| Genre | Gay / Fantasy / Curses / Elves/Fairies/Sidhe / High Fantasy / Magic / Royalty/Nobility / Romance / Action/Adventure / Humor/Comedy / Opposites Attract |
| Reviewed by | Serena Yates on 16-October-2026 |
SOMETIMES ORDER BECOMES CHAOS
Leopold Lane—after being “collected” for the Office of the Lost by Crispin Eladrin Moss’caladin—is tucked away cozily with his beloved office fae in their treehouse. Happily ever after, right? Not so fast.
Before Leo can even get settled, Crispin’s mother disappears, leaving Crispin in charge and his brother Aspin in a panic. As Queen of the Fae, she has also left them a little surprise: a bit of oxymoronic magic that turns their world upside down.
Crispin and Leo set off in search of the queen and a solution to their predicament. Aspin tags along, with some less-than-helpful friends. On the way they will discover important family secrets and learn new things about each other… and themselves. Nothing is simple when Chaos and Order get involved. Besides, it wouldn’t be a proper quest if it was straightforward, would it?
This second volume of the ‘Order and Chaos’ series takes off two weeks after the first one ended and is just as fabulous as the first book, if not more so. Leo and Crispin have barely settled into their new life as a couple when the disappearance of Crispin’s mother launches them into the next round of hair-raising adventures. Adventures which I think need to be read in order, or you might get lost in the fantastical web of magic, unusual creatures, and illogical/logical events that the authors have woven here. Also, please note that this review contains spoilers for book one.
Leo is still battling lack of self-confidence and fear of inadvertently causing destruction. He learns to trust his instincts more and figures out balance. Not to say that this is all easy-peasy, lots of things still go wrong, but there is a trend toward less disaster and more moving in the right direction. And as the new “King of Chaos” he slowly comes into his own in this story, much of that due to Crispin’s unwavering faith in him and his abilities.
Crispin, due to what turns out to be his mother’s curse, is suddenly a bit more chaotic, harbors self-doubt, and is easily distracted. It makes him understand Leo better and become even more patient. I loved how loyal Crispin is despite the “temptation” of yet another old boyfriend they encounter on their quest. But that is Crispin for you, he always sees what a person is really like underneath any external masquerades.
Crispin and Leo have become a couple in more ways than one. Yes, they live together, but what is more important is that they are learning how to work together. Blending order and chaos is not easy, but throughout this book working together and magicking together is the only way for them to get themselves and their companions out of mess after danger after threat. And there is also the growing love between two men who are literal opposites yet cannot stay away from each other. Very cute!
The Connected Worlds with all their different planets and places that are mysteriously bound together are becoming a more fascinating place with every book in this series. Some places turn out to be not connected for various reasons. The fact that some beings in the Connected Worlds have petitioned for our Earth to be disconnected (it can be quite dangerous and is an intimidating place – which I have to agree with) made me nod my head. But then, according to Crispin, there Is this: “Yes, every planet has chocolate. Most of it is imported from Earth. It’s one of the main reasons Earth was never disconnected.” Maybe the only reason.” Bravo to the authors for creating yet another laugh-out-loud moment!
If you like unlikely pairings, if you’re looking for another adventure of epic proportions set in this universe of never-ending betrayal and surprises, and if Crispin and Leo working together despite all the obstacles they encounter is your thing, then you will probably love this novel as much as I do. I certainly hope there will be a third book in this series! Soon!
DISCLAIMER: Books reviewed on this site were usually provided at no cost by the publisher or author. This book has been provided by Other Worlds Ink for the purpose of a review.
| Format | ebook and print |
| Length | Novel, 346 pages |
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| Publication Date | 07-October-2026 |
| Price | $6.99 ebook, $18.99 hardcover |
| Buy Link | https://www.amazon.com/Search-Lost-Chaos-Order-Book-ebook/dp/B0HD49PDN7 |
