I loved the first book in this series and will continue to read books by M.K Lobb in the future. However I did feel as if this sequel was unnecessary. The tension and romance that I loved in the first book didn’t really exist, and the plot was very slow moving. I felt like this would have been fine to end after the first book, however I will still be reading future books by this author!

I want to thank NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Children for providing me with an egalley of this book to read and given an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Picking up right where Seven Faceless Saints left off, Damian and Rosanna suffered at the hands of a disciple of Chaos and won. Now they face a new power that has come to usurp. Escaping their captivity, they run towards their enemy only to find the enemy may not be truly who they think it is.
This review will be very vague as I don't want to spoil the first book.
I expected so much from this book. I loved the first installment in this duology. The theme of the saints and their hold on society was so interesting and the ending took a turn that kept me wanting for more. I knew something odd was up with Damian and I knew Roz was going to do her best to find out what it was.
I enjoyed the world building a bit more in this book. In the first book I felt like i was missing some important background with that. But this book really dove into the saints and the stories that went along with Chaos and Patience and why things were set the way they were.
This book took the turn I thought it might. The predictability came to me once the ending of the first book happened. I just wasn't sure how it would move forward. And then when I started reading I saw it would and wondered how the author would handle it. In the end, I just didn't feel satisfied with it. It felt like it was missing something important.
In all honesty, I found the pacing in this book to be very slow compared to the first book, which I flew through. It took me over a month to read this as I just didn't feel the pull I had with the first.
The romance wasn't really where I wanted it to be. I was loving the connection Damian and Roz built throughout the first book. I was hoping that connection would continue in this book. But it didn't. I do understand that was part of Damian's transformation, him pulling away and beginning to be something else, but it just didn't seen organic. I actually came to loathe Damian, but perhaps that is what the author was going for.
The action was good in this book. And I like the journey the characters took along the way. We met some new and interesting characters and of course saw those we knew from book one.
I do love the author's writing and the fact that she chose to continue the dual POV in this book. It really gave great insight into the characters and their inner turmoils. Though it wasn't truly a dual POV since we did see Milos and Kieran speak in their chapters, but most of the focus was on Roz and Damian.
But overall I just wasn't as satisfied with this one. Specifically the ending. I understand there needed to be a sacrifice, though I thought the author would somehow come up with a way to turn it. I just didn't understand the need to have the twist happen and then all of a sudden it goes from not so happy to sort of happy. That just left me wanting a better wrap up.

Thank you so much to Little Brown for sending me an early copy of this book! All opinions are my own!

Have you been searching for a duology that will give you such poetic symmetry that you will want to cry at the beauty of it? Well look no further!

This is the absolute perfect ending to this story, and I literally have no notes on how it could have possibly been any better. The romance is so bittersweet and the depth to which it goes is something that will leave you wondering if love like this actually exists. The angst of it all, the pinning that mirrors book 1, the way their story is woven into the fabric of the world. Just stunning.

Don't get me started on the way this world is so unique. It feels familiar in the sense that of course it's gods and magic. But when you dive into it, every turn is a new surprise and something that you've never encountered and never could have dreamt of. Not to mention the lore that is woven into this book.

Then there are the side characters who will make you cry just as much as the main two. The ideals that are at the heart of this story and the family of people fighting for them. It's all so touching yet full of angst to the point that you won't want to put it down for even a moment.

Please get your hands on this duology the moment it's finished. You will not regret a second of it!

Big thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for the chance to review this book pre-release. This was a fantastic follow up to the first book, and really expanded on the world, and the characters. I loved being back in this world, and Ms. Lobb did a fantastic job carrying on the exact same quality and intensity of the first one. A more formal review will be available on my IG/TikTok and Goodreads.

