I fell in love with Miche in The Serpent and the Wings of Night, and I personally didn't think I'd be able to love her anymore than I already did, but here we are.

The journey she goes on of finding herself, having to pick up her many broken pieces after her lowest point, and continually face death on multiple occasions is wild. The strength that this girl has is unmatched to any of the characters I have read previously. I love her with my whole entire being.

I was gripped in from the turn of page one and already want to return! AND THAT EPILOGUE?! I sat and stared at the wall for a little while after this book to truly comprehend what I had just read.

Thank you so much NetGalley for accepting me for this ARC!

This was really different from Serpent (which I loved!) and was one of my most highly anticipated reads of 2024! The ending was quite epic, however, overall, im not sure I loved this as much as the rest of the series! I found myself feeling quite confused and I really struggled to visualise where they were throughout the book. The second half of the book was definitely better, and the cliffhanger ending was enough to entice me to read the next one.

I loved the premise of The Songbird and the Heart of Stone, it sounded amazing and I couldn't wait to dive into this book headfirst. I had also heard amazing things about this author's work so I was even more excited to read this book. However, it didn't really hold my attention and I found it repetitive and overly descriptive. I don't thing I've ever noticed an author's simile use before but I did with this book. It felt overdone. I found it distracting. I had such high hopes for this one but sadly it didn't work for me. I don't know if I'll pick this up again but for right now I'm dnfing.

I was so very excited, when I was approved for this ARC because I loved all the other books in this world.

We follow Mische and Asar through the Underworld where they have to face fights, trials and their growing feelings for each other.

I love Carissa Broadbent‘s writing style and how easy she makes it for us readers to immerse ourselves in this world. The worldbuilding is amazing. I did also like the dynamic between the two main characters and how they slowly started to trust each other.

However, I did find the middle of the book very repetitive and almost boring at times. Sure, they travel through the underworld and have to endure certain things, but nothing really happens? It dulled the otherwise interesting plot for me quite a bit.
And while I did enjoy their dynamic, the conclusion to their pining and tension throughout the book almost felt a little too insta-lovey for me.

Overall a good start to this new duology and I will definitely continue it and will trust in Broadbent‘s abilitiy to turn this into an amazing duology for me!

if you love Broadbent;s writing, this will not disappoint. I could not put this one down and I loved every moment. I cannot wait for the next one already.

When I realised that Mische was going to be the main character of this next instalment in the Crowns of Nyaxia, I was very excited. I love her. She is such an interesting character - very positive and bubbly, but hiding a dark past. I wanted to see more of her character. I wanted to see her past and read about her current struggles with her fire magic and her faith. Everything seemed very promising.

And the first 20 % of this book were actually great. So much happening, we get introduced to the Shadowborn court and some characters. It's quite dark. Then we start our descend into hell. Awesome! I love this idea for a plot, having to travel through the underworld. That promises lots of excitement.

Unfortunately, after that first part, I started to be so very bored.
Firstly, because of the plot. Yes, they travel through the underworld. And... nothing happens. Sure, they have to do things, they have to fight against creatures, but it was so boring. It seemed very repetitive and the creatures were very replaceable. Carissa Broadbent tried to make it more personal, but it didn't work for me.
At the half way mark, something new happened that almost made me excited, but the boringness unfortunately returned quickly.

What also frustrated me, were the constant flashbacks. We get quite a few of them and while I've got nothing against flashbacks, I failed to connect to them. We don't experience them - it was basically always me reading about a character watching the memories of someone else. So instead of getting the actual reactions to whatever happened, we got the reactions of someone watching. If I'm reading about someone watching someone else having a breakdown, it's not even half as effective as reading about someone having a breakdown. It was a lot of telling and not showing and I struggled with empathising with everything.

Then the world buidling. We're in the underworld. And I have no idea what it's supposed to look like. Are we in a giant cave? Is it a hall? Are there fields? Were is the light coming from? Why are there houses? Temples? Definitely not enough descriptions. The characters travel through different levels of the underworld and I didn't notice any differences. I would've loved to actually see more of that world.

