New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Carissa Broadbent returns with a brand new novel in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, The Songbird & the Heart of Stone, where A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Dante’s Inferno, in an epic fantasy romance of love and treachery between mortals and gods. Features beautiful case art and a detailed map.
Mische lost everything when she was forcibly Turned into a vampire – her home, her humanity, and most devastating of all, the love of the sun god to whom she had devoted her life. Now, sentenced to death for murdering the vampire prince who Turned her, redemption feels impossible.
But when Mische is saved by Asar, the bastard prince of the House of Shadow with a past as brutal as his scars, she’s forced into a mission worse than execution: a journey to the underworld to resurrect the god of death himself.
Yet, Mische’s punishment may be the key to her salvation. In a secret meeting, her sun god commands her to help Asar in his mission, only to betray him… by killing the god of death.
Mische and Asar must travel the treacherous path to the underworld, facing trials, beasts, and the vengeful ghosts of their pasts. Yet, most dangerous of all is the alluring call of the darkness – and her forbidden attraction to Asar, a burgeoning bond that risks invoking the wrath of gods.
As her betrayal looms, the underworld closes in and angry gods are growing restless. Mische will be forced to choose between the redemption of the sun or the damnation of the darkness.
The series
In the dark, dangerous world of Nyaxia, power is everything. The Crowns of Nyaxia series immerses readers in a land where gods walk among mortals, vampire politics are a deadly game, and love is a luxury that could get you killed. The series follows Oraya, a human thrust into a deadly tournament held by the goddess of death, forced to compete against vampires in a contest that will determine her fate. But as the lines between enemy and ally blur, she finds herself caught in an uneasy alliance with Raihn, a vampire prince whose motives are as shadowed as the world they inhabit.
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From its twisted magic to its high-stakes battles for power, the Crowns of Nyaxia series is more than just a fight for survival—it’s a battle for the soul. The first book, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, introduces readers to a dark world full of forbidden romance, intricate betrayals, and impossible choices. As Oraya's journey deepens, she faces moral dilemmas that challenge her very identity, forcing her to confront what it truly means to survive in a world ruled by gods and monsters.
With its richly developed characters and complex world-building, this series draws readers into an unforgettable narrative that blends high fantasy with an emotional, character-driven plot. Themes of loyalty, redemption, and the struggle for control thread through every page, as characters are forced to navigate their pasts and shape their futures in a realm where nothing is ever as it seems.
The Crowns of Nyaxia series is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy, intricate world-building, and deeply personal stakes. It’s a world where nothing—especially love—comes without a price, and every decision has the potential to shift the balance of power forever. If you're ready for a thrilling ride through a realm of gods, vampires, and deadly secrets, this series will captivate you from the first page.
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