • MAGNUS stands to eventually inherit the new kingdom but is still obsessed with his feelings for his adopted sister Lucia
    • LUCIA is haunted by the deadly outcome of her breathtaking display of magic that allowed her father to capture the kingdoms
    • JONAS watches at the palace gates, a troop of rebels behind him, waiting for him to tell them how he plans to overtake King Gaius

    When Gaius announces that a road is to be built into the Forbidden Mountains, formally linking all of Mytica together, he sets off a chain of cataclysmic events that will forever change the face of this land.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateDec 3, 2013
    ISBN9781101631287
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    Rebel Spring: Falling Kingdoms
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    Morgan Rhodes

    Morgan Rhodes is the New York Times bestselling author of the Falling Kingdoms series. Under another pen name, she's an award winning author of more than two dozen novels. Morgan lives in Southern Ontario, where she’s currently hard at work on the next Falling Kingdoms book.

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    • 5/5
      Sigue leyendo para econtrar la reseña en español.

      At first, I didn't like this book as much as the previous one. The beginning introduces a new character, that was great, but didn't add much and I didn't like her much until the book was almost over. I hope that she gets to do more in future books, because she doesn't do much in this book, other than behaving like an idiot.

      However, the more I read, the more I liked this book. We see the evolution of Magnus, who wasn't a particularly round character in Falling Kingdoms, but becomes much more important and likable in Rebel Spring. Some things had already been hinted, but he wasn't more than Gaius' son in the first book. He finds himself in some challenges now, where he has to decide how much like his father he wants to be.

      As for the plot, the search for the magical items continues and more characters lose their lives. Some of the deaths were predictable, but I wasn't expecting others. I can see now much more clearly why some people compare this series to A Song of Ice and Fire. I still don't agree completely because the situation of the characters and the kingdoms is still different, but I love the complexity of the plot and that there aren't clear good and evil sides, because the characters and their motivations are much more complicated than that.

      This book is a very good second book and I hope that the rest of the series continues like this.

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      Este libro no me gustó al principio tanto como el otro. El comienzo nos presenta a un nuevo personaje, que fue genial, pero no aportó mucho y no me gustó demasiado hasta que el libro casi había acabado. Espero que llegue a hacer más cosas en los siguientes libros, porque no hace mucho en éste, aparte de comportarse como una idiota.

      Sin embargo, cuanto más leía, más me gustaba este libro. Vemos la evolución de Magnus, que no era un personaje particularmente redondo en La caída de los reinos, pero se convierte en mucho más importante y simpático en La primavera de los rebeldes. Había cosas que ya se habían sugerido, pero no era más que el hijo de Gaius en el primer libro. Ahora se ve metido en más retos, en los que deberá decidir cuánto quiere parecerse a su padre.

      Pasando al argumento, la búsqueda de los objetos mágicos continua y más personajes pierden sus vidas. Algunas de las muertes eran predecibles, pero no esperaba otras. Ahora sí puedo ver más claramente por qué algunas personas comparan esta serie con Canción de hielo y fuego. Sigo sin estar completamente de acuerdo, porque la situación de los personajes y de los reinos sigue siendo distinta, pero me gusta mucho la complejidad del argumento y el que no haya claros bandos buenos y malos, porque los personajes y sus motivaciones son mucho más complicadas que eso.