At the beginning, I was so excited to see more of Mische. But after some time, she started to feel flat. Everything was just about how much she wants to be accepted and loved by Atroxus. I would've loved to see more about her confronting her past, and especially about her embracing her Shadowborn powers and her vampire-self. But nothing. She did somehow use her powers a couple of times, but I don't even know what exactly she did. I also wanted her to confront Atroxus at some point, figure out that maybe she deserves better, but no. Even though Asar constantly told her so, she just didn't accept it. There was basically no development in her.
And the other characters? Asar could've been amazing. He is the dark, serious counterpart to Mische's light. He's the bastard born son of the Shadowborn king. He could've been interesting! But he barely did anything at all. He barely talked. He wasn't especially cruel or kind. He didn't seem to care about much apart from his mission. Until he suddenly started to care about Mische and I honestly don't understand why. Well, perhaps I understand it a little bit, but I have honestly no idea why Mische would be interested in him. Sure, he's hot. That's it. After reading this whole book, I still have basically no idea what he's like.
And the problem with that is, that there aren't many characters in this book. Aside from Mische and Asar, we only meet a handful of other characters. The two of them travel with Elias and Chandel. Elias' whole character is basically just swinging a sword and hitting things, whereas Chandel is simply a Priestess. They had no other characteristics at all.
The best character of this whole book turned out to be Luce, who was actually very nicely done.

But even though I have lots of complaints, it wasn't all bad. Some of the scenes were very nice and I did like the overall idea. It had so much potential. But the best part was the ending. I did not expect that at all. It was actually a huge plottwist and I love it. If I'm bored, it takes a lot to get me excited again, but this book managed it. The ending was fantastic. Now I actually want to read the next book, because I really want to know what's going to happen.

Thank you, NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Carissa Broadbent is an absolute master of her craft! I am completely in love with her books. The way she writes angst, suspense, and emotional intensity is unmatched.

I was thrilled to see this new book shift focus to fresh characters. Her first duology wrapped up beautifully, and I loved the way she brought it to a satisfying close. This new series takes us on a captivating journey with Mische, who is forced into becoming a vampire, and Asar, who saves her from near death. Though they find themselves bound by fate, their path is filled with betrayal, tension, and a powerful undercurrent of longing.
The ending was mind blowing! I neee the next book. Immediately!!

Mische, who we first met in The Serpent and the Wings of Night, and The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, has her own, well deserved first book.

After murdering the vampire who turned her and took everything from her, she’s forcibly taken to the House of Shadow to face her punishment. Before a sentence can be carried out, she’s saved by Asar, half-brother of the vampire she murdered.

Instead of being executed, she must follow Asar on his quest to the underworld, where he’s been tasked with raising the god of death. When her sun god gives her a mission of her own, betrayal is on the cards, and her journey through each sanctum of the underworld reveals truths and secrets Mische really wishes would stay buried.

If you’ve read my reviews for the previous books, you’ll know how much I love this series and Carissa Broadbent. I was so excited when this book was announced as I love Mische, and there was so much to learn about her, from her pain, her human life before, and her biggest regrets. She’s such a kind and caring character, it’s impossible not to feel like she’s the best friend cheering you on, always smiling and happy. She’s not without her flaws, mind, but they only made me love her more.

Asar is another man I quickly added to my long list of book boyfriends. Dark and brooding, he’s full of secrets and history too, and I loved each interaction between him and Mische. Carissa sure knows how to write them and make me fall in love!

The story is split into each section of the underworld, which I really liked, and the journey to the underworld, which has been written about many times by many writers, still felt fresh and intriguing, more than enough to keep me reading and interested. The pacing matches the plot, moving along at a nice, easy pace that was full of reveals, tension, and adventure.

It was easily worth the wait, but that ending absolutely destroyed me and I need the next book ASAP. This is another book added to my favourites, and if you loved the first two books, you’ll definitely love this too.



Did I like the book? Yes.

Did I love it? Yes.

Would I recommend it? 100000000000% even if you haven’t read the first two, this can easily be read on its own as the first in a duology. Pick it up and enjoy!

I absolutely loved the Nightborn Duet, so when I was approved for an eARC for the first in Carissa's second duology, I was so excited! I will say though that this book could have done with a recap as it had been over a year since I left this world and I was struggling to remember some details, and I imagine others will have the same issue.

This is Mische’s story who has to face the ghosts of her past and no spoilers, but this one has a completely different setting. Through this she meets Asar who was an immediate yes from me - he’s dark and brooding and just my cup of tea. Both MC’s are quite damaged and I would definitely check the trigger warnings as it dives into some deep themes including grooming and manipulation, religious trauma and worshipping of false idols and self-harm, but they are handled with care.

Despite that though there is a LOT of action in this book and some of the chapters started to feel quite repetitive as they would end the same, rinse and repeat and I felt frustrated that this was wasted time that could have been used to develop the romance. The romance takes a while to kick in and was leaning on the lighter side for a Romantasy – there were some good moments, especially towards the end and I like a slow burn but ultimately I wanted MORE quiet time for interactions and time to build the chemistry.

