From New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Carissa Broadbent returns with a brand new novel in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, The Lion & the Deathless Dark – the first book in the Bloodborn Duet.
Some blood tastes like vengeance. Some blood tastes like grief. Some blood tastes like nothing at all.
Under an eternal night, the world has been ravaged by ten years of war between humans and vampires. Kyrene scrapes by as a bounty hunter, bearing a blessed sword from the goddess of justice. But in the wake of a devastating loss, Kyrene commits a crime that makes her a target for mortals and gods alike – and she is still desperate for vengeance.
Her only chance at survival – and revenge – is making a deal with her enemy, the silver-tongue vampire prince, Septimus, who offers her one final job: to slay the gods themselves.
Together, Kyrene and Septimus must hunt the ultimate marks, all while navigating a web of prophecies and curses. Septimus is calculating and mysterious, masking secrets bloodthirsty enough to consume them both. Yet, most dangerous of all, Kyrene finds an unexpected kinship in him.
But their growing attraction is deadly in a world where the only currency is blood. And Kyrene will stop at nothing to fulfill her ultimate goal: to kill the goddess of vampires, even if it means sacrificing love for revenge.
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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