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Tras el asesinato de su padre a manos de los soldados de Ombrazia, Rossana está dispuesta a hacer lo que haga falta para vengarse de ese sistema corrupto: experimentar con sus poderes como discípula de Paciencia, unirse a la rebelión y enfrentarse al chico que le partió el corazón.
Al ser el capitán más joven que ha habido nunca en la guardia del Palazzo, Damian es alguien de quien se espera fuerza y determinación, además de servir a los santos con absoluta devoción. Pero tres años luchando en una guerra interminable han dejado en él cicatrices más profundas de lo que le gustaría admitir… y miedo a enfrentarse a la chica que dejó atrás.
Ahora un asesino amenaza a los ciudadanos de Ombrazia. Y a pesar de que el número de víctimas no para de aumentar, en el Palazzo prefieren ignorar este problema… hasta que aparece el cadáver de un discípulo. Damian y Roz deberán unirse para encontrar al asesino. Y, mientras recorren los rincones más peligrosos de Ombrazia, descubrirán algo aún más siniestro. La oscuridad se cierne sobre ellos y el tiempo se acaba, ¿serán capaces de salvar la ciudad de un mal tan poderoso que amenaza con destruirlo todo en su camino?
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The ending of this (especially the epilogue) was really good. So good, it almost made up for having to deal with Roz all book. Almost. Oh, she was just so unpleasant the whole book. Following her was rough and I still don't like her. It's not just that she's a bad person, it's that she sets herself above people who are just like her in terms of morals. Damian was charming throughout and I enjoyed following him. He meant well and had a big heart, and even when I didn't agree with his decisions I could see where he was coming from. The world-building was solid. I want to know more about the saints, man. Give me more info on what they are and how they work and the followers of the others. Give me more of that and less of Roz! The mystery was solid and I enjoyed trying to sort out who had done the thing. I won't say I had it pegged, but I had a few suspicions. Admittedly, I was suspicious of nearly everyone towards the end so we'll call that a win in itself. I do love it when you think everyone is out to get the characters. I will read the next one in the series because I have to see where things are going.
Seven Faceless Saints is the debut novel by MK Lobb and what an incredible one it is.From page one, I was curious and truly invested in this fantasy world that reminded me partially of Renaissance Italy from the evocative world-building that Lobb blesses the reader with. The book gives us everything we could ask for, with a mysterious murder magical saints who have an almost cult following and a rebellion building amongst the citizens who want to destroy the corrupt system that disregards its citizens.Not only is there the mystery of just why so many people are dying throughout the city and their deaths seeming to be hidden away? But we get a second chance romance too with our heroine and rebellious Rosanna and the Guard who was foolish enough to break her heart; Damian..Damian has ptsd, a soldier haunted by the realities of war, and he's so beautifully written that his pain and haunted soul is one you wish to protect. Whereas Rosanna is a fierce and loyal disciple who will do what it takes to learn the truth to every doubt she's ever had and if it means the destruction of her enemies as well as the system itself? So be it.Lobb is a master storyteller and I couldn't believe that this was her first novel because it's incredible. The twists and turns Damian and Roz (alongside the reader as we're in the dark too) encounter are done so well that you're left on the edge of your seat or up to 3am needing to know more. To ensure the duo survive the next chaotic situation they're thrust into.Lobb has given us a series that takes you away from the chaos of reality, and ensures you're left hungering for more. I have a feeling that MK Lobb's books will find a place on my bookshelves well into the future if they're anything like Seven Faceless Saints.