Sadly, I was not able to read this book as it was archived before i could download it.

The Rules of Rebellion is a short, cute YA romance read. I enjoyed. I liked it but did not love the book. It followed a typical YA romance formula. A homey girl with a quirky hobby (Kylie makes candy) meets a charming boy who is from a different world (Leo is an athlete). There's denial initially, but she gives herself permission to like him. One of them is keeping a giant secret that if the other one knew about, it would destroy the relationship. The secret DOES get out and the two break up. They both realize they were stupid, get back together, and live happily ever after.

What I Liked: It was short? Is that a likeable quality? To be fair, I didn’t necessarily dislike this book, but I definitely didn’t love it. If I hadn’t already committed to taking part in the blog tour, it probably would have ended up a DNF for me.

♥ Leo and Kylie. They were predictable, but a cute couple anyway.

♥ Oh, the candy making! I liked that! Kylie strives to be a confectioner, and she spends a lot of time in the kitchen coming up with her own creations and testing them out on her friends.

♥ The sisters. They were actually kind of confusing at first because Kylie has like, three sisters, but only one lives at home, and the other two are rarely mentioned. But I liked that Allie, the youngest sister, was always pushing Kylie to do new things and get out more. This might be because I often feel like my younger sister is taking care of me and making me do things like go for a run and put the cookies down.

What I Didn’t: I mean, I didn’t HATE it…

⊗ Too many extraneous characters. There were SO many names, and SO few of them mattered. I didn’t need to know that this friend was dating that guy, and this guy was on the baseball team, and blah blah blah. There was one guy who they kept setting up as a villain, only he didn’t really do anything? I didn’t get it.

⊗ Predictable. The characters and the story were cheesy and the dialogue wasn’t great. The writing seemed very much like what a first time author would put out, only this wasn’t her first book by a long shot.

Final Thoughts: It’s really not a bad book–it just wasn’t for me. The characters aren’t rich enough to make up for the lack of plot, and the story line isn’t enough to make up for the predictability. But some readers will love this for sure!

Favorite Quotes: “I thought of all the fun I could have if I let myself.”

Rules of Rebellion is a lighthearted and fun contemporary YA. Leo and Kylie are all kinds of adorable together, and the premise of a "list" to help Kylie break out of her "tediously boring" life (her little sister's words, not mine. I'm all in favor of sitting home nights reading fantasy novels) is a fun one.

Ms. Hope did a nice job of showing the fun and peril of dating among a group of friends without going over the top with angsty teenage drama. When Leo's "secret" puts their relationship in peril their friends are sympathetic but don't go overboard with picking sides or the like. Even though I didn't always agree with the parental attitudes here (what is up with Leo's mom's bias against his hobby?) I did appreciate the role that both Leo and Kylie's families played in bringing the two of them back together in the end.

Though I do have to wonder if Leo's big brother Mike will always be the villain he's portrayed as here--surely he's going to grow up at some point and regret his actions in high school...?

The Rules of Rebellion is a sweet romance, with some hand holding, kissing and one freezing cold, almost-but-not-quite skinny dipping scene. It shares some characters with another of Ms. Hope's novels ( The Rules of Persuasion ) but works fine as a standalone.

This was my first book from this author, but definitely not my last!

Rating: 4 stars / B+

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

When the publisher emailed me asking me if I would love to review a friends-to-lovers romance novel, my answer was YES! YES! SIGN ME UP! The friends-to-lovers trope is one of my all-time favorites, and I was so excited for this book!

Leo has had a crush on Kylie for a very long time, but she has absolutely no idea about his feelings for her. I loved reading from the POVs of Leo and Kylie, but after a while, it's clear that Leo's feelings for Kylie are (kind of) one-sided. Leo keeps on saying how much he likes her, and I feel bad for him because although the two of them start dating later in the story, it's clear that Kylie does not have deep feelings for him. She suddenly finds him "kissable", which I find hard to believe, as she has had a massive crush on another guy since elementary school. I was really disappointed, because I was expecting more chemistry between the two characters.

Despite the lack of chemistry, I enjoyed the book. Kylie is a lovable character - she loves reading books (I love it when the protagonist is a book lover) and making candies, and is a super sweet human being. I feel like her younger sister and parents are sometimes too harsh on her, and I just want to bake her cookies, give her a hug, and tell her that everything's going to be okay.

