With this hammer, we will strike the world anew. At sixteen, Neval Brennan dreams of escaping the poverty and prejudice of his upland village. Despised for his father's sins and hopelessly in love with his best friend's betrothed, Neval yearns for a life beyond the confines of his upland village. Yet all that changes when the ruthless Marian Empire arrives, threatening everything he holds dear. When a brutal attack strikes far too close to home, Neval finds himself the accidental leader of a doomed rebellion, making one last stand against the world’s mightiest empire. Thrust into the role of rebel leader, Neval must navigate a web of shifting alliances and impossible choices as the very people who once scorned him now turn to him as their last hope. As the true cost of rebellion is laid bare, Neval faces an agonizing decision: embrace the love and acceptance he's always craved, or sacrifice everything for a chance at a better life for his people? In a battle against a seemingly invincible empire, what will Neval surrender for a chance to rewrite his story and become the hero his people so desperately need? You’ve witnessed the grown firebrand. Now experience the spark that lit the flame and set the world ablaze. Meet Neval Brennan, the rebel Perfect for fans of Victoria Schwab, Sabaa Tahir, and anyone who loves a richly woven fantasy tale with complex characters, impossible odds, and a rebellion that will echo through the ages, The Rebel is an immersive journey you won't want to miss. Scroll up and one-click today to join the rebellion!