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A review by vicktorea
The Rebel King by Kennedy Ryan
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ugh, yes! 🙌🏽
I really enjoyed the second half of this duology! I loved the romance, the steam, and the incorporation of important topics surrounding indigenous people that don’t nearly get enough exposure. I listened to this audiobook via Audible and loved the narration, too!
I loved the growth between Lennix and Maxim. Their relationship was mature, healthy, sexy and loving. They were always in each other’s corner, rooting for one another, wanting the best for one another and encouraging each other to follow their dreams and their hearts. You could see them growth and maturity evolve between them from book one to book two and the steamy scenes were also fire af; chef’s kiss 😘👌🏽🔥🔥🔥(had me there like the “alright! Okay!” gif 😂).
I liked the political aspect behind this book (and the duet overall). It’s so important for Americans (and Canadians, as I am Canadian) to truly understand and appreciate the origins of the land we call home. Our indigenous people deserve the utmost respect and the way they’re treated by the government is appalling, in my opinion. I’m glad this book highlighted, not only the mistreatment towards indigenous people but also allowed me to learn more about certain tribes and the sacredness behind the people and their rituals. I loved how in-tune and proud Lennix was of her heritage.
I also loved how this book allowed for two women of colour to be the backbones behind a presidential campaign (yay for BIPOC representation 👏🏽) and this forced the candidates to come to terms with their white privilege (the way Lennix makes Maxim become further self-aware of this privilege - you love to see it!). This felt so relevant right now given the recent emphasis on the BLM movement and the urge for white people to educate themselves.
I think my only reason for deducting half a star was for the events that took place at the beginning of the book when Lennix was in Costa Rica. I get how it got in the storyline, but the way the situation was handled just didn’t feel realistic to me. But it is a book, after all and, perhaps, I underestimated just how powerful Maxim Cade really is.
I really enjoyed the second half of this duology! I loved the romance, the steam, and the incorporation of important topics surrounding indigenous people that don’t nearly get enough exposure. I listened to this audiobook via Audible and loved the narration, too!
I loved the growth between Lennix and Maxim. Their relationship was mature, healthy, sexy and loving. They were always in each other’s corner, rooting for one another, wanting the best for one another and encouraging each other to follow their dreams and their hearts. You could see them growth and maturity evolve between them from book one to book two and the steamy scenes were also fire af; chef’s kiss 😘👌🏽🔥🔥🔥(had me there like the “alright! Okay!” gif 😂).
I liked the political aspect behind this book (and the duet overall). It’s so important for Americans (and Canadians, as I am Canadian) to truly understand and appreciate the origins of the land we call home. Our indigenous people deserve the utmost respect and the way they’re treated by the government is appalling, in my opinion. I’m glad this book highlighted, not only the mistreatment towards indigenous people but also allowed me to learn more about certain tribes and the sacredness behind the people and their rituals. I loved how in-tune and proud Lennix was of her heritage.
I also loved how this book allowed for two women of colour to be the backbones behind a presidential campaign (yay for BIPOC representation 👏🏽) and this forced the candidates to come to terms with their white privilege (the way Lennix makes Maxim become further self-aware of this privilege - you love to see it!). This felt so relevant right now given the recent emphasis on the BLM movement and the urge for white people to educate themselves.
I think my only reason for deducting half a star was for the events that took place at the beginning of the book when Lennix was in Costa Rica. I get how it got in the storyline, but the way the situation was handled just didn’t feel realistic to me. But it is a book, after all and, perhaps, I underestimated just how powerful Maxim Cade really is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, and Grief