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Seven Faceless Saints
by M.K. Lobb
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In M. K. Lobb's debut novel, Seven Faceless Saints, Roz and Damian undergo the horrendous task of solving murders for those who shouldn't have been able to be killed. While Damian works for the disciples who sent him to war, Roz orchestrates a rebellion after the death of someone dear to her. As their paths cross, deals are made. But with every mistake and failure, Saints come closer to rising.
I will admit that this book was difficult for me to get into at first. Partially because it was a library book (and deadlines for reading don't sit well with me) but also because this world and story was so complex - in a good way! I have always longed for fantasy mysteries, of which there aren't nearly enough (and this is one of the first I've ever read), and Lobb does a phenomenal job of placing a teeth-gritting mystery into an epic setting unlike what's been written before.
I truly enjoyed the depth of the characters and the world they were placed in. The mystery was rich, vivid, and compelling. The religious system was dark, brutal, and gritty. It was everything I wanted to see in such a novel and it paid off handsomely. However, there were some inconsistencies about whether illusions could be felt or not, which put me off a little each time the swap was made. I also felt like the story was missing something fundamental to pull me in fully. I know about 30% of the way in that this novel would be 4-stars from me. However, I am excited to see this universe expanded further in the next book, Disciples Of Chaos, and the conclusion to the Seven Faceless Saints narrative. Bring on the finale!
I will admit that this book was difficult for me to get into at first. Partially because it was a library book (and deadlines for reading don't sit well with me) but also because this world and story was so complex - in a good way! I have always longed for fantasy mysteries, of which there aren't nearly enough (and this is one of the first I've ever read), and Lobb does a phenomenal job of placing a teeth-gritting mystery into an epic setting unlike what's been written before.
I truly enjoyed the depth of the characters and the world they were placed in. The mystery was rich, vivid, and compelling. The religious system was dark, brutal, and gritty. It was everything I wanted to see in such a novel and it paid off handsomely. However, there were some inconsistencies about whether illusions could be felt or not, which put me off a little each time the swap was made. I also felt like the story was missing something fundamental to pull me in fully. I know about 30% of the way in that this novel would be 4-stars from me. However, I am excited to see this universe expanded further in the next book, Disciples Of Chaos, and the conclusion to the Seven Faceless Saints narrative. Bring on the finale!