I definitely don’t think this one was as good as the first book ... I think it’s because I didn’t like Ify as much as the main character of this one.
The story started out slower and didn’t pick up until about halfway through for me. It did get really exciting though at points which is why it earned 4 stars.
All in all, not as exciting as the first but definitely more of a thinking book. It makes you think about how people are perceived, how unjust things are in the world, and how hard it can be to move on from the hurts of the past.

Sisters trying to navigate war time and growing up. A good story for kids to read and has good representation as well.

This book was just sadly not for me! I was hoping for something different but it turned out to be something I was not expecting, which is okay and I'm sure someone else would love it!

The sequel to War Girls is definitely an enjoyable sci fi adventure. I liked this sequal a lot better than book one after learning about the world and knowing more with these characters. Definitely recommend

I ended up liking this book better then the first one.

This book speaks about how our past are important to our futures. How we move on from war, grief, life and how it effects the way we live in the present. I think that this message is extremely important especially in todays society

Rebel Sisters is set five years after the events in War Girls, and Ify has fully adapted to her new life in the Space Colonies. However, her old life and her new one begin to intersect when a mysterious virus sweeps through the refugee children that Ify is responsible for.

I found the beginning of Rebel Sisters very intriguing, but the story lost of a bit of momentum for me when Ify went back to Nigeria since it seemed like the virus plot really took a backseat to the rest of the story, which really focuses on memories, trauma, and healing. At first, I wasn’t quite sure how Uzo would fit into the story, but I ended up loving both her chapters and her journey throughout the book. Ify definitely grows and matures throughout this book, but I just didn’t find her chapters as compelling.

Overall, I thought that Onyebuchi did an excellent job examining how history affects us, and the role that our memories of trauma can play in determining our future. It was interesting to see both sides of the ethics of changing memories through Xifeng and Ify’s stories, although I was slightly surprised to see Xifeng become a villain in this book.

Rebel Sisters is a thought-provoking book that brings up a lot of philosophical questions. But it still didn’t quite work for me - I wish the virus plot had been more thoroughly integrated with the rest of the book, and I thought the ending came a bit out of nowhere (The way it was resolved is very deus ex machina, which I’m not a huge fan of). And while it is more of a companion novel to War Girls, you definitely should read that one to understand the full context of this one. If you enjoyed War Girls though, I would definitely recommend checking this one out!

This is the second book! It was very enjoyable for a sequel and even lived up to the hype of the first book—or maybe surpassed it. It’s such a great science fiction book! I recommend the series.

I will not be giving feedback on this book. I started it, and was not in the right mindset for reading it. When/if I do pick it up again, I will definitely leave a thoughtful review.

This has a lot of interesting ideas about government control of literally what people’s eyes see or what they remember. And we get a lot more of the setting than I remember seeing in the first book. However, this book is really hard to read for some reason. The pacing just makes it difficult to get into. But it’s a very interesting series overall.

I enjoyed "Rebel Sisters" more than the first book "War Girls" which I found difficult to get into without some research into the Nigerian Civil War first. "Rebel Sisters" combines how society deals with an extremely difficult history of genocide, a refugee crisis, privilege, and colonization. These important issues are dealt with in alternating chapters of perspective between Ify (now a medical officer helping refugees) and Uzo (a young synth helping an aid worker working to preserve memories of the war). Both voices are uniquely distinct, which I appreciated from a readers' perspective. Well done.

3.5/5 Stars

The sequel to War Girls, five years after the war that took place. Ify is now 19 years old, living in the Space Colonies, working to become a doctor. Back in Nigeria, Uzo, a synth who can't remember who she is, and an aid worker named Xifeng are working to preserve the memories of the lives lost during the war. When a mysterious virus breaks out in the children on the Space colonies, Ify and Uzo's world's collide.

I liked this more than War Girls, but it still wasn't my favourite thing I've read this year. I liked the theme of trying to work past trauma and what that means for different people. I did like how much Ify has grown from the first book but I thought the chapters from Uzo's POV were far more interesting than Ify's, because there was such a mystery behind her character. I like how we slowly learn more about her story as she becomes more self-aware and the story progresses. It took me a bit of time to get invested in the story and dragged quite a bit at the beginning. I read the first book right before this one, which would make you think that I would be able to dive into this one and be fully invested, but alas... that was not the case. The story was also a bit predictable, which was a bit disappointing.

Overall, it was alright, and I enjoyed it for what it was, but I didn't love it.

I've tried getting into this series multiple times, but it just didn't workout for me. I wanted to love it, but I just couldn't get invested into the story. I will try to pick this one up again in a few months and will update my review if anything changes.

