Review: The Rebels - Brittany Jo James

 

Review: The Rebels - Brittany Jo James - June 2014

I was drawn to this book because of the cover , it intrigued me. I also have to warn readers, that this book is long at just over 500+ pages but readers do not be put off by this as I have to admit , it actually was a really good book. The book is set in today's society though is also a dystopian of sorts as the United States of America under the new President's watch becomes the United States of Amir as President Amir brings forth a new order that every human in America should have a chip implanted into their hands. This chip will allow them to do and have everything and those who rebel or refuse to get the chip will be killed and have deadly consequences thrust upon them. Temper's father known as "Daddy" since this story is told from her POV always taught her to be independent and stand up for what she believed was right and the rule she kept close to her chest was "Never trust anyone". When the war begins, Temper tries to escape with her husband Voss but he isn't so lucky . By herself she finds her way back home down South where her family is piling in resources and starting a camp for those who are standing their ground against the implants and being part of the United States of Amir. Read as word of mouth travels around to the different states and an Army called "The Rebels" are formed. Can this large group of mismatched people - young and old stand firm together and fight for what is right or will they discover that sometimes submission is the best treatment ? I really enjoyed "The Rebels" as it showed readers, that when likeminded people band together and stand strong , then anything is possible . It was also quite awesome to have in this type of book , a female leader rather than the stereotypical male.  This is the perfect read for those who are wanting a more mature book where the Females are the Strong Heroines of the Story instead of the usual suspects of Men.