I think that some people will really identify with Mische and her journey but she was leaning a little towards damsel in distress for my liking, but appreciate that Oraya was the typical stabby, badass FMC so nuance is needed.

The writing was a little clunky in places and there was some repetition of words that I don’t remember being an issue with the Nightborn duet, and the side characters also felt underdeveloped. In my honest opinion it felt slightly rushed and could have done with a tad more editing.
Despite my qualms I did ultimately enjoy this book and read it quickly, it’s not going to be a new fave but the ending was explosive and I will definitely be picking up the next!

The Songbird and the Heart of Stone is the first book of a new duology in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, you could read this without having read the other two but why would you?
Carissa Broadbent has become an auto buy author for me, her world building is excellent and her characterisation is perfection. Yes there is romance and spice but the story is so much more than that, there is always a good plot to her books. The author has that rare ability to draw you into her stories and makes you feel you are living it with her characters, you care about them. Reading a book by Carissa Broadbent is like having a movie playing in your head, one that you don’t want to finish, whilst at the same time you have a desperate need to find out how it ends. It’s rare that a book brings me to tears or makes me gasp out loud but these book do.
I would 100% recommend this book and I am desperate to read the next one.
Thank you to Pan MacMillan and Netgalley for giving me the chance to read this book in advance of publication.

The Songbird and the Heart of Stone
Carissa Broadbent

‘No one loves you more than someone who has no one else.’

We are back in Obitraes, the land of vampires. And we have Mische, a vampire who wields the power of Atroxus. This was definitely giving quest vibes, completely different than the Trial of the Kejari.

Mische is sentenced to death for murdering the vampire prince who Turned her, and redemption feels impossible.

‘Some things were fated. Some things were divine. The gods were playing a bigger game than any of us could see.’

The geography in this novel failed to truly engage me. I guess I’m not a quest fan atm. However regardless of the plot direction, the characters and pacing are always on point with Broadbent.

‘My mission was important- the fate of the world, and my soul, depended on it.’

This was a slow burn but good things come to those who wait. This has strong transformation vibes and I’m keen to see the concluding outcomes in the second half, next book in the series.

“There is no light without darkness. There is no life without suffering.”

The Songbird and the Heart of Stone is the highly anticipated third book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series and is released November 26th.

“People hurt the ones they love all the time. It might be the one thing we have in common with the gods.”

Will you be picking up this title? Continuing on the Crowns of Nyaxia series?

“What are you doing?” I asked.
“Praying with you,” he said. As if he was obvious.
“I thought you didn’t believe in prayer.”
“I don’t,” he said. “But you do.”
Strange how it was this small gesture of kindness that shattered me.

“Slow,” he scoffed. “You’ve seen how I work now, Dawndrinker. I’m thorough. I’m patient.”
“You’re uptight.”
“I have impeccable attention to detail.”

“Do not be afraid of death, Dawndrinker. Make death afraid of you.”

(Review posted 13th November 2024)

“I’d burn with you till the end of it all, Dawndrinker”

Tropes:

🩸 Enemies to friends to lovers
💀 Necr*mancy
🩸 Gods and Vampires
💀 A quest in the underworld
🩸 Faith and worship
💀 Slow burn and spicy

In this third book, we follow Mische, Raihn’s friend as she is captured by the house of shadow after she killed their prince.
As the King is about to kill her, she is saved by Asar, his bastard son, as he needs her to help him complete a task set by Nyaxia herself…

And so begins an impossible journey through the underworld

I can’t explain it but this story felt so unique, so unlike anything I’ve read! Carissa never stops amazing me with her books and writing style. A beautiful story about love, finding oneself and forgiving yourself for your past mistakes.
I loved Mische and Asar, and it was refreshing to have both main characters so physically flawed, so emotionally broken and their connection and attraction was felt through the pages, mending each other’s souls.
I truly didn’t see the ending coming, Carissa being the queen of plot twists.

I need the next book ASAP!

Huge huge thanks to NetGalley, Carissa Broadbent and Pan Macmillan for this ARC! 💕

A warm thank you to Tor Bramble and NetGalley for providing me with an Advanced Reader Copy of this book for an honest review.

Another banger from Ms Broadbent. In this return to Obitraes, we follow the story of Mische and Asar. Carissa can do no wrong when it comes to her world building and characterisation, and has beautifully expanded this world to allow us to catch a glimpse of the House of Shadow. It is worth noting that I don’t feel this is a novel you can pick up and enjoy without the context of the Nightborn Duet. While Mische is passed of as “sunshine with a past” in Oraya and Raihn’s novels, readers really get to deep dive into the depth of her history in this book. Asar is a bit of a cookie-cutter grumpy love interest, but comes across as authentic and fitting for this story. Our setting of Morthyn is wonderfully grim and mythic — rich, abstract imagery which serves as the backdrop to our characters’ quest.

