The Legion of Pneumos - Novella III
The Rebel
Vault
With this hammer, I will strike the world anew.
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. One-click today to join the rebellion!
Reader's Guide
Check out these discussion questions, quotes to ponder, character interviews, and everything you need for your next weekly book club meeting, all in The Rebel Guide!
Design Discussion
What exactly is a book aesthetic? What’s it used for? How do you go about making one? And what exactly do each of the images in the The Rebel cover mean?
To find out the answers to these questions and more, check out this blog post on creating the Aesthetic of The Rebel!
Meet the Cast
How does Neval really feel about his father? Does Erik realize the harm he’s caused his son? Where do Tegan’s feelings really lie? If you enjoyed The Chaos Looming edition of Meet the Cast, then you’ll love the newest edition featuring the cast of The Rebel!
One of my favorite parts of any new writing project is the process of character creation! Backstories, motivations, goals, and stakes – these all come together to make characters feel life-like and unique. Many of those core components can be symbolized by a character’s name, and I’m often asked about the meaning behind these names. In fact, character name meanings are one of the most common questions I get asked! So here they are, your favorite The Rebel characters and the names that define them.
Character Features
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Soundtrack
Check out the official The Rebel Reading Soundtrack! This playlist includes some of the many songs I listened to throughout the long process of writing The Rebel, but split up by chapter so that you can listen along as you read. Enjoy!
Writing & Worldbuilding
Writing fantasy certainly isn’t for the faint of heart. Creating a world that feels expansive and lived in while not overwhelming is a challenge that writers the world can’t help but bemoan. But for me, it’s also one of the most exciting things about fantasy writing. Check out these blog posts where I dive into the details of creating exciting settings, political intrigue, historical nuance, and much more! I promise you’ll have a brand new appreciation for The Rebel and all the love and thought that went into creating the Legion of Pneumos world.
Writing “The Rebel” has been a deeply personal and transformative journey for me, one that spans several years and numerous life changes. This novella is more than just a story of revolution and unrequited love; it’s a narrative deeply rooted in the complexities of community, personal identity, and the human spirit.
Check out this interactive, clickable map that details the history, geography, and culture of Loren.
Secrets of
The Rebel Dispatches
What are the legacies we leave behind? Do they give our efforts meaning? Take a sneak peek at these secret dispatches, straight from the desk of the Magister Secretorum, the Marian Empire’s chief spy master. Find out for yourself what rebel secrets Ceffí may be hiding . . .
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
H.B. Reneau is an author of YA fantasy and contemporary fiction. Author, ER doctor, and proud dog mom, H.B. Reneau is known for her character-driven, genre-crossing fiction that draws on her experiences in both medicine and the military. When not writing or at the hospital, she can be found hiking, drinking coffee to excess, and getting lost in new cities with her spaniel Rory.
