Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins

Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins
Published by Putnam Juvenile on April 8, 2014
Genres: Fantasy
Pages: 384 

Source: Sent to me for review by Penguin

Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal fighting instincts.

Just when life can't get any more disastrously crazy, Harper finds out who she's charged to protect: David Stark, school reporter, subject of a mysterious prophecy and possibly Harper's least favorite person. But things get complicated when Harper starts falling for him--and discovers that David's own fate could very well be to destroy Earth.

What an amazing book! It was funny, witty & I could not put it down! Harper was an easy likable character. She is a southern belle trying to be perfect. From being in countless clubs, keeping up good grades, being head cheerleader and attending cotillion, she has to spin about 1000 plates.

When she receives the duty to become a Paladin, she is anything but thrilled. Then Harper learns who she must protect- David Stark aka her nemesis. Life could not get crazier, but wait it does!

This book is full of action and laughs and it had amazing pacing! I loved reading Harper & David's constant banter and their obvious chemistry. Again the pacing was amazing, I did not get bored reading this book, once!

I cannot wait to continue reading this series! Plus the cover, if that doesn't draw you in I don't know what will.

If you are looking for a fun & witty & fantasy type of novel you need to pick it up. Plus it's got all the Southern charm you will ever need, Y'ALL.