In this parallel Gothic fantasy romance, Emil Gannon is an ancient fate seeing British vampire who is tortured by the gift of immortality—a gift he deems a curse. With each passing lifetime, Emil discovers the existence of his soulmate only to have her torn away leaving him haunted by a devouring darkness within.
Burdened by the deeds of his past and brutalized by his destinies, he has become numb to the world around him. With all hope lost, he follows a nagging tug deep in his soul that will transform his fate forever.
After rediscovering his soulmate, Phenice, Emil envisions the tragedies awaiting her. Driven by the agony of losing her once again, he races against time while chained by the confines of his own magic to accomplish the one thing he’s never been able to do—defy the Fates.
Will Emil be able to outmaneuver the Fates, accept his destiny, and tame the darkness within to save his soulmate? Or will chaos win and consume the world as he knows it?
Maddie Rose Andry is a survivor who has blossomed into a thriver. She’s a person with a tragic backstory, like most fairy tales, and she has risen above it to realize her dreams.
She has been in the medical world for two decades helping others do exactly the same thing. She writes Gothic Romance because it’s in her heart to write stories about the ‘darker’ emotions and how love, in all its forms, is the light to help us through the darkest days.
Through her fiction, Maddie encourages readers to connect with themselves as they embark on otherworldly journeys that reflect real-life traumas, obstacles, and explore how to overcome, heal, and thrive.
Chaos Resurrected was such a ride and I loved it! This time we get Emil’s POV, and while I liked him in Mortal End, now I’m fully obsessed. Getting a look into his past and what drives him made me appreciate his character so much more. The growth? Chef’s kiss.
The found family vibes in this book are everything. I loved how we got to see more of the whole cast, too. Where book one focused more on Phenice, this one really pulls all the threads together and sets things up perfectly for book 3. (Which I need immediately, by the way.)
The writing is beautiful, the world is dark and gothic in the best way, and I’m just fully hooked on this series. If it’s not on your TBR yet, fix that! Thanks to the author for the gifted ARC.
Once again, Maddie Rose Andry has dragged me—willingly and wide-eyed—through the shadows of my own expectations, only to prove me delightfully, deliciously wrong.
CHAOS Resurrected doesn’t merely run parallel to Mortal End; it dances beside it like a phantom twin—same blood, different soul. Told from Emil’s POV, this isn’t a rehash. It’s revelation. New angles, deeper truths, and puzzle pieces that click into place with eerie satisfaction. I usually roll my eyes at parallel narratives (do I really need the same story twice?), but this? This felt like Emil had been hiding a diary in the walls all along—and now we finally get to read it.
The world MRA has built is modern, grounded, and unsettlingly easy to slip into. No glitter-drenched fantasy realm here—just something familiar with a strange pull, like a song you swear you’ve heard before in a dream. You’ll wander through it and feel like you belong… but you won’t crash when you return to reality. No fantasy hangover here. (IYKYK.)
And the characters. Oh, the characters. They are not merely ink and prose—they are confessions whispered at midnight. I am wholly, irrevocably invested in their unraveling. My heart, fickle and divided, cannot decide between the enigma that is Dante and the ache that is Aiden. This book has done nothing to help my emotional treason. In fact, it may have made it worse. (Deliciously worse.)
If CHAOS is what resurrection looks like, then may the end never come.
Oof. Thank you so so much Maddie Rose Andry for giving me the honor of being one of your ARC readers. I read book 1, mortal end, as part of a traveling book club and when it came to an end, I knew I had to know what happened next. Book 2c Chaos Resurrected is told from the POV of Emil, which usually isn’t my jam. I’m not a - read multiple books with the same time period but different POVs - kind of girl. But a couple chapters in, I realized that maybe… just maybe I AM that kind of girl because I found myself needing to know more, needing to understand the past, the present and the inevitable, from Emil’s perspective. And it turns out, I liked it even more than book 1, Phenice’s POV. “She has to want to come back, Emil, make sure to give her a reason to return.” … let me tell you… you’ve given ME a reason to return, and I can’t wait for this official release and to follow the journey even further.
If you loved Mortal End like I did, you will DEVOUR this book!!
CHAOS Resurrected runs parallel to Mortal End, as in this book comes from Emil's POV, while ME was from the POV of Phenice. I already love stories where you get different POVs, but this was so masterfully done and impressively written, and the fact that it was an entire book was amazing. In CR, you'll read some familiar scenes from ME, but you also get the added bonus of several scenes that we didn't get before. I loved reading from the opposite POV and seeing what was running through Emil's mind compared to what was going on with Phenice in ME.