Much more action forward than the previous installations, the pacing of this novel was very different to the others in this series. I took some issue with pacing in this book, finding that I really wanted more time spent providing context for the plot prior to the quest. For the first half, we get peaks of action scenes followed by big lulls, with time spent on characters and interactions that did not appear to significantly further the plot. In the second half, we have the opportunity for the gaps in action to be used for exploration of self and the relationship of our leads, which helped the story flow more naturally compared to the stop-start earlier.

If you have read any Broadbent, then you already know that we were going to be treated to a gut wrenching cliffhanger. She absolutely delivered. I’ll be crawling out of my skin waiting for the conclusion to this Duet!

This was an intense, slow burn, enemies-to-lovers journey through the underworld.

In this spinoff continuation. we follow Mische as she is imprisoned by the House of Shadow and forced into journeying to hell with its bastard prince. Once a favoured bride of the god, Mische's power is now more torture than magic, and she may be the only thing stopping the resurrection of a death god.

I was gripped by the slow burn of this as Asar and Mische learn to trust each other, even in the worst of circumstances. However, it felt like all the action suddenly happened in the last portion of the book, before abruptly ending! Whilst this has me so, so eager for the next book I wish we'd had much more of them together.

Okay friends, when I tell you that Carissa Broadbent is on FIRE in The Songbird and the Heart of Stone, I mean she set my heart and soul aflame and then remorselessly left them burnt to a withered crisp by the end. Get ready to sink your teeth into a brand-new exquisitely soul-stirring and divinely epic slow-burn fantasy romance full of death, desire, treachery and heart-wrenching emotions that just bleed off the page.

First things first, let me share an important message: The Songbird and the Heart of Stone might be the first book in the new Shadowborn Duet, but you do not (I repeat, DO NOT) start your journey into the Crowns of Nyaxia world here. Sure, Broadbent’s writing is absolutely strong and captivating enough that you could be a rebel and skip the preceding Nightborn Duet, starting with Serpent and the Wings of Night, but why would you do that and miss out on a lot of important context as well as deprive yourself of another phenomenal blood-soaked love story?

Okay, with that out of the way, it’s time to let the gush fest begin! From the moment I met Mische in The Serpent and the Wings of Night, she immediately became one of my favourite characters of the entire series. Although she could come across a bit vapid and shallow at times, I had a feeling there was a lot of pain and trauma hiding behind the mask of giddy smiles and relentless optimism, which I could not wait to dig into in The Songbird and the Heart of Stone.

Now, when Mische set off to discover the world on her own at the end of the Nightborn Duet, I was not expecting to meet her again as she is thrust into the underworld together with the bastard heir of The House of Shadows (and his spirit wolf, Luce, the true MVP of the show) on a deadly quest to resurrect the God of Death. But holy smokes, did this end up to be exactly the adventure that my dark hole of a soul wanted and needed; to my huge surprise, there wasn’t even a single moment where I missed Raihn and Oraya, and I am now just as (if not more) invested in Asar and Mishe’s story.

First of all, these two are quite literally the perfect embodiment of the grumpy/sunshine trope, and I absolutely loved how their effortlessly amusing dynamic added so much heart and humour to this otherwise dark and emotionally draining story. Broadbent really is the queen of the slow-burn for me, and the way that Mische and Asar semi-reluctantly started to bond throughout this harrowing journey and eventually help each each other understand what honest love and devotion is supposed to feel like just tugged on my heartstrings in all the best ways. The reason why their romance feels so believable and intimately vulnerable to me, is because the physical/sexual attraction comes second to their emotional attraction and bonding; this is exactly what ultimately makes The Songbird and the Heart of Stone stand out in the crowded romantasy space for me.

Moreover, while there is plenty of action (of both the fighting and the steamy kind, hello delicious blood sucking scene!!!) to satisfy the plot-driven readers, my character-driven heart was truly sucking up all the inner turmoil, unpacking of trauma and the unravelling of all the complex interpersonal relationships. Especially Mische’s complicated dynamic with her god Atroxus had me in an absolute chokehold, and I really appreciated the authentic and deeply vulnerable exploration of themes of (childhood) trauma, faith, devotion, vengeance, forgiveness (of others and oneself), and the dangerously thin line between love and hate.