And Leo - sweet, caring and adorable Leo! I really love how he plans everything out and does things to make Kylie happy - he is a true gentleman, and I want a Leo in my life. (I just went onto Amazon and checked - apparently they don't sell Leos lol.) I feel sorry for him because his parents want him to be a great baseball player, just like his brothers, but baseball's not his thing. I could really relate to him - people compare me to my younger sister all the time, and it makes me feel terrible.

Kylie and Leo's friends are so supportive of them both. They meet up all the time to taste Kylie's homemade candy and talk about stuff going on in their lives, and it warms my heart to see how much they care about each other. #squadgoals!!!

Overall rating

★★★.5

The romance was disappointing, but the awesomeness of the characters and their friendship made The Rules of Rebellion a really fun read. I hope to check out more of Amity's work in the future!

I really liked this book. It was exactly what I expected it to be; sweet, romantic and light. I liked the characters, they were interesting to read about, and the romance was really sweet. And I loved the character development that happened through the book. But my favourite thing about it was that even though it was a light and fun read, it also dealt with more serious issues, which I think added depth to the plot and the story overall.

I really liked Kylie and Leo.

Kylie is the classic “good girl”, and lives a pretty unexciting life, but one day, she decides that she wants to try more exciting things. So she writes a list. I actually found Kylie very relatable, and she was fun to read about. And I loved to see how she grew through the book. And Leo is great. He has a lot of pressure from home, but he doesn’t want the things his parents want for him. He also grew a lot through the book, made mistakes but also learned from them, which is the most important thing.

The romance was really sweet.

I have to say I really like Kylie and Leo as a couple. Although it’s a bit cliché, I like characters who become friends before they fall in love. Kylie and Leo know each other really well, but as they grew closer and closer, they learned even more about each other, and saw different sides of each other. And it’s easy to tell that they really just enjoy being around each other. The only problem was that the romantic tension didn’t really feel believable to me.

I loved the way the author dealt with the more serious issues.

Kylie’s older sister was bullied in high school, and it was really bad. Without saying too much, I will say that it has a part in the story. Now, as someone who’s been bullied, this is something I care a lot about, so it’s important for me that it’s portrayed properly in books. And it is. Even though the main character isn’t the one being bullied, it shows just how big the consequences can be, and it shows how serious the issue is. It doesn’t sugar-coat anything.

The writing was great.

It really fit the story, and made the narrative feel relatable and realistic. It really felt like being inside a 17-yearolds head, which really is just what you’re looking for when you pick up a book. The writing was light, and fun, and easy to follow, which fit this book perfectly.

The Rules of Rebellion is a great book, and a definite must-read if you’re looking for a light and fun read. The only reason it didn’t get a higher rating is because it lacked that something extra that made me get really invested, but I still loved reading it. It’s a great romantic read, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet contemporary.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book which I received through Netgalley.
This was my first Amity Hope book and I really, really liked it.
It was very caprivating and very well written.

Posted to Goodreads:Leo has always had a crush on his friend Kiley but she never thought of his as more than a friend. But when Leo discovers Kiley's secret list to make the most out of her senior year he knows it's the perfect way to get close to her. As the two work their way through Kiley's list they grow closer and might just fall in love but is there a family secret that may keep them apart?

This book was just all sorts of cute. Leo and Kiley were fun and flirty and their story was sweet. It didn't really feel extraordinarily different from other teen romances but it served it purposes and was a fun story.

The Rules of Rebellion tells the story of Kylie and Leo. Kylie’s been wanting to be more rebellious since her sister told her she was boring and had no life at all. Leo, on the other hand, is trying to find the courage to ask Kylie out on a date because he’s been crushing over her for a few years. Leo is determined to help Kylie with her rebellious plans and make her fall in love with him.

The Rules of Rebellion is such a good and amazing book! I loved reading The Rules of Rebellion and I couldn’t stop reading. I finished it in one day because I just wanted to read more about Kylie and Leo. They are so cute together, and I just really enjoyed reading The Rules of Rebellion.

The Rules of Rebellion was such a cute read so I cannot wait to read more books written by Amity Hope! Entangled Crush is definitely one of my favourite publishing companies for romance books!

I enjoyed The Rules of Persuasion by Amity Hope so much, so I was very excited to see a follow-up was being published. There's a special place in my heart for sweet, clean, high school romance (takes me back!) and The Rules of Rebellion hit all the right notes for me. The author writes excellent witty banter and conversations that sound so real. The relationship developed slowly and felt authentic. Such a great read!

