Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publishing Date: February 20, 2024
Synopsis:
In this thrilling sequel to Seven Faceless Saints, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco, Roz and Damian must face their destiny as the world crumbles around them.
Damian Venturi isn’t aware of it yet. But as small shifts start to crack the foundations of the Ombrazian power structure after the Rebellion’s attack, cracks are beginning to show in Damian’s own facade. Uncontrollable anger is bubbling to the surface and can’t always be pushed down. Can he keep everyone safe, even from himself?
Rossana Lacertosa should feel victorious. She accomplished everything she set out to do, and more. The Rebellion’s attack set countless prisoners free and brought attention to the unfairness in the Palazzo’s structure. And Damian is back by her side where he belongs. Yet the war with Brechaat rages on and government officials are hellbent on keeping the status quo.
Then an Ombrazian general arrives from the front lines, and orders dozens of arrests, shipping Roz and Damian’s friends up north. Determined to free those who matter most, Roz and Damian set their sights on Brechaat. But their journey is dogged by strange magic, and Damian shifts further from the boy he used to be.
The complications of love, magic, faith, and war will keep readers eagerly turning the pages as they head towards the gripping conclusion in the Seven Faceless Saints duology.
My Review:
Seven Faceless Saints became one of my favorites last year. I have been anticipating this book since the moment I finished the first book. Disciples of Chaos by M.K. Lobb is full of twists and turns.
Just like in the first book, Roz and Damian’s love for each other was so heartwarming. Damian’s character changed a lot in this book due to some critical situations he had gone through in book one. He became more violent and aggressive, as if he was being controlled by some external force, yet he didn’t love Roz any less.
I love Damian even more in this book. Even when he was going through changes he didn’t understand, he said, I quote, “There is no version of me that doesn’t care about you, Roz.” He cares about her so much, to the point that my heart aches for him.
I loved the bonding between Roz and Dev. How she saw a brother in him was portrayed so well. Like I said in the beginning, there were so many twists, and each one of them was so unpredictable. I loved how the author expressed the corrupted system of Ombrazia, where Roz and Damian live. It was so realistic.
The ending was perfect, and I am so grateful that nothing I was worried about happened. This is such a magical, heartwarming, and action-packed read. I couldn’t possibly love this book more.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Book links:
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About the author:
M. K. Lobb is a fantasy writer with a love of all things dark— be it literature, humour, or general aesthetic. She grew up in small-town Ontario and studied political science at both the University of Western Ontario and the University of Ottawa. She now lives by the lake with her partner and their cats. When not reading or writing, she can be found at the gym or contemplating the harsh realities of existence.
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