      Este libro es una muy buena segunda parte y espero que el resto de la serie continúe así.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed Falling Kingdoms. Morgan Rhodes is an excellent writer. I did not enjoy this as much as the first in the series, but I still enjoyed it and will read more from the series if there is more!
    • 5/5
      Rebel Spring is about the King of Limeros being King of all of Mytica. Jonas is trying to take down the king with his group of rebels. Princess Cleo's sister and father have died, and is trying to regain her kingdom back. Prince Magnus is trying to be exactly like his father. Princess Lucia is trying to harness her magic with help from a Watcher. The king is close to finding the Kindred. The thing the king doesn't know is about the true secret about "his daughter."In my opinion Rebel Spring is better than Falling Kingdoms. I was waiting for this book to come out for so long. Rebel Spring kept me at the edge of my seat with every turn of the page. Not to be harsh, but I am sort of glad that Lucia and Magnus's mom died, because she was going to kill "her own daughter." I think that in the third book that the king will fall to his daughter and Princess Cleo. I can't wait for the third book to come out. The ending was so shocking, but I knew that it would be like that. I knew that Princess Lucia would be the key to the King's downfall.
    • 3/5
      You know, despite the fact that everyone was either kissing everyone else or was having a sword unceremoniously driven through their chest, this was a fun read.
    • 3/5
      The characters have been getting less and less likeable, which makes me wish that I hadn't gotten so invested in this story. I still like Cleo a bit, but the others, most of whom I didn't like much in the first place, have been becoming more and more unpleasant. I will probably continue with the series to see what happens because the conflict is very interesting and I have no idea where the plot is going, but I hope that the author will keep Cleo likeable, and maybe make one of the other characters a bit less hateable. Even Cleo, who I don't hate is not someone who I like very much. I want her to win because she has been so wronged, but Jonas has been wronged too, and I still can't bring myself to root for him because he is so unpleasant. I liked Brion, but he wasn't a main character, and now... I liked Lucia in the last book, but she has become nastier since then. I liked Nic, but he has lost a lot of his integrety as well. Alexius seems to have taken a deeply unpleasant turn, though from the way the book was set up, I'd say he was less than good in the first book, but the author concealed his intentions from us so we wouldn't know. None of the character's relationships are realistic. Almost all of the romances are unbelievable at best and instalove at worst. The friendships are less awful, Jonas and Brion's was believable, though it wasn't something that was focused on, but Cleo and Nic, whose friendship was one of the things that made the first book, started to feel forced after Nic declared his love to her and she didn't reciprocate. Never mind that he probably already knew she didn't love him romantically, he still made his declaration and expected her to feel the same. In the first book I had the sense that he loved her--really loved her--to the point that he would give up anything for her, and didn't expect anything in return, but, while he still seems to care for her, I don't think his behavior seems to indicate real love after all.
    • 5/5
      Gripping second story in the trilogy. The chaos begins, and the plot thickens. People you hated, you now like a little bit. Some people you liked, you're not so sure about any more. Very intense. Looking forward to book three.
    • 4/5
      I found it good but occasionally a bit of a slog. I could see things being set up that will have later outcomes but it was interesting. Cleo is having to deal with the issues of marriage and complicated politics that see her as a captive in her own home. Magnus is trying to survive both his father and the politics going on around him. Lucia is unconscious and dreaming of a strange world and Jonas is leading a group of rebels and misunderstanding a lot and that's just the core four characters, there are a lot of other people involved in this and will be involved in the future.Interesting but middle-book moment.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this novel more than its predecessor, Falling Kingdoms - maybe struggling against an evil king helped the characters develop more? Regardless, King Gaius does make for a nicely defined villain and he and his minions do certainly do take plenty of liberties with killing off characters (making me wonder if the author is a Game of Thrones fan). I think my favorite character, however, is likely the king's son Magnus, who manages to play his father's game, earn his trust, and yet display more sympathy than many of the other characters. I'll likely continue reading this series just to see what happens to Magnus (hopefully he doesn't die!).