I'm a sucker for "secretly in love with" scenario--especially in high school settings--and I loved the idea of Kylie and Leo completing a high school bucket list of sorts. So I couldn't wait to read this!

I think the synopsis is a touch misleading because it implies that Kylie and Leo are already good friends--or at least that's how I read it. It's more like they are within the same friend group but don't know that much about each other. Which honestly, just makes this story even sweeter because you get to see them form that deeper bond of friendship...and watch it bloom into something else.

The pacing for this novel was fabulous. It simply strikes the right balance between romance, character growth, the "to-do" list plot as well as the "big secret". I'll admit, I had totally guessed that secret wrong so I liked the twist that provided as well.

What I love about Kylie and Leo is that they are genuine people. They have big hearts, care about their families and are just nice people. You really want them to succeed in whatever they set out to accomplish in this story.

But they are also human and have their flaws. It was great watching them grow a little more confident in themselves as the story progressed thanks to their relationship. They both have some solid character development throughout the story and I always like to see that in my YA contemporaries.

Well, I found myself a new book boyfriend with Leo! Swoon! He was just adorable and immediately stole my heart by the end of his first POV chapter. He is so in love with Kylie and watching him try to win her over was as sweet as it was fun.

The romance here was positively charming and everything I wanted it to be when I picked this novel up.

This book will definitely melt your heart and put a smile on your face!

3.75 out of 5 stars

This is about senior in high school Kylie who is bookish, loves to bake and is not very adventurous. Her sister tells her she’s boring so Kylie takes it upon herself to create a list of rebellious things to do to make her life more interesting. She never actually meant to do any of the things on the list until the list fell out of her notebook and into the hands of the guy that’s kept a secret from her, Her friend Leo. Leo decides to get closer to Kylie he wants to help her complete the list... and add a few things of his own.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I had so much fun with the characters. I really enjoyed Kylie and Leo. I do like the message of anti bullying. I also like the fact that our main character has a different body type than what is usually seen in YA. I am extremely thrilled with the fact that this book is very clean. There are hints at things being said but nothing is actually explained fully. I would recommend this to a younger teen audience as well as an older teen audience for this very reason. I only wish the side characters had been fleshed out a little bit more and the climax unfolded a bit slower. Other than that it was a very enjoyable read. It makes me want to make my own checklist!

This is my first book by Amity Hope! The Rules of Rebellion was cute and managed to tackle a tough topic: bullying. In high school, Kylie's sister was body-shamed and bullied so intensely, she begged her parents to let her move in with an aunt. I liked that the author addressed such a serious issue, and brought attention to something so important.

As for the story itself, I started off incredibly confused. Kylie has three older siblings, three girlfriends with three boyfriends, and then Leo. Leo also has three or four older siblings, so it all became a bit too much. There were a lot of names being thrown around in the beginning, and I kept getting them mixed up. Was Meg dating Adam, Nate or Luke? Which guy lived out of town? Did he date Julia or Maddie? Wait, no... Maddie was one of the sisters...

I was almost finished with the book before I started to sort people out. It didn't help that the secondary characters (other than Allie) didn't get addressed very often. They were just fluff for the story and didn't really have any defining characteristics of their own. I think if they had been fleshed out a tad more, I wouldn't have felt so lost when names were tossed around.

I will admit to being super judgmental of Kylie's parents. They wanted to control every male aspect of their daughter's lives, and I felt like they went a little overboard. You can tell two teenagers to keep their hands in "safe places" until you are blue in the face, but you can't watch them forever. I'm pretty sure hands will wander, because that's what teenagers (and adults) do. I think parents should trust their kids, and be confident in their ability to make good decisions. They shouldn't be terrified to bring a love interest home with them.

However, Maddie's circumstances did warrant a little extra protectiveness, and I can see why her parents were on edge when it came to boys. It just sucked for all of Maddie's sisters.

I loved the idea of having a list to cross off. I am a big fan of lists and love how it feels when I complete one. It's like I've accomplished something spectacular! I wish I had made lists like this in high school, because I think it might have made me take a few more chances and try new things.

Leo was adorable, and I loved his projects. I think he and I would have gotten along smashingly, but only after I punched his dad in the face. He's sweet, considerate, but lacked the ability to say what was important. A little more honestly on both sides, and this book would have turned out a lot differently.

