Thank you to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for this e-ARC of Disciples of Chaos for an honest review. I won't lie, this was kind of a struggle to get through and I wish it was more memorable than it was. I think I liked where this was going as far as the plot went but overall, I think this checks all of the interesting YA elements but I just wish I enjoyed it more than I did.

4 stars

I'm so sad this duology is over! One of the things I really enjoyed about it was that I never knew what was going to happen next which I feel like can be challenging in YA novels. They usually feel predictable but this one wasn't. I was so excited to see all of the characters again and the constant action was great. A thrilling conclusion to the series

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

This thrilling sequel to *Seven Faceless Saints* keeps readers on edge as Roz and Damian face both external and internal battles in a world torn apart by war and power. The deepening complexities in Damian's character, as he struggles with uncontrollable anger and the looming influence of Chaos, add a compelling layer of tension to the narrative. Roz, though victorious in her rebellion, finds herself caught in the relentless grip of war and a government resistant to change. Their journey to free their friends is filled with gripping action, emotional turmoil, and dark twists that make for an enthralling read. Fans of *Leigh Bardugo* and *Kerri Maniscalco* will find this duology a captivating blend of magic, love, and war.

This was one hell of a ride at no point did I know where the story was going to go.
My favorite thing about this series is how its not a predictable YA story and making it a duology was perfect.

I tried several times to complete this one, but never have characters been so unlikeable and hard to relate to. It’s sad that such an intriguing setting was squandered. I mean really how wrong can one go with a murder/mystery turned rebellion? That should be an easy win in theory! I did not enjoy the first book but I felt a mild curiosity about the sequel that I wish I hadn’t even bothered to satiate.


Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced reading copy

A great second book, and a perfect wrap up to Roz and Damien’s story. I liked that this book had a very different feel to the first while still being solidly in the same world and characters

While definitely different from the first book which was much more of a murder mystery this book was still a lot of fun, I absolutely LOVE the work M.K. has created in this duology and I can't wait to read what she comes up with next. A lot of really cool world building that enhanced my perspective of book 1. A great debut duology!

I don't know why I do this, but I always expect the sequel to be better than the previous book, so I had hope. Unfortunately, it was not true for this book. I got really bored with the previous book, so I expected this one to be better, and it wasn't. I felt the same as I did with the previous book. Bored as hell. I just couldn't believe how much I was torturing myself again. Honestly, I don't hate the book. It just wasn't for me. Maybe you love these kinds of books, all for you. It just wasn't to my taste.

Disciples of Choas is the second book in the SevenFaceless Saints series, where some are favored and are disciples of one of seven gods and those that are unfavored and are the poor and oppressed. As far as everyone knows, there are no disciples of chaos as he is the one who should never be worshipped and whose disciples are killed and never seen again. But as we all know, in fantasy, when something is told, it is poorly and has been extinguished; it is never really extinguished. What is the palazzo trying to cover up about the disciple of chaos, and who is keeping this war going? There are a lot of truths and lies in this series that are uncovered as Roz, a Disciple of Patience, starts to want to fight for those who are unfavored. There is the trope of the excellent character downward spiraling as he learns he is actually not good, and I especially loved the Romeo and Juliet-type sacrifice we get at the end. It is an exciting series that shows that questioning what you have been told is true sometimes leads to complicated truths, but truths need to be known.

This was a fantastic conclusion to this duology. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and I'm on board for anything MK Lobb writes.
She definitely had me anxiously fearing certain possibilities - but it was so good. 10/10 recommend!

A stunning conclusion to the duology, which builds spectacularly to a chilling Dark Night of the Soul moment. Romantic, bittersweet, and spine-tingling.

Thank you NetGalley and Little Brown books.

I really enjoyed reading Seven Faceless Saints last year and so I was looking forward to this sequel and actually cared about what will happen to Roz and Damian and their friends after book 1. I enjoyed the bit of murder mystery in Seven Faceless Saints which was sadly missing from Disciples of Chaos and although the stakes are a bit higher, I thought the plot was slower and the buildup was longer than the climax which isn't until the last couple of chapters. Admittedly, I'm also sad to have figured out the "big twist" earlier on and would have loved to see a longer execution of the action sequences.
Overall, though, I still enjoyed M.K. Lobb's writing and am excited for her next novel, To Steal From Thieves.

If you enjoyed Seven Faceless Saints, this is a solid conclusion for the duology.
Also, if you're a fan of Shadow and Bone, I highly recommend you check this series out, I think you'll enjoy the world!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced reading copy!

I didn’t enjoy the sequel as much, but in the way that it made me wish it was a trilogy. I wasn’t overly lost when I started. It does a great job of gently reminding you of the dynamics and happening of the world. But I think I would’ve enjoyed it much more if I read immediately after the first. (Maybe this is always true ...)

The story of Roz and Damian continues in spectacular fashion! The writing continues to be solid. I did feel there were a few jumps that were too quick for me - but it all worked out. I did guess large parts of the resolution but was still surprised by lots of details and events. I hope to read more from MK Lobb!