    • 2/5
      While not a horribly written book, I didn't really enjoy this. In fact I had to force myself to read it so I could move on. I'm not reading any more of the series. What's with all the people dying in horrible brutal ways, but then there is a great lack of any emotional attachment? I don't care for any of the characters. It seems like a lot of them were only in the story just to die. Got real old real fast.
    • 4/5
      can't keep up with the twists and turns but I can't wait for the next one!
    • 5/5
      Cross Game of Thrones with some Terry Goodkind novels, and you get the Falling Kingdoms series. The mixture of royal intrigue, plotting, vying for power, and ruthless murders combined with the magic and fantasy of the Watchers, their Sanctuary, the elementia and the Kindred produces a thoroughly enjoyable read. I can't speak highly enough of this series. I devoured the first book, and was worried that book two would fall short. Thankfully, Rebel Spring was as beautifully crafted and gripping as the Falling Kingdoms book. Auranos, Limeros and Paelsia are now reluctantly united as a single kingdom, Mytica, whose ruler, King Gaius, is only predictable in his cruelty and heartless disregard for anyone except himself. His son, Magnus, wrestles internally with his choices, and that makes him a very likable character, even when his actions are reprehensible. Cleo finds herself a prisoner in her own castle, although to the unwitting public, she is being treated honorably by Gaius. Jonas is still determined to free his people, and Lucia is a key component in the desires of all of the others. For middle school fantasy lovers (grade 7 and 8) I can't recommend the series highly enough.
    • 5/5
      Oh,nooooooooo! Epic cliffhanger and the sequel is coming out when? December!!!
    • 5/5
      All meat and no filler in this second book in the series. There's plenty of fleshing out, not only of the backstory, but in terms of the characters. There were times I cringed in sympathy as the good guys were thwarted, often in bloody ways. Very much looking forward to starting the next book as soon as I can get my hands on it.
    • 3/5
      The characters have been getting less and less likeable, which makes me wish that I hadn't gotten so invested in this story. I still like Cleo a bit, but the others, most of whom I didn't like much in the first place, have been becoming more and more unpleasant. I will probably continue with the series to see what happens because the conflict is very interesting and I have no idea where the plot is going, but I hope that the author will keep Cleo likeable, and maybe make one of the other characters a bit less hateable. Even Cleo, who I don't hate is not someone who I like very much. I want her to win because she has been so wronged, but Jonas has been wronged too, and I still can't bring myself to root for him because he is so unpleasant. I liked Brion, but he wasn't a main character, and now... I liked Lucia in the last book, but she has become nastier since then. I liked Nic, but he has lost a lot of his integrety as well. Alexius seems to have taken a deeply unpleasant turn, though from the way the book was set up, I'd say he was less than good in the first book, but the author concealed his intentions from us so we wouldn't know. None of the character's relationships are realistic. Almost all of the romances are unbelievable at best and instalove at worst. The friendships are less awful, Jonas and Brion's was believable, though it wasn't something that was focused on, but Cleo and Nic, whose friendship was one of the things that made the first book, started to feel forced after Nic declared his love to her and she didn't reciprocate. Never mind that he probably already knew she didn't love him romantically, he still made his declaration and expected her to feel the same. In the first book I had the sense that he loved her--really loved her--to the point that he would give up anything for her, and didn't expect anything in return, but, while he still seems to care for her, I don't think his behavior seems to indicate real love after all.
    • 5/5
      Morgan Rhodes really kicked things up a notch! This was SO much better than the first one!