The extra scenes we get in CR really add a lot of depth to not only his character but to the story as a whole. You learn what was happening 'behind the scenes' so to speak, in book one, and discover secrets, some of which are literally mindblowing when you look at the story as a whole.
In CR, you dive more into the mind of Emil, but you also get to discover more about the other characters and their part in the story. This one dives more into their powers, actions, and past, and made me love them all even more. All of the characters, to me, are so important to the story, and I don't see any of them as 'side' characters—we have a whole host of MCs here. The relationships in this book are incredible and realistic, and the found family trope is so well done. The relationships are not always happy and sunny; there is tension and anger in these relationships as well, which makes them even more relatable. But when there's banter, it's on point. I laughed so much while reading this (and I also cried).
True to form, the Queen of Chaos (AKA Maddie Rose Andry) ends this one much like the ending of Mortal End, a cliffhanger that will make your jaw drop and have you begging her for more. This series is emotional, deep, and amazingly well written—and we're only on BOOK TWO!!!
We continue the dark and mythological journey of the Cursed and Fated Vampires series, this time shifting the lens to the ancient and weary Emil Gannon. While the book succeeds in expanding the lore and providing a gritty, behind-the-scenes look at the events of the previous installment, it struggles with character distinction. To me, the narrative voices are remarkably similar across the board. Whether the reader is following the internal monologue of a centuries-old vampire or hearing from a modern human, the tone and cadence of the prose remain largely the same. This lack of a distinct linguistic identity for each character makes it difficult to feel the weight of their varying ages or backgrounds, often resulting in a reading experience where the dialogue and thoughts blend into a singular, uniform style.
While Emil and Phenice are the designated anchors of the story, their central romance often feels eclipsed by the more vibrant secondary cast. Characters like Dante and Aiden frequently steal the spotlight, possessing a spark and a sense of unpredictability that the protagonists sometimes lack. Because the main couple is so heavily defined by their eternal curse and repetitive cycle of tragedy, their interactions can feel somewhat stagnant compared to the dynamic energy of the supporting ensemble. I find myself more invested in the backstories and quips of these peripheral figures, who seem to offer a refreshing break from the heavy, occasionally repetitive emotional weight carried by the fated mates.
🍵Final Verdict Ultimately, Chaos Resurrected is an atmospheric addition to the series that will likely satisfy those already committed to the overarching mythology, though it may leave some readers wanting more from the execution of its leads. The world-building is ambitious and the psychological exploration of trauma is handled with genuine care. For those who enjoy a moody, fated-mates saga and don't mind a uniform prose style, this sequel provides necessary context for the trilogy's grander design, but it remains a work where the supporting cast truly shines.
Emil Gannon, a centuries-old vampire cursed with immortality and visions of fate, is tormented by the repeated loss of his soulmate, Phenice, across lifetimes. Haunted by darkness and desperate to break the cycle, he must defy the Fates and confront his own inner demons to save her before tragedy strikes again. This book is in parallel to Book 1 - Mortal End.
I loved being inside Emil's head, especially after spending all of book one in Phenice's perspective. Maddie did a beautiful job writing the male main character’s POV—I thoroughly enjoyed seeing what shaped Emil into who he is and how that contributes to his grumpy demeanor. His growth by the end of the book was so satisfying, and I loved how he kept pushing forward and fighting for love. One of my favorite things about this book was the way the caste supported him throughout everything—I'm a sucker for a found family, and this story delivered that beautifully.
Now, as for the plot—I loved getting the bits and pieces that were missed in Book One due to being in Phenice's POV. While this book is a parallel novel to the first, it’s absolutely essential for moving the plot forward and deepening the story. I cannot believe we were left with yet another cliffhanger—these are brutal! I’ll be over here eagerly awaiting Book Three to find out what happens next. Overall, I’m obsessed with this series and highly recommend it! Please check trigger warnings before reading, as tough topics are touched on.
Rating: 4/5 Spice: 3/5
Tropes: Chosen One Found Family Mental Health Rep Touch Her & D!e Burn the World for Her Time Travel Fated Mates
Thank you so much Maddie Rose Andry for this eARC, all thoughts are my own.
Maddie Rose Andry delivers chaos in her emotionally charged, highly anticipated sequel, gothic fantasy, CHAOS Resurrected. Where Mortal End followed Phenice, CHAOS follows her soulmate Emil as he battles fate in every lifetime, cursed to lose his beloved time and again. Desperate to end their torment once and for all, Emil vows to finally break the cycle and defy the Fates’ wretched plans.
