Rebel Angels by Libba Bray
Rebel Angels the second installment of the Gemma Doyle series is even more magnificently written than the first!
We find ourselves two months since the last book left off. Gemma is looking forward to Christmas in London, and spending time with her friends Felicity and Ann. Previously Gemma believed she was saving the magic from Circe by destroying the magical runes, but now she has discovered that she unknowingly unbound the magic and made it possible for all to consume its power.
Guided by Kartik, her friend of the Rakshana, she must now find the Temple and restore the magic in the Realms. Unbeknownst to Gemma, her trusted Kartik has a mission of his own, that will lead him to a path he has yet to discover.
Although Gemma has the help of her friends, they still have their share of obstacles on their journey to find the Temple. First of all there is a new teacher at Spence, Miss McCleethy, whom Gemma finds reasons to distrust. Then there is Nell Hawkins the young girl that is a resident of the hospital where Gemma’s brother is employed. Nell has visions of other Realms and talks of an evil names Circe that is after her. Could it only be a coincidence?
Not to mention the tribulations that Gemma faces with her father and making herself appear to be a presentable young lady in society. Through it all Gemma must once again find her courage and herself to uncover the Temple before Circe and claim the magic to save the Realms.
I enjoyed Rebel Angels even more so than A Great and Terrible Beauty. There were so many twists and turn that I never knew what was going to happen next. I found myself agitated with Felicity and wondering why Gemma really was her friend, until I found out why Felicity is the way that she is, and now I understand that she needs Gemma’s friendship more than she knows. If you enjoyed reading A Great and Terrible Beauty then you won’t be disappointed with its sequel Rebel Angels! I can’t wait for A Sweet and Far Thing!