This sequel to the Seven Faceless Saints was very well written and picked up from where the first book left off. Like the first book, this one delves deeper into the complex political and magical systems as well as the complex dynamics and relationships of the characters. There are plot twists galore as well. Overall, this was a thrilling read and I'd recommend it to anyone.

Disciples of Chaos is the sequel to Seven Faceless Saints which has to be read first to get the back story. If i am honest I found the pacing of both books out of sync one moment the chapters were quick then they were a bit too long and took me out of the story.

I did like the dual point of views and for me Roz was the strongest character and also how M K Lobb managed to make the atmosphere dark when it was needed.

For me I would of liked to of seen the genre mix in Seven Faceless Saints woven into Disciples of Chaos as it would have given the story more oomph.

For all the above reasons Disciples of Chaos receives a score of 3 stars

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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 stars
Thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC of this book via TBR and Beyond Tours in exchange for an honest review!
Disciples of Chaos is the sequel to Seven Faceless Saints and continues the story of Roz and Damian after what happened in the first book.

<blockquote>“They say it rained the day Chaos fell from grace.” </blockquote>

Beware of spoilers for book 1!

I fell in love with this story and the world when I first discovered Seven Faceless Saints! I devoured the first book and with that ‘Oh my god’ ending, a sequel was bound to happen! Also, I’m Italian, so I’m always looking for Italian inspired books haha and this series is a perfect example of that!

The story starts of kinda sweet. Roz and Damian are happily together and see a hopeful future where the unfavored work together with the favored and have a say in their country and everything. Of course, that doesn’t quite go as expected and the story truly takes off! From the very beginning, the tension and vibe and atmosphere are there and you can’t help but continue on reading and reading!

I loved the little expansion of going towards Brechaat during this story and seeing how much of an effect the long war has had. The stark contrast really hits home and paints a perfect picture of the effects a war can have. I really loved how we got to see the other side so to speak.

Just like in the first book, there were multiple POVs used to tell this story, and not just Roz and Damian. I just really like this intriguing way to give little snippets of information and what also keeps me on my toes while reading this book! It really made me more invested in the story itself.

I just love love love these characters so much!! The contrast in Damian’s character was the most interesting thing of all! The anger, the changes in his thinking; but the most amazing for me was how deeply he still loved Roz despite it all and how he would continue to do anything for her! Roz is still very much a firecracker, running hot and super fierce in protecting what she believes for, no matter the consequences. Both are a force to be reckoned with!
<blockquote>“I don’t care about being good. I care about making the rest of the world right. And if I have to be bad in order for that to happen, then so be it.” </blockquote>

Their love is just amazing and a love so deeply you can only hope to achieve that if you haven’t already! They would do anything for each other, even if it breaks their own hearts in the process. The unwavering feelings shine true the whole way and fitted perfectly in the story.

So, lets talk about that ending for a moment, because HOLY DAMN! My heart was in my throat, my breathing stopped, I was sweating like crazy! Talk about an ending that takes you on a roller coaster ride for the last few chapters! I did not see coming that it would play out quite like that, but I had suspected a similar scenario. Still, I was blown away by the execution and writing!

Overall, Disciples of Choas is an amazing sequel to an amazing duology. It ties together perfectly and takes it up another notch! HIGHLY recommend this to all who love a good romantasy!

PS: bummed we didn’t get a matching Fairyloot edition to go with the stunning Seven Faceless Saints edition T_T

Disciples of Chaos is the fast-paced second book in M. K. Lobb’s Seven Faceless Saints duology. I read Seven Faceless Saints in December 2023 and liked it so much I immediately preordered this title even though I had the eARC. I just knew it was going to be good and I was going to want to own it. Lobb created a world here where blind faith and the worship of the divine are the root of evil. Religion is a tool of the system and it only benefits the privileged. While not a new idea in fantasy, it’s something uncommon enough that an atheist like me takes special notice when books like these pop up.

Disciples of Chaos picks up almost right where Seven Faceless Saints left off, which I felt was a good narrative and artistic choice for Lobb to make for both the story and the readers. The consistency of the story arc from book to book is so smooth it almost feels as if Lobb wrote this duology as one huge tome and then had help editing it into two smaller tomes and the only thing that truly mattered was finding the exact right place to divide the two. As a result, Disciples of Chaos is more plot-heavy than Seven Faceless Saints, which was more heavy on world building and characterizations.

Disciples of Chaos runs at a fast clip, with a lot of action, plot development, relationship developments between Roz and Damian, a ton of inner angst for Damian, and a good amount of political intrigue (which I’m such a sucker for).

While I liked the first half of this duology more, I can honestly say this entire story is entirely worth the hype.

I was provided a copy of this title by NetGalley and the author. All thoughts, opinions, views, and ideas expressed herein are mine and mine alone. Thank you.

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