--- title: "Review: Chaos Reigning, by Jessie Mihalik" description: Ana recommends the final book in Jessie Mihalik's Consortium Rebellion sci-fi romance trilogy, Chaos Reigning. image: https://www.loveinpanels.com/hubfs/chaos-reigning.jpg --- [![LoveinPanelswhite.png](https://www.loveinpanels.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LoveinPanelswhite.png?width=640&height=225&name=LoveinPanelswhite.png "LoveinPanelswhite.png")](http://loveinpanels.com/) Search ![Chaos Reigning Cover](https://www.loveinpanels.com/hs-fs/hubfs/chaos-reigning.jpg?height=500&name=chaos-reigning.jpg) **Title**: [Chaos Reigning](https://www.loveinpanels.com/books?id=29026147333) **Author**: - [Jessie Mihalik](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?author=Jessie+Mihalik) **Heat**: Re **Genre(s)**: [Romance](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?genres=Romance) [Sci-Fi](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?genres=Sci-Fi) **Tropes**: [Bodyguard](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?tropes=Bodyguard) [Royalty](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?tropes=Royalty) [Fake Relationship](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?tropes=Fake+Relationship) [Forced Proximity](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?tropes=Forced+Proximity) **Tags**: [adventure](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?tags=adventure) [forced proximity](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?tags=forced%20proximity) [found family](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?tags=found%20family) [house party](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?tags=house%20party) [royalty](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?tags=royalty) [f-m](https://www.loveinpanels.com/booksearch?tags=f-m) **Where to Buy or Read**: **[Amazon](https://amzn.to/2W34CZl) ◊  [Bookshop](https://bookshop.org/a/116/9780062802422) ◊  [Kobo](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=2J8ZNsFdbgk&mid=37217&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kobo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Febook%2Fchaos-reigning)** **Synopsis from the Creator**: **Interplanetary intrigue and romance combine in this electrifying finale to the Consortium Rebellion series.** As the youngest member of her High House, Catarina von Hasenberg is used to being underestimated, but her youth and flighty, bubbly personality mask a clever mind and stubborn determination. Her enemies, blind to her true strength, do not suspect that Cat is a spy—which makes her the perfect candidate to go undercover at a rival House’s summer retreat to gather intelligence on their recent treachery. Cat’s overprotective older sister reluctantly agrees, but on one condition: Cat cannot go alone. Alexander Sterling, a quiet, gorgeous bodyguard, will accompany her, posing as her lover. After Cat tries, and fails, to ditch Alex, she grudgingly agrees, confident in her ability to manage him. After all, she’s never found a person she can’t manipulate. But Alex proves more difficult—and more desirable—than Cat anticipated. When she’s attacked and nearly killed, she and Alex are forced to work together to figure out how deep the treason goes. With rumors of widespread assaults on Serenity raging, communications down, and the rest of her family trapped off-planet, Catarina must persuade Alex to return to Earth to expose the truth and finish this deadly battle once and for all. But Cat can’t explain why she’s the perfect person to infiltrate hostile territory without revealing secrets she’d rather keep buried. . . . # [Review: Chaos Reigning, by Jessie Mihalik](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/chaos-reigning) [fa icon="calendar"] May 20, 2020 9:45:00 AM / by [Ana Coqui](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/author/ana-coqui) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In the final book of the Consortium Rebellion, Chaos Reigning, Catarina the youngest of the von Hasenbergs, takes center stage when the survival of not only her house but the whole Consortium is at stake. Catarina is used to being dismissed by others, hiding her sharp mind and unexpected strength behind frivolous conversations and colorful accessories. Catarina is a fabulous heroine, with a sparkling personality that hides deep hurts and insecurities. Like the previous books in the series, the books are heroine-centered, with the love interest cast in a decidedly secondary role. While Catarina certainly finds Alexander dangerously irresistible his character arc is supportive to Catarina’s narratively and emotionally, single-minded in his desire to protect Catarina, but struggling on to do so while respecting her wishes. Mihalik focuses on House politics and intrigue in this novel, with most of the action taking place during a house party, crafting a strong sense of menace and tension in which Catarina is deeply comfortable, knowing the ins and outs of the family relationships, proving her ability to judge the intentions of and cultivate loyalty of those she encounters. I loved the focus on this kind of soft power, despite Catarina’s hidden physical prowess and how central Catarina’s deep friendship with Ying Yamado is. Mihalik delivers a captivating and satisfying conclusion to the Consortium Rebellion saga, full of adventure and intrigue, but never losing sight of the importance of small moments. While I would read a dozen more books in this universe and I hope she is able to return to it at some point, I am ready to follow Mihalik happily to her next space-faring series because I can trust her to deliver great action, fascinating heroines and supportive heroes.   If you'd like to buy a copy, please consider using one of these affiliate links to support the site: **[Amazon](https://amzn.to/2W34CZl)  ◊  [Barnes & Noble](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8814288/type/dlg/https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chaos-reigning-jessie-mihalik/1131419255?ean=9780062802422)  ◊  [Bookshop](https://bookshop.org/a/116/9780062802422)  ◊  [Apple Books](https://books.apple.com/us/book/chaos-reigning/id1476244655?mt=11&app=itunes&at=1010lHNt)  ◊  [Kobo](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=2J8ZNsFdbgk&mid=37217&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kobo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Febook%2Fchaos-reigning)**   **Content Warnings:** Violence, Murder attempts, War, kidnapping, death of parents, Past Trauma: Abuse, non-consensual medical procedures   *Ana received an advance copy of this book from the publisher for review.* Topics: [review](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/topic/review) ![right.png](https://www.loveinpanels.com/hs-fs/hubfs/right.png?width=640&name=right.png "right.png") ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Support Love in Panels [![Buy an eBook From Kobo Today](https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=2J8ZNsFdbgk&bids=551651.109&subid=0&type=4&gridnum=0)](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=2J8ZNsFdbgk&offerid=551651.109&subid=0&type=4) [- Recent - Popular - Categories ### Lists by Topic - [review (401)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/review) - [new releases (83)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/new-releases) - [best bets (52)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/best-bets) - [interview (34)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/interview) - [guest post (27)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/guest-post) - [cover reveal (17)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/cover-reveal) - [excerpt (14)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/excerpt) - [bingo (6)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/bingo) - [announcement (5)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/announcement) ](http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8814288-11820649) ### Posts by Topic - [review (401)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/review) - [new releases (83)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/new-releases) - [best bets (52)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/best-bets) - [interview (34)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/interview) - [guest post (27)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/guest-post) - [cover reveal (17)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/cover-reveal) - [excerpt (14)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/excerpt) - [bingo (6)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/bingo) - [announcement (5)](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/tag/announcement) [see all](https://www.loveinpanels.com/prose/chaos-reigning#) ### Recent Posts #### About Us Love in Panels is two blogs, each with their own searchable database. 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