Review: My favourite book of the series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 29, 2013
The third book in the series, Rebel Alliances maintains the fire and charm that exists in the previous novels. We find Nova, no longer a 'greenie' but a proven soldier, on a new mission. She is to test a new type of gear that will greatly improve communication methods in the military. But not everyone is pleased with this change, and so, Nova finds herself, once again in the middle of a military wide fight - and against people she trusted.There is no limit of action in this book. I'll even say it has MORE action (as well as some very comedic moments - re: Tychon and Seth hehehe) than its predecessor! The fight scenes are still descriptive, and the near-misses and plots of escape are enjoyable. The main characters, Tychon and Nova showcase how a close companionship can change people. Tychon's sharp edges have softened (positively!) and he is more lenient and approachable. Nova is stronger, much more self-assured, less gullible and headstrong.A few new characters have been introduced and I was pleased to see the reappearance of previous ones, and their active participation in Nova's mission. There are instances when the line is blurred and you can't decide who is the 'good guy' and who's the 'bad guy,' and I like that. I like that Reher is constantly forcing Nova to question whether her actions and decisions are truly the right ones, and that they give the bad guy likeable qualities.Rebel Alliances is my favourite of the series. It was a hard choice since I really enjoyed 'Only Human' and 'The Catalyst,' but the characters have evolved and the story is richer. The ending has also left me with a hope that there may be a fourth in the series, so I'm just biding my time until then. I definitely recommend giving this book a read!