From Michael Dante DiMartino comes a vivid and imaginative fantasy adventure where art is power—and being creative can be deadly.

In a Renaissance-inspired world, art is forbidden.

Anyone caught creating it faces severe punishment.

Giacomo is a twelve-year-old orphan, surviving on the streets—until the day everything changes. He discovers he has a Genius—a magical, birdlike companion that embodies an artist’s creative spirit.

But having a Genius makes him a target.

Forced into hiding, Giacomo finds refuge in a secret group of young artists who are learning to harness their abilities through sacred geometry—turning creativity into a powerful and dangerous weapon.

As a ruthless enemy seeks ancient tools capable of immense destruction, Giacomo and his friends must risk everything to stop him—before their world is torn apart.

Fast-paced, imaginative, and visually rich, Rebel Genius explores creativity, identity, and the courage it takes to forge your own path.

✨ Genre: Fantasy / Middle Grade / Adventure
🌶️ Spice Level: None

📚 Series: Rebel Geniuses - Book 1

Creative, adventurous, and unique—perfect for readers who love magic systems, found family, and stories where art becomes power 🎨📖