Thank you Little Brown Books for Young Readers and Netgalley for this eARC, these opinions are my own. A great followup to Seven Faceless Saints! Roz and Damian have stopped Enzo and now they can move forward in creating a new Ombrazia. But when they are once again betrayed they end up on the run, while also trying to rescue a few friends from the war. When they end up in Brechaat they just may find that things aren’t what they seem. Damian is battling with himself not knowing what is happening but feeling like Enzo may have left a mark. Roz is determined to save him and also her people. But the situation may just be bigger than either ever could have imagined. Can they save the ones they love? Can they survive without losing themselves along the way? M. K. Lobb writes a fast paced follow up that will have readers hooked and unable to put the book down! Roz and Damian continue to be their badass selves, willing to do just about anything for the other! So many secrets are revealed and you’ll be on the edge of your seat figuring them all out! Highly recommend reading if you enjoyed Seven Faceless Saints, but even if you haven’t read that one yet, no better time than now to start! Do suggest that if you’ve read Seven Faceless Saints you reread it before reading Disciples of Chaos, just little things that connect better if you have better recall of the first book! Can’t wait to read it again!

While I really enjoyed the first book, I think this one fell a little flat for me. I think the expansion of the world was cool and I enjoyed learning more about the lore, but I think some things were rushed. I also felt less connected to the characters overall and the found family aspect just wasn't clicking for me. Overall I think this conclusion was fine but I was wishing for more.

I was so excited to be approved to read DISCIPLES OF CHAOS by M.K. Lobb! I had the opportunity to read an ARC of SEVEN FACELESS SAINTS as well, and have been eagerly anticipating the sequel. And let me tell you, DoC does NOT DISAPPOINT. Lobb's characters and worldbuilding are so immersive, and the twist around the 75% mark almost made me throw my phone across the room!

All in all, an excellent end to the duology. Look for this when it comes out!

I enjoyed this duology and I think I even like book one better than before simply because book two lent so much explanation to the main characters' relationship and their backgrounds bringing them to the people they evolved into. I liked how this was a bit of a quest and brought in more supporting characters as well. Lobb clearly shows her knowledge of politics, especially historically and really brings to light the multi-faceted views on causes and makes you see multiple perspectives on war. Then she added in Saints, and magic and how much it affects those with faith in their religion or fear from the unknown. I foresaw some of the conclusion and worried it was not looking good for our main love interests but was surprised to see how it worked out and was left feeling satisfied. Lobb created a thought-provoking story with elements that made this story unique.

Lobb writes a stunning conclusion to Seven Faceless Saints. This book did not fail to take you on a wild ride of twists and turns as the events played out. The book was fast-paced as the author kept the story moving at each breathtaking turn. Lobb's writing balanced the emotion, heartbreak, and romance plots of the beautifully. She also did a wonderful job of escalating her worldbuilding without it subtracting from the story. I loved the deeper dive into the lore of the saints and Roz and Damian's story as they unraveled those mysteries.

I cannot wait for more from this author. This is a duology you do not want to miss!

4.5/5

Okay, yes, yes, and yes! I'm obsessed with how this duology ended! It is both romantic and heart-breaking and full of so many new twists and turns and reveals that kept me absolutely riveted. Also, I don't know what it is, but there is something about Lobb's writing style that just scratches a very specific itch in my brain.

Anyway, all that to say, if you liked *Seven Faceless Saints* then you will LOVE its conclusion.

This was an absolutely fantastic sequel to an amazing book.

I requested an ARC of this book because I fell so deeply in love with Seven Faceless Saints that I couldn’t bare to wait any longer for the rest of the story—and I was not disappointed.

The story was beautifully crafted with a mix of realistic suffering under war and incredibly unique lore. The story of the saints and their magic was so much fun to be in and to discover each layer of. The dark parts of worship and power were written so well, an intriguing twist on what we normally think of in stories about saints and gods and their powers.

I was so angry when reading the start of the book because Lobb managed to write self-righteous antagonists so perfectly that I wanted to fight them myself. Not only does she write antagonists well, but I fell even more in love with Roz and Damian—and with their love story.

I messaged the author about this on Instagram—but I would fail to my knees and worship Damian Venturi.

An absolutely wonderful read that I will read again and again. I cannot wait until the physical copy comes out.

Fans of the first book are in for a treat and fans of dark magic and unbreakable love stories are sure to fall for this book.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sending me this eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I loved Seven Faceless Saints and was excited to read the sequel and it did not disappoint! The Disciples of Chaos was such a good ending to the duology and was everything I could have hoped for. It was action packed and fast paced, with lots of twists and reveals. We also got more world building in this book and got to see more of the history of the saints. I loved learning more about Patience and Chaos and their impact on the world. The ending was so well done. It felt bittersweet and made my heart ache.