      I am super happy that I decided to continue this series after not being too impressed with book one. The plot is weaving into this amazing complex riddle and I am so excited about it! There is much more character interaction this time around. Which I LOVED! So many of our MC’s are really bringing the sass and I am so here for it. Magnus is by far my favorite! Sorry #TeamJonas, I’ve moved on! ) I am not sure what it is but something about his character reminds me of Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Who has one of the best character arcs ever. If Magnus develops anything like that... I'll be extremely happy. Because I SHIP CLEO AND MAGNUS SO HARD!

      Cleo has also grown on me a lot from last time too. They both really shine in this one. It seemed like the other characters fell to the back-burner a bit so we don’t feel the connection with them as much. (I am sure that will change a little from book to book.)

      Overall the writing was much stronger and nothing felt “cheesy” like it did in book one. Although we don’t have any real romance in this one so that may be why ;)
      Despite not having romance I was so invested in this story! I laughed, I cried… I yelled “Someone kill Lord Aron! KILL HIM NOW!” at my book while I was at work. (They all think I've lost it. It's fine.) This took me on an emotional rollercoaster and I am so mad that the next one is on hold and I can’t start it right away!
    • 3/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: An exhilarating follow up, filled with adventure, magic, and bravado.Opening Sentence: Death cast a long shadow across the barren miles of Paelsia.The Review:It isn’t common when a young adult fantasy book transcends the expectations and finds itself alongside the word “saga.” Morgan Rhodes’ Rebel Spring has brought the Falling Kingdoms series into the saga genre. Not only does Rhodes bring a captivating story, but she has developed this world so intricate and entwined that each character has become an integral part of my literary world.Auranos has been defeated, and young Cleo has been dethroned. Limeros, Paelsia, and Auranos has been united as a singular country called Mytica. Three nations brought together by power, but eventually will also be destroyed by power.Rebel Spring has more point of views than Falling Kingdoms. It was a bit confusing at first, given that there were more than 5. After a while, I had to stop focusing on a person, and instead just followed each nation. Regardless of a victory, each nation and person are still fighting for the throne.Cleo has become a prisoner in her own home. It was interesting to see her character develop. At times, her path was predictable, and others I was surprised. Her persona is familiar, gathering traits from other heroines that I know.I wasn’t sure about Magnus in Falling Kingdoms, and I am still unsure of his character now. It was like he was written to be hated, but with an inward desire to be loved. I struggled a bit with his affection for his sister. It felt strong and aggressive, and I wasn’t too comfortable with it.Lucia and Jonas weren’t the strong side characters that I needed them to be. It is a bit unfair to fault them, for there are so many characters in the young adult world that demand attention. There were points of attitude and personality traits that I do not prefer, but I feel that they needed to be these people for this point in the story.Rebel Spring, its characters, this world… I am obsessed with them, regardless of my nit-picking. There was action around every corner, inclusive of greed, power, and gore. There is a story to be heard, and Rhodes has my attention. I wish that the constant change of voices slowed down, but I don’t normally like reading more than one voice per story.Notable Scene:“Stop!” Cleo shouted, the word escaping her before she even realized it. She trembled from head to foot, her heart pounding so hard that it rocked her entire frame. “Don’t do this! Please, don’t! He didn’t lie. He – he was telling the truth! We were together one single time. I did give my chastity to him knowingly and without reservation!”The guard holding the dagger froze, the edge of the blade pressed to Aron’s pink, squirming tongue.“Well, now,” King Gaius said softly, but Cleo had never heard more menace in anyone’s voice. “That certainly changes things, doesn’t it?”FTC Advisory: Razorbill/Penguin provided me with a copy of Rebel Spring. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
    • 5/5
      Oh. My. Goodness. This book is soooo good…ahhhh I just want to sit down and read it all over again!Plot: If you enjoyed the firs tbook never fear, the second book is even better! There is so much going on. Political scandals, power struggles and new characters that bring even more element to the mix. I simply enjoyed this plot. There is lots going on so you never get bored. If anything, you get glues to your seat because you can’t put the book down!Love: Well there is certainly a lot going on in this area. I don’t want to say much but….expect a marriage (YES), expect new friendship and love to bloom and expect it to blow your mind away! Trust me, you’ll fall faster into this book before you know it.Drama: Oh man. Just so much is going on you really can’t help but more from character to character to get all the juicy details. This book is told in different point of views. While I do have issues with switching so much, in this story not so much. In fact, I reveled in it. I wanted to move from character to character just to see what is going on with them.Dude, just go read the book. If you enjoy high fantasy then this story is for you. Mind-blowing and exceedingly awesome, Rebel Spring is solid. The complexity of magic mixed in a world of darkness, the reader is entrance till the end. I’m can’t wait to see what the next book will unfold. An exceptional tale that is ruthless and compelling, Rebel Spring is terrific.