A fantastic follow up to War Girls. Honestly, Tochi can do no wrong when it comes to storytelling. The worldbuilding is still top notch. And we get to see so much more of Ify and Uzo. There's also a really great examination of colonialization and imperialism, which couldn't be more timely.

I love love love this series!! These characters pull you in their strength, love , courage, and power. If you have not read any of these gems. You must get both and dive in this weekend!! You will not be disappointed and come out feeling like a warrior!!

Thank you NetGalley and PenguinTeen for providing me with an eARC in exchange for honest review.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Rebel Sisters, picks up five years after the events of War Girls and there is a lot of aftermath from the war, which is what one should expect. Once again, I appreciate Onyebuchi's honesty and willingness to hold onto the harsh realities and consequences of war. Nothing is sugar-coated and it shouldn't be, however the material is still mindful of the targeted YA audience it serves. Rebel Sister highlights the necessity of recognizing our past so that we are able to overcome and progress. A key element surrounding this story is trauma, the effects of it and how it does not have to serve as an irrevocable hindrance for our futures. War is devastation, death, pain and change - coping with a changed society and being forced to acclimate to a new or modified way of life is an adjustment. The author clearly explores the implications of the catastrophe of war and the true harm it plagues on society. It serves as both a recognition of things that have happened in the past, but also a warning to the reader of what can again occur in our present.

There is still hope though. This book is not all doom and gloom, it presents us with choice and the willingness to forgive. It imparts moments of self-reflection and showcases what we think about ourselves, what limit we set can determine differing outcomes. This one was hard to read at times, but it asked some very pertinent questions. I also really enjoyed seeing several familiar faces from War Girls and witnessing both the evolution but also devolution of certain characters.

3.5 stars.

An enjoyable sequel! Unfortunately I didn't like this as much as the first book but I still had a good time reading this. I loved that this book still held the parts that I loved from the first one like the character developments and the sci-fi elements to the plot. But it did take me a while to get into it which I think ruined the reading experience for me. The pacing I wish was different and the story moved forward quickly and differently.

Will I still continue this series? Yes, I need to see this through!!!

There are some sequels that can function as stand-alone novels, in my opinion Rebel Sisters is not one of them. Potential readers definitely need to have read and remember War Girls, since much of the plot is about characters dealing with the emotional and physical fallout from the events in the first novel. Ify is now a medical professional in the Space Colonies, working with the refugee population. A mysterious illness has struck refugee children, leaving them comatose and their bodies failing. She is sent back down to Nigeria, where she encounters Xifeng, an aid worker trying to preserve the truth of the Biafran War, and Uzo, a synth developing a sense of self.

Rebel Sisters makes use of both Ify and Uzo as narrators, which can cause a bit of whiplash for readers. Uzo’s narration is stilted, and while it makes sense in the end, it can be difficult to switch back and forth. It’s a very solid sequel, and I enjoyed reading it - once I reread the first book in the series to remind myself of who everyone was and the details of the plot. A reminder that the wounds of war aren’t healed magically by a cease-fire, and full of relevant commentary on the refugee crisis, climate change, racism, and nationalist movements around the globe. Not a particularly happy story, but there are moments of hope.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.

Thank you to PenguinTeen, Razorbill, and Netgalley for the e-copy of this book. I really enjoyed War Girls and had super high hopes for Rebel Sisters -- the verdict is in.... I LOVED IT.

How do we examine our pasts as we move through trauma? Can we change or are we forever defined by things that have shaped parts of ourselves? The world building continues to grow through this novel and I loved all of the new details! The characters growth was hard to go through emotionally but I felt so connected. As a survivor of trauma and abuse, I really could feel their emotions as they just try to push forward. I think that the action and adventure fell a little short in comparison to War Girls but it was still a fantastic 5 star dystopian follow up. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone who loves this genre!

I loved War Girls and I was so excited to receive the ARC of Rebel Sisters! One thing that really troubled me while reading was Uzo's POVs (points of view). While I loved the language change to show the different way of thinking, it was really hard to read the intense action scenes with this style of writing. It often took me out of the world and made me have to slow down my reading in order to understand what was going on, which wasn't great since I like to read action scenes quickly so I can get even more immersed in the scenes.

One thing I liked about War Girls was the fact that it was character driven. This book was more plot driven, which isn't a bad thing, but it was different enough that it was harder for me to get into. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and loved coming back into this world! I can't wait to read more from Tochi!

The sequel to War Girls. I really enjoyed this book along with the first one. I've learned a lot about the history, the characters and I love the world building. I think I enjoyed the first book a little more as this one I felt disconnected with the characters when I didn't in War Girls. Still enjoyed it.