This review got away from me, so I guess I had more to say than I thought. I liked the book and thought it was fun, but I wasn't wowed by their story. There were too many things nagging at me while I read this, so it took away from my overall enjoyment.

Originally posted at Do You Dog-ear? on April 10, 2018.

When it comes to books lately, it’s no secret that fantasy is my go-to pick. The magic, the high life-or-death stakes, rebellions and uprisings—it’s the recipe for perfection. That being said, I also enjoy an occasional contemporary young adult romance, because I love reading about love in an everyday situation, complete with the everyday problems. I call it a “candy break,” because sometimes you just need something that is so sweet it hurts.
Contemporary romance opens up a whole new set of tropes that don’t work well in the life-or-death fantasy world, and luckily for me The Rules of Rebellion uses one of my favorites: The List. With this trope, girl makes list, boy finds list, boy offers to help complete list. This, my friend, is a recipe for True Love and I am here for this.
In The Rules of Rebellion, Kylie realizes—with the, erm, gentle persuasion of her younger sister—that she hasn’t really lived the life as a high school student. She’s more likely to make candy than to make trouble. So, she makes a list of all the risky things that she wants to complete before graduation. Enter Leo, who has had a crush on her for years. When he stumbles upon Kylie left behind list, he thinks it’s the perfect time to go after what he’s always wanted.
But would it really be a contemporary young adult novel without some secrets? I think not. If, like Kyleigh, miscommunication or, rather, lack of communication in your books is not your thing (read: makes you yell and throw things…like the book), you may (read: will) want to give this one a pass. But if you’re willing to chalk it up to kids being kids (because, truly, show of hands for everyone in high school who can communicate the hard truths?), this is a cute and fast read to check out.
Overall, I enjoyed The Rules of Rebellion, but it didn’t give me as many feels as I hope for in a romance, particularly a contemporary one. I tend to hold my contemporary YA up to a higher standard of “feels level,” and I expect to feel butterflies or tears, take your pick. But while the story itself was cute and the main characters were enjoyable to read about, it fell short of making a lasting emotional impact for me.

The Rules of Rebellion is the first book I have read by Amity Hope and I really enjoyed it. She did a wonderful job capturing the inner workings of teen relationships and rebellions of good girls.

Kylie does everything her parents say without question. They love her and want what is best for her so why wouldn't she. Her younger sister, Allie, points out how boring her life is so she decides to do something about. She makes a list of things to do that she has never done or planned to do before her senior year is over. Leo is part of Kylie's friend group and he has had a crush on Kylie for as long as he can remember. When he finds her list, he decides to use it to his advantage to spend time with her. The more they spend time together though, the stronger feelings between them become but when Kylie finds out Leo has been keeping a huge secret from her will it ruin everything?

There were parts of this story that you could see coming but I thought it was really well written. I had a hard time putting it down and wanted to know what happened. I hope to read more by this author in the future.

Rules of Rebellion (The Rules of Persuasion) by Amity Hope is another wonderful book in the Entangled Young Adult series. Leo has had a crush on Kylie for years, and although Kylie likes Leo, she doesn't understand why anyone would be attracted to her. When Leo offers to help Kylie with her rebellion list, the romance begins. I love this genre, there is something so innocent about first loves. I enjoy the quirky people and the serious situation in this book, along with watching the characters grow. I found this book to be a quick read, and recommend it to all readers who enjoy a sweet romance.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This was a cute, fun read by a new author to me. I love reading YA, and NA books, and this hit the spot. The book was well written, and handled very well. I love the unrequited crush story line, cause well I love, love, and I am a sucker for it.lol Really, do not miss out on it, it's not over the top, and it's a great YA book without being explict as some can be from time to time.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.


I've loved all the books I've read from Entangled before, and The Rules of Rebellion was no different. In this companion to Amity's previous book, The Rules of Persuasion, we encounter Kylie and Leo, who both need to rebel against their parents, and when Leo discovers Kylie's secret list of ideas of how to rebel, he thinks that by helping her, he could also finally tell her how he feels.