Although romance is at the forefront, the character growth is second to none in this book. Emil, who starts as a despaired shell of a man, morphs into a bold, ferocious, protective God-like vampire to rival all other paranormal creatures. With sweeping devotion, unparalleled love, and fierce found family, Emil’s tireless and endless pursuit of freedom and love is so compelling, so endearing, that you can’t help but race against time with him.
While CHAOS Resurrected is technically a retelling from an alternate Point of View, it is recommended to read Mortal End first. Much is revealed throughout CHOAS that would cause confusion without doing so. If you like gothic paranormal fantasy, romance, and down bad men, you should pick this series up… like yesterday!
-T🖤
**Thank you for sending me this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
This story was and full of amazing worldbuilding and was itself an impressive metaphor for trauma recovery. Thoroughly enjoyed this dark, epic adventure.
The story is from the perspective of Emil, a vampire who has been dealing with the torturous memories of his past for centuries. We see the world through his eyes and get deep into his thoughts and emotions, and at the most central, his pure and absolute love for his soulmate Phenice. Phenice and Emil have both suffered traumatic events in their lives. The author treats these traumas with care and authenticity, making the characters all the more vibrant.
Emil and Phenice are star-crossed, fated mates with lifetimes of being pulled apart. This time, however, Emil hopes he can untangle the fates enough for them to finally get their eternity. Problem is, a host of mythical problems stand in their way.
What I love about this story is the pass it takes through history. It gives a unique take on vampire lore and weaves it through real historical events and time periods, with a pass through several mythologies. It makes for a wildly interesting world and an incredibly unique story!
Ooohhh Emil, I absolutely love this version. Reading this book brought a whole new perspective into Emil, his point of view and inner banter shows just how much he fights to hold back, the inner turmoil sheds a whole new light on just how deeply this man feels and how close to breaking he truely is. I love all these characters, and book 2 really brings it all together smoothly...I cried and got angry but mostly I laughed so much. I feel like I'm so much closer to each character, all the pieces falling into place...I fell in love with Aiden, Amora, and Eden even more they're loyalty knows no bounds and Alina, Completely amazing I love her sass, loyalty, even a bit possessive over Phenice as her bestie. But one stands out sooo much is Custos!!! I love his character sooo much in this book!!!!! I cannot wait to see where this all goes along the way. truely amazing world we get to live in with these books
“I held my soulmate and let my eyes bleed the watery salt from my darkened soul” Vampire fantasy drama with Gods, Queens, and a unique take on REAL vampire’s vs LIVING vampires. Lifetimes are lived with soulmates, who against all odds, keep finding each other. Again, I made so many notes and Highlights from this book. So many moments I wanted to remember. Emil was born thousands of years ago and was emotionally stuck in a crossroads. Work for a King who goes against all his beliefs, or risk losing his family for going with what is in his heart. Following the same timeline, Emil is drawn to Phenic from his soul bond. Protecting her from the shadows while battling his own internal struggles of knowing her fate and doing everything in his power to “change the future”. Going against his queen and speaking with the fates. He follows his heart to whatever end it may bring. Even if it means letting Phenice “ascend” to something more and embracing the darkness. Gods & Fates collide Ascension from the mortal realm Deep routed elemental magic Wow! Personally, what brought me to 4.5/5 stars was some of the repetition from book one. As a new reader who picked up this book first or not directly after #1, this would be fine and helpful to remember.
OMG, WOW! I am just slayed. My heart is breaking into a million pieces right now for Emil. I was happy for Dante, though; his grumpy attitude about his soulmate was understandable, given that he did not want one, lol! This is full of everything you could love about a very well-written dark gothic vampire romance with a brotherhood of the most incredible vampires you could imagine. This is the sequel to Mortal End, and Maddie did not disappoint in either book. You have got to dive into this series, I am serious, it is absolutely amazing. Now I am sitting on pins and needles, I have a million thoughts going through my mind about Emil and Phenice, oh, this cliffhanger has just blown my mind and now I wait for book three impatiently, lol!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (3.5 rounding to 4) Spice: Open door/explicit scenes
Chaos Resurrected is all from Emil’s perspective (MMC). It’s a retelling of the events of book one but from the MMC’s POV.
It takes us deeper into the relationships between Emil and his caste (found family), and how every event changes them and Emil, of course. We also see how his mind/emotions work around his grief and finally the how and why his journey takes him to make certain decisions and adopt certain character traits, which allows for further plot development. We also get a better understanding of the FMC’s journey.
