M.K. Lobb

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.

In this thrilling sequel to Seven Faceless Saints, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco, Roz and Damian must face their destiny as the world crumbles around them. Damian Venturi isn't aware of it yet. But as small shifts start to crack the foundations of the Ombrazian power structure after the Rebellion's attack, cracks are beginning to show in Damian's own facade. Uncontrollable anger is bubbling to the surface and can't always be pushed down. Can he keep everyone safe, even from himself? Rossana Lacertosa should feel victorious. She accomplished everything she set out to do, and more. The Rebellion's attack set countless prisoners free and brought attention to the unfairness in the Palazzo's structure. And Damian is back by her side where he belongs. Yet the war with Brechaat rages on and government officials are hellbent on keeping the status quo. Then an Ombrazian general arrives from the front lines, and orders dozens of arrests, shipping Roz and Damian's friends up north. Determined to free those who matter most, Roz and Damian set their sights on Brechaat. But their journey is dogged by strange magic, and Damian shifts further from the boy he used to be. The complications of love, magic, faith, and war will keep readers eagerly turning the pages as they head towards the gripping conclusion in the Seven Faceless Saints duology.

In this high-stakes heist novel, an alchemologist and a con man team up to steal a rare necklace—but complicated feelings of attraction and deception threaten to destroy everything and everyone they love—for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Judy I. Lin. Within the dazzling halls of London’s Crystal Palace, the event of the season has arrived: The Great Exhibition. An opportunity for the greatest minds of the century to come together under one roof in an unprecedented display of art and invention. And for two unlikely partners in crime, it’s about to become the score of a lifetime. Charming conman Kane Durante works alone—or on occasion with his best friend, Fletcher. But when his boss, the infamous Kingpin of London’s magical dark market, gives him the impossible task of stealing a priceless artifact from the Great Exhibition, he knows it’s a job he can’t pull off alone. Enter Zaria Mendoza, daughter of one of London’s greatest alchemologists. Ever since her father’s death, Zaria’s been struggling to keep her underground business afloat, and impatient clients are becoming violent. When the infuriatingly handsome Kane offers her the promise of enough money to get out of debt and leave London entirely, she knows she can’t walk away from this dangerous partnership. But robbing one of the most public, heavily-guarded buildings in London isn’t going to be easy, especially when love and betrayal threaten to ruin everything they've worked so hard for.

Les saints sont miséricordieux. Toutes les histoires en témoignent. Mais elles racontent aussi qu'ils ont soif de sang... Dans la ville d'Ombrazia, les disciples bénis par les saints vivent dans l'opulence tandis que les défavorisés, dépourvus de magie, vivent dans la pauvreté et sont envoyés au front. Roz, pourtant bénie par Patience, refuse cette injustice. Emplie de haine depuis l'assassinat de son père, elle est prête à tout pour démanteler ce système corrompu. Tout juste nommé chef de la sécurité au Palazzo par son père, Damian est censé être impitoyable et servir les saints avec une dévotion indéfectible. Mais il est en réalité brisé par les années passées à se battre dans une guerre sans fin. Il doit faire ses preuves afin de prouver sa valeur. Lorsque des bénis et des défavorisés sont retrouvés assassinés, Damian et Roz sont forcés de faire équipe pour démasquer le meurtrier. Pourront-ils sauver la ville d'un mal qui menace de tout détruire sur son passage, alors que les saints eux-mêmes se mettent à trembler ?

Ce qui se cache au nord changera leurs destins... et celui d'Ombrazia. Après la libération des rebelles, Rossana et Damian pensent enfin avoir attiré l'attention des disciples sur l'injustice régnant à Ombrazia. Alors qu'ils s'apprêtent à défendre la cause des défavorisés, malgré la volonté des dirigeants à maintenir le statu quo, les rebelles sont arrêtés et envoyés dans le nord pour combattre l'armée de Brechaat. Déterminés à sauver leurs amis, Roz et Damian n'ont d'autre choix que de se rendre en territoire ennemi. Mais le périple s'annonce dangereux. La rumeur prétend que Brechaat grouille de puissants disciples de Chaos, et Damian lui-même semble être sous l'emprise d'une force néfaste. Pourront-ils sauver les défavorisés et mettre un terme à la guerre entre Ombrazia et Brechaat, sans se perdre eux-mêmes en chemin ?