Hi friends, although I’m on hiatus at the moment I’ve scheduled this spotlight as I’m part of the blog tour hosted by TBR & Beyond Tours for Seven Faceless Saints by M.K. Lobb.
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Seven Faceless Saints (Seven Faceless Saints #1)
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 7 February 2023
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Thriller
📖 SYNOPSIS
In the city of Ombrazia, saints and their disciples rule with terrifying and unjust power, playing favorites while the unfavored struggle to survive.
After her father’s murder at the hands of the Ombrazian military, Rossana Lacertosa is willing to do whatever it takes to dismantle the corrupt system—tapping into her powers as a disciple of Patience, joining the rebellion, and facing the boy who broke her heart. As the youngest captain in the history of Palazzo security, Damian Venturi is expected to be ruthless and strong, and to serve the saints with unquestioning devotion. But three years spent fighting in a never-ending war have left him with deeper scars than he wants to admit… and a fear of confronting the girl he left behind.
Now a murderer stalks Ombrazia’s citizens. As the body count climbs, the Palazzo is all too happy to look the other way—that is, until a disciple becomes the newest victim. With every lead turning into a dead end, Damian and Roz must team up to find the killer, even if it means digging up buried emotions. As they dive into the underbelly of Ombrazia, the pair will discover something more sinister—and far less holy. With darkness closing in and time running out, will they be able to save the city from an evil so powerful that it threatens to destroy everything in its path?
Discover what’s lurking in the shadows in this dark fantasy debut with a murder-mystery twist, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco.
⚠️ CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS
Various types of violence (shooting, poisoning, beheading), graphic descriptions of blood/bodies, death of parents/ friends/ siblings, a parent depicted with memory loss/confusion, PTSD and flashbacks, descriptions of war, prejudice, religious intolerance, hallucinations, paranoia, alcoholism, and mentions of self-harm.
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But really, how good does this book sound? I’m still in the process of reading this right now and I’m looking forward to diving back in (y’know when my job stops murdering me 😭) and giving it my full attention ASAP because I’m loving the mix of dark mystery and saints blessed magic. Something really sinister is going on and I can’t wait to find out what it is!
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.
Her debut novel SEVEN FACELESS SAINTS will be published February 7, 2023 by Little, Brown (Hachette). The sequel, DISCIPLES OF CHAOS, will follow in early 2024. M. K. is represented by Claire Friedman at InkWell Management.
Have you read Seven Faceless Saints or is it on your TBR?
dinipandareads 
DINNY THIS SOUNDS FABULOUS AND ABSOLUTE AMAZINGNESS AND I CANT WAIT TO READ IT AND ALSO FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS?? good luck with life <33
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It was good! I really enjoyed it and I’m kinda bummed that my reading experience with it was so patchy cos it was really good and exactly the kind of book I would’ve sped through in one sitting had I not been completely losing it at work! 😂 So, I hope you enjoy it if you pick it up, Anoushka!
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Can I also just say, I don’t know when you revamped your blog but it’s absolutely beautiful. I love how purple and light and happy it looks. It truly reminds me of you and your personality. Continue your hiatus and take your break ❤ love and miss you.
Also, I really can't wait to read this one. It sounds so interesting!
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Leelynn! I appreciate you 💜 It’s been a slow WIP but my blog has definitely changed since the first time you swung by—I can’t even remember how many changes I’ve made since then, haha. I’m glad to see you blogging again, friend. I hope to come back to the blog this week!
Also, I just finished reading this today and really enjoyed it! I hope you do too 🙂
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I’m curious about this one and look forward to reading your review. Take it easy Dini – hope you get to relax a bit from the work stress!
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Um…That cover CREEPS me out!
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Haha, that cover does creep me out too but it also is part of the reason why I wanted to read it too (oddly, since I’m a super chicken, lol)! 😂
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It’s DEFINITELY on my TBR and I need to pick it up like yesterday 😍
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I just finished it today and I really enjoyed it. Already looking forward to the next book 😃
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I keep seeing this one everywhere…very tempted to add it to the TBR!
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Just finished it today. Really enjoyed it 😃
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This one is new to me and it sounds really good.
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