Overall, this book answered many important questions left hanging from book 1, and strengthens the plot and characters, bridging book one to the rest in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Book two was an incredible second glance into this gorgeous, gothic romance story. This is MYYYY genre hands down. This setting is everything I wanted and has me yearning for fall. Speaking of yearning…Emil’s POV brings nuance and context to this story that we just did not get with Phenice’s POV in ME alone. We not only got the privilege of seeing the story through his eyes, but got the chance to dive deeper into the surrounding characters. This, I thought was the weaker point for me in book 1, but I’m a convert.
The pain of fate intervening is always a bit of a sore point for me, but I was ALLLLLL IN for this one. My heart….
Book 2 did not disappoint!! Book 2 follows Emil internal struggles and torment. I wouldn't wanna be a fate seer, for sure. This story will get its claws into for sure. The Spice was at full strength. Can't wait for book 3
I loved the POV switch up to Emil. I really enjoy getting both MCs POVs.
What a ride this has been. Being able to deep dive into Emil’s past to see everything he’s dealt with gives you a different perspective of his character.
In my mind, Phenice and Emil’s love story reminds me of a tragic love story because of the amount of heaviness. How many times can you lose the love of your life before it becomes too much to bare? For me, the first time would’ve done it. Lol
I really loved the additional characters and the continuing world descriptions that made you feel like you were in the thick of it with them.
We all need a man that at the end is as dedicated as Emil. And yes, there was spice.
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted eARC. #cursedandfatedvampires #thenerdfam" @thenerdfam
Just tore through CHAOS Resurrected by Maddie Rose Andry and holy chaos—this one slaps. It’s the electrifying, torturously satisfying parallel to Mortal End, but from Emil’s POV, and let me tell you—diving into his head? Next-level addictive. We get to live through his twisted, immortal mind, see the rage and darkness he carries, and feel every soulful pull toward Phenice like it’s tearing him apart. It shines a brutal light on his pain, his unyielding loyalty, and that internal war he fights every damn day.  
But it’s not just angst—it’s family, fire, and found family for days. The cast is wild—Aiden, Amora, Eden, Alina, and especially Custos all bring the edges, the loyalty, the sass, and when they show up together, I laughed, cried, and absolutely swooned. The banter? Legendary. The love? Hardcore, raw, and beautifully messy. And that cliffhanger ending? Yeah… it left me HOWLING for Book 3.
If you read book 1 (Mortal End- which you should have cause otherwise you will be lost)- then you know that Maddie writes the most emotionally gripping stories. And this is no different. This is Emil's POV and if I thought was obsessed before, I had no idea. There is just something about that male POV that I am obsessed with.
This book touches more on the Vampire side of things, which I loved. Its much more on the found family vibes and I fell in love with each member of his caste. Getting to see how they each became vampires and the struggles/trauma, fated mates, love and loss, all of it was perfection. And then sweet Emil- gosh his story is so heartbreaking. Seeing things from his perspective just brings so much more to the story overall.
Once again, this story is real and messy, emotional and heartbreaking but so beautiful. The writing and story telling is perfection. And it will leave you dangling off the cliff and begging for more.
This world that Maddie has created, is full of life, love, familial bonds and kinship. It is also full of turmoil, secrets, loss and pain.
Emil has spent lifetimes loving and searching for Phenice. He has suffered through each and every one of her deaths through the millenia. His curse is to remember them all. To remember the pain and live through it all. Even with the pain, knowing it'll come in every lifetime they shared together, Emil would always choose to love her, to have her in his arms and in his heart as she was worth the pain of her loss.
"This woman in my arms was love materialized, and tomorrow she would go for her walk and never come back. AND I was supposed to let her go. How the f*ck could I do that? Because the Fates say I must..f*ck the Fates. F*ck destiny. F*ck them all!"
Their choices are unknowingly leading them down a different path. A path the Fates have been leading them to for longer than even Emil can remember. The change coming is now beyond what the Fates can see and it is world changing.
This was so good! Emil and Phenice made me cry because they've been through so much. Emil having to watch as Phenice dies over and over. It's tragic. This book is the second in the series and you see a lot more of their past. Everything about this series is great. I'm absolutely loving it.
I have 1 word for this...WOW. I didn't think there could be anything close to the wonder and emotional turmoil that was Mortal End, but MRA said, "Hold my pen and watch this!"
