* "This action-packed sci-fi novel, with deeper explorations of empathy, humanity, and the capacity to love, is a great choice for most collections." -- School Library Journal , starred review * "Equal parts K-drama (Korean drama) and sci-fi blockbuster, Oh blends futuristic tech, authentic Korean culture, and romance in this complex, utterly engrossing, and wholly fresh story that is sure to entice a wide array of readers." -- Booklist , starred review * "The story effortlessly blends elements of science fiction, romance, and drama.everyone can enjoy the blockbuster action and heartwarming drama of Oh's novel." -- Foreword Reviews , starred review "Oh debuts with an engrossing SF thriller that combines giant robots, Korean culture, and dystopian themes. It's a gripping, satisfying tale." -- Publishers Weekly "Warning! Don't start this book unless you have time to finish it in one sitting because you will not want to put it down! I read this book as fast as I could just so I could read it all over again! This is a heart pounding, wild action packed adventure with characters that you will fall in love with and that stay with you long after you've finished the book. It is one of the most vivid books I've read in a long time--it literally played like a movie in my head.
Stunning." -- Ellen Oh, author of Spirit Hunters , founder and president of We Need Diverse Books "Open the cover of Rebel Seoul and you'll enter the thrilling worlds of Old Seoul and Neo Seoul, where the lines between humanity and technology blur, oppression and treachery are ever-present, and battles are fought in the coolest giant robots in YA literature today. I was mesmerized from start to finish. Look alive, world, here comes Axie Oh." -- Mike Jung, author of Unidentified Suburban Object " Rebel Seoul is a stunning debut and a haunting read. Axie Oh will steal your heart with her deft prose and unforgettable characters. I couldn't put this book down. Don't miss it.
" -- New York Times bestselling author Ann Aguirre "Oh deftly weaves a high tech world contrasted with the old and traditional. Rebel Seoul's non-stop action is underscored by deeper themes of loyalty, love in all its forms, and the family we have and the family we choose. A thrilling and wonderfully layered debut." -- Cindy Pon, author of Want and Serpentine New Visions Award Winner, Tu Books Junior Library Guild Selection, Junior Library Guild.