Intriguing, fresh, and unique, but I just didn't love Rebel the way I expected to. The setting was vivid, the plot interesting, but those two strengths contributed to a weakness in character development for anyone other than Amani and Jin. I was not able to invest in any of the supporting characters more than I was told to ie Amani liking two of her cousins, Bahi liking Shazad, Amina's friendship with Tamid, etc. Even when a couple characters died, I never felt more than a vague sadness, and I am a notorious crier for character deaths. I felt like there was too much description, not enough dialogue, not enough interaction. I'm hoping that will tighten up in the sequel. And dear heavens, is there a map in the finished copy? I desperately need one.