If you enjoyed Seven Faceless Saints you will love this sequel. I am definitely going to recommend this duology to anyone looking for their next read!

When I saw this book was available to request from NetGalley I was so excited! Seven Faceless Saints was such a fun read this year. This one! Omg this one had me so anxious. I had theories of what was going to happen from book one so I was eager to see how they would play out. Roz & Damian really went through it with this book.

This takes place directly after what happens from Seven Faceless Saints & the struggles to change what has happened in Ombrazia & it’s citizens. Which is really relatable to real life but not so much you loose the fantasy elements. I have also decided that is something I love in the books I read.

Did I cry? Yup I did. The ending though. 😬 it’s going to take me some time to digest what happened. Holy cow.

Thank you to Netgalley and Little Brown and Company for the eARC!

This is the sequel to Seven Faceless Saints and it picks up right where the first book ended. We are thrusted into the "chaos" as soon as the Enzo was slain and the Palazzo elites were gone.

I think the way that Roz was written this time around was a lot better, she wasn't as insufferable, if anything there was more self loathing from Damian. Ultimately, what I took from both characters was that they were both feeling less than who they thought those around them wanted them to be. They both had internal struggles to be the best and saves those around them, but still felt a sense of self hate (they both ended up being what they didn't want to be - disciples & saints, the very ones who hurt them).

I also think the world building in this book was much better. We got more background on the saints and the roles they played in this world. The idea of the Antheneum was excellent, holding all the history and how people get lost in there wanting answers. I could see a whole other story spinning off this.

I know that the ultimate sacrifice at the end was made for love, but honestly, I think the main love story between Patience and Chaos was secondary to the character growths in each character. They seemed to change in good ways in this book.

I appreciated hearing from Damian more and hearing his inner turmoil. The author introduced new perspectives from Milos and Kiran at the end. I wish there was more to Milos so that his death at the end would be more impactful. Also with Kiran, if we had heard more, then the ending would have felt more wistful.

Overall I the pacing of this book was much better and I couldn't stop reading with the non stop action.

3.5 stars. When a book tells you over and over again how it's going to play out, you best believe it. Disciples of Chaos is not unpredictable in any way, but I still enjoyed the way it all played out (although I thought the ending was too happy for me overall). I love M.K. Lobb's writing style and the atmosphere she creates. It's not quite as good as the first book imo, mostly because I loved Damian's personality and he's much different in this book.

I liked this book better than the first, actually. I found the story more interesting, especially now that the world is more defined. I also liked the focus on more of the side characters. They were flushed out without taking over the rest of the story and their parts were very interesting. The war element was also well done. I think it helped to really understand the ages of those in the novel. Without giving too much away, the ending felt quaint. Almost too quaint in fact. If you like an ending where everything is all tied up with the bow, I think you will like the ending. To me, it was almost almost too neat.

I loved this duology. Very original lore and setting and the characters were well crafted yet relatable. I'm excited to see what Lobb puts out next.

The first book was amazing, this was a great sequel that brought the elements that I loved back. It was impactful and the characters were memorable.
I really like this author as they are great about keeping the reader engaged and fascinated with how quickly the book moves. The characters deal with a lot of inner turmoil from their choices in the previous book, and it is refreshing to explore that deeper side to them after their accomplishments.

MK Lobb can do no wrong! I am obsessed with Disciples of Chaos and so glad I could get my hands on it! I am OBSESSED

Seven Faceless Saints was one of my favorite reads of 2021/2022 so I was absolutely thrilled to be approved for an ARC of the sequel and it did not disappoint! I loved the contained setting of the first book but really enjoyed getting to see the characters break out of Ombrazia and explore more of this world, especially in Brechaat. I was especially excited to get back to Roz and Damian but loved our expanded cast of secondary characters, and how the elements of forced proximity forced difficult conversations between our rebels and former Palazzo security officers while also bringing about a conversation about who the real enemies are. The political allegory here was just as deftly handled in the first book and with today's current political events it felt especially important and timely.