Because of an awful situation that happened to Kylie's oldest sister, her parents are extremely overprotective, and won't let any of the sisters date until they are over 16, and only if their prospective partner has been interrogated thoroughly. Kylie has never really cared about that, not being one to date, but when she learns just how pathetic her younger sister thinks she is, she decides that enough is enough - she's 'finally' going to live. At first, Kylie only planned to do it alone, but when Leo, someone she's quickly becoming friends with, volunteers to help, why not take him up on it? Leo, on the other hand, has had a serious crush on Kylie for years, but never be able to build up the courage to let her know his true feelings. By helping her take control of her life, maybe, just maybe, this is his chance to let her know.



Both Kylie and Leo's characters were wonderful characters. Kylie reminded me so much of myself - someone who was (and is) more at home with a good book, rather than being at parties or whatnot. Learning that she's 'boring' really got to Kylie, and I love how though her character changed throughout the course of the book, it didn't mean she was wholly unrecognisable from who she was at the beginning; rather, she was a better, fuller version of herself. Leo's history comes through in dribs and drabs, and we learn that he is ignored by his overbearing parents, simply because he is interested in different things to them. As both come closer to each other, and reveals parts of themselves, I loved how the relationship never felt rushed, or fake, but it seemed natural.



Obviously, you can't get through a YA contemporary without their being some drama, and I could've seen it coming from a mile off. That being said, the resolution of the 'issue' was done is a reasonable way, and I liked how it still showed Kylie and Leo to be teenagers, who don't always have their heads screwed on right, and simply aren't perfect. I'm looking forward to reading more from Amity in the future, because The Rules of Rebellion was an amazing YA novel, and more people should read this, ASAP!

The Quick Cut: A boy finds a list of rebellious things to do written by the girl of his dreams. Boy convinces girl to do them together and the sparks fly... along with the drama when his secret comes to light.

A Real Review:
This is one adorably cute and quick read that I managed to complete in a day. Young adult romance can be very tricky in the way it can get too schmaltzy or sometimes too adult feeling. In this case, it definitely hit the mark with feeling perfectly teen while still having a good balance of emotional angst.



Kylie is a girl with three sisters and a severe case of overprotective parents. With two of them being older who had plenty of boyfriend's, Kylie has issues with her younger sister Allie feeling trapped by their folks. Why can't they have a normal teenage existence and how come Kylie is so accepting of being locked up? Just because their older sister Maddie didn't bring home good guys meant they would do the same. Kylie is a girl with three sisters and a severe case of overprotective parents. With two of them being older who had plenty of boyfriend's, Kylie has issues with her younger sister Allie feeling trapped by their folks. Why can't they have a normal teenage existence and how come Kylie is so accepting of being locked up? Just because their older sister Maddie didn't bring home good guys meant they would do the same.

Well, what Allie says gets to her and she writes up a list of things to do before the end of the year. She doesn't want to be the goodie two shoes sister anymore. Unfortunately for her, she loses that page - which ends up in the hands of Leo.

Oh Leo... the lovesick boy with eyes for only one girl. It's almost perfect that this list ends up in his hands and even more so when he convinces Kylie to do it together. From the start, he can't help but note the smallest things she does and how much he likes it. I have to admit, even I fell for him a little bit at points with the way he dotes over her.



Too bad Leo has a secret and it's a doozy. I have to admit I saw this one coming considering they really set it up to be a bit obvious. On top of that, Leo becomes an absolute chicken - turning that romantic charm he had into a sudden need to choke a gag reflex. I get that this is our main drama here, but can we do it in a way that makes him look a little less demasculated? Too bad Leo has a secret and it's a doozy. I have to admit I saw this one coming considering they really set it up to be a bit obvious. On top of that, Leo becomes an absolute chicken - turning that romantic charm he had into a sudden need to choke a gag reflex. I get that this is our main drama here, but can we do it in a way that makes him look a little less demasculated?

These two are cute together, but I would've liked a little more of a spark between them. It felt like the chemistry wasn't quite as strong at certain points as I expected... certainly a disappointment for me.

Overall, a strong and smile worthy book with a gentleman for a boy. However, weak chemistry and some unfortunate plot decisions turn a loveable guy into a bit of a dud.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Leo Zimmerman has had a crush on his friend Kylie since forever, and has never had the guts to tell her. Then one day, a piece of paper falls to his feet, and he discovers it’s a list. A list that Kylie has made to help make senior year a memorable one. And who better to help Kylie complete her list than Leo? Maybe spending all this time together will help Kylie show that Leo is the guy for her….except Leo has a secret that could change everything between them, and it’s only a matter of time before Kylie finds out.