Chaos Resurrected is everything you never knew you needed while reading Mortal End. Emil's pov fills in the gaps and completes this hauntingly beautiful story. His story was there in the background of ME waiting to be told and this rounds that out perfectly. I've never been one for the parallel povs in multiple books, but this was done so well, it didn't feel like a reiteration of the exact same story. This added depth, feeling and details you didn't realize you were missing from Mortal End. Emil sat with his story until it was his time to share and I am so in love with how MRA did this.
Divine Inception has some huge shoes to fill and I can't wait to see what MRA does next.
This story from Emil's POV was more informational and enveloping than the first one. It is one thing to hear how much love is reciprocated within fated bonds, but sometimes you get a book that describes that love with a tenacity it pulls you through the story. That is what Maddie did in this second book of the series. It's an honor to read book three as an ARC. More to follow...as we learn how this couple of fated beings learn how to embrace their power and what they have become.
The second book in the series is entitled Chaos Resurrected. This entire book is from Emil's POV which makes this book really interesting compared to the first book as now we hear about Emil's past and who is is. I loved hearing the story from Emil's perspective and I am glad I picked this one up to read. This book is told at the same time as the first book, Mortal End and you find yourself remembering the other book and Phenice's pov during that time as well as hearing Emil's. I think that this book adds another level to the story as we learn so much more about their past, who they both are and were, what powers they have, and more! Also hearing Emil's past as a centuries old vampire is sooo interesting! I think the author did a tremendous job in writing Emil's male pov for this book! I can not wait to read the next book in the series and find out what happens to out characters!
Chaos Resurrected is book 2 in the Cursed and Fated Vampires series.
Ok so I loved book one. This one took me a minute to get into. I put it down and came back to it. Once I did that I was hooked. I'm a mood reader so I think that was more of a me issue. It is written well and held my attention overall. This is a dark romance so please read TW's!
When I say my mind was blown with this book, that's a huge understatement. I thought FOR SURE there was no way I could like this as much as Mortal End... boy was I wrong! The angst, the twist and turns, the worldbuilding and character development, it's all SO solid, and I could not love this book more.
I devoured this book (pun intended just a little) and of course, just like with Mortal End, the conclusion was an absolute gut punch that had me locked and loaded for Book Three. I truly think when it's all said and done, this will be one of my most beloved series.
this book was good. It is the second one in the series. I found it fascinating. you can see the tension and relationships grow more with each chapter. I thought it was well done. it was a little hard to read for me personally but I do reccomend it! the tension!
Wow what a ride! I’m not usually into parallel narratives but this one was honestly eye opening and I truly loved it! I’m obsessed with Emil now thanks to this and loved reading his POV, reading his past and seeing how much he’s grown, beautiful!
I found the first half of this a very tedious read. Even though we finally get some insight on his emotions/backstory, as well as more information on his vampire caste and their abilities, we already know where the story goes and how it ends. That took the fun out of it for me. I had the urge to rush through to get to something new, especially after the cliffhanger of book one. I also found that Emil's thoughts repeated too much.
I did like the world building around the vampires a lot, though. The storyline remains intriguing. I hope book three will be both POVs switching back and forth. I find that more entertaining instead of reading each POV individual and ripped apart.
I was lucky enough to be accepted as an arc reader which is awesome because I had questions and needed answers. Basically this is from Emil’s POV. Starts around the time he finds his soulmate then goes through everything from book 1 but mainly from what he was going through with bits and Pieces’s from her. Was it nice to know his thought process and really know it? Yes! Was it nice to get more in depth with the story? Yes! Am I tired of Atropos (seen that sneaky witch in another series I was on and I don’t like her lol) anywho this is a cliffhanger and ma’am that was very diabolical of you. I need book 3 because I need to know what’s going on!! Should you read this when it’s released?! YES!
After reading the first book, it was enjoyable to get to see the other side of those events from the MMC and see how he both ended up in the FMCs life and how he reacted to the ending of the first book.
You follow along much of the same story as book one, but this time with the mindset of the MMC who’s already spent his life in this world of vampires and as he has to watch the one he loves both be brutalized and come to terms with who and what she is. You get to see him plot for ways to save her from her destiny and even more iteration with his little family of vampires intruded at the end of the last book.
I enjoyed seeing this other side of the story and how he reacted to everything going on. The way in which he was slowly loosing himself as he knew of his soulmates destiny and had no power to stop it made me feel for him. I am excited with the ending where this series will go next and what it has in store for me. My rating 4.1/5.
Thanks to the author for the gifted copy, all opinions given are my own!
Emil’s POV makes you love him even more than you already did. I loved all the characters and their found family dynamic. This was a great lead up to book 3. “She has to want to come back, Emil, make sure to give her a reason to return”