Rebel Angels (The Gemma Doyle Trilogy Book #2)

The second book in the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling Gemma Doyle trilogy, an exhilarating and haunting saga from the author of The Diviners series and Under the Same Stars.
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)
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)
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Community Reviews
The entire time thinking I know who is what and who is who, and I wasn't expecting it to be HER!! I never leave spoilers in my review, so that's all I'll say in the matter! I love historical fiction, a rebellious female against societal norms, and unique fantasy. Leave it to Libba Bray to mix it all into this beautiful web of suspense!
короче, не думала, что когда-либо это скажу, но все портит магическая часть! она неинтересная, и вообще неохота разбираться, что там к чему, и кто кому вася
Rebel Angels is my absolute most favorite installment of the Gemma Doyle Trilogy! ♥
Even having read it quite a few years ago, I still think about it today... There is not much I can write without spoiling much of the amazingness of this book, so I shall just leave it at this: as soon as you finish A Great and Terrible Beauty, read Rebel Angels right away! This book genuinely intrigued, surprised, and excited me; well done Libba Bray!
Even having read it quite a few years ago, I still think about it today... There is not much I can write without spoiling much of the amazingness of this book, so I shall just leave it at this: as soon as you finish A Great and Terrible Beauty, read Rebel Angels right away! This book genuinely intrigued, surprised, and excited me; well done Libba Bray!
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