The emotional character journey in The Songbird and the Heart of Stone is honestly more multi-layered and tear-inducing than an onion, and I absolutely loved how Broadbent meticulously heightened the stakes, increased the tension, and peeled back a new layer of complexity and emotional depth every time these characters progressed to a deeper level of the underworld. In both flashbacks and the present, we see Mische and Asar as they are quite literally being hunted and haunted by the ghosts of their pasts, which not only unveiled their intriguingly dark backstories in the most enticing way possible, but also established such a deep emotional connection for me that was honestly not safe for my own sanity.

Now, while this book started out with immediate ‘new favourite’ potential for me because its vibe and aesthetic reminded me so heavily of other deliciously dark fantasy favourites like Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff or Asunder by Kerstin Hall, I do personally think the second half is where the true gold can be found. Especially parts 2 and 3 felt slightly hectic and oddly paced to me, with some important character/relationship progression happening off screen and side characters not getting the development I was hoping for.

Those little nitpicks didn’t stop me from obsessively devouring this book like nobody’s business, yet it was in part 4 (of 7) that I think Broadbent just fully hit her stride; from that point onwards, we just go through the wildest emotional rollercoaster, leading straight up to a brutally bittersweet ending that I could/should have seen coming yet which still ripped my heart out of my chest and left me staring blankly at a wall for a few minutes. The audacity to end with such a diabolical cliffhanger of an ending, and then make me wait for book 2… unacceptable, but I love the heartache.

In my humble opinion, The Songbird and the Heart of Stone is not only Broadbent’s best work to date, but it also just raised the bar for every other dark romantasy to come. With its deeply flawed yet lovable morally grey characters, cutthroat vampire politics, haunting imagery, blood-soaked history and rich lore, fickle meddling gods, dangerous necromancy, and exquisite levels of emotional destruction, even the most cold-hearted grimdark enthusiasts will find much to love in the Crowns of Nyaxia series; also, it’s got a loyal skeletal spirit wolf companion, what more could you ask for?!

Well, this series is definitely going downhill for me. The Songbird & the Heart of Stone is one of the most boring books I’ve read this year. Completely stifled by description, the plot suffers from a ridiculous amount of repetitive scenes (the conflicts, the chapter breaks, the descriptions…) that make it feel like it’s going in circles.

The characters were the first to suffer from this repetition. No development or build-up, I wasn’t invested in any of them. Especially the love interest, I met rocks who had more personality. As for the two characters who accompanied them, I need someone to explain to me how they were relevant to the story?! And don’t get me started on the romance: born out of nowhere, without development or chemistry.

The only thing I liked about this book was having more of Mische’s backstory and more of the gods. I would have DNFed it this hadn’t been an ARC and will not be continuing this series.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I absolutely loved it!! ever since reading "The War of Lost Hearts" trilogy by Carissa, she's become an auto-read for me - and this book did not disappoint.

I've forgotten how much I missed this spectacular world, and its very intriguing and complex characters. Mische is truly everything I love in a main character - strong, compassionate, selfless to a fault. her journey is both physical and spiritual, which is what made this such a compelling read. now for Asar, where do I start? he's one of the best Shadow Daddies I've seen. I shed a few tears when he and Mische had a very sweet scene where he was asking her what the sun feels like 🥹. I just want the two of them to feel the sun together!!

also, I absolutely love trial books! they make a story so much more interesting because the stakes are higher, there's actually something to lose. but I do have to admit that Mische and Asar stressed me out every time they journeyed to a new part of the underworld :). and the ending - 10/10.

I highly recommend this book!

This book was my favorite in the Crowns of Nyxia series. Mische is one of my favorite characters and I loved to learn more about her in The Songbird & the Heart of Stone. The title is so fitting to the third book in the series, and the first in the Shadowborn duet.

I loved the ambiguity of the story, together with the horror/thriller vibes to this book. In TSATHOS, we follow Mische as she ventures into the Shadowborn territory and on to the Underworld to resurrect a dead god, whom we’d learned a bit about in the first two books. Here we meet grumpy Asar who rescues Mische from death. Their relationship was my favorite as I liked the slow-burn and even the side characters, Chandra (a priestess) and Elias. Their journey into the Underworld was not an easy one where Mische had to battle the scars of her past throughout the Descent.

This book was divided into five parts according to the Descent of the Underworld. The Songbird and the Heart of Stone also follows a similar writing style to the first two books in this series. There was also interludes in between the parts – bringing into focus the histories of the main character (in this case, Mische) and her journey from a young girl of eight to her adolescence and eventually, adulthood. In the interludes, we learned about Mische’s past as a priestess and acolyte for the Sun God, Atraxos. I felt for Mische as she was originally a human who’d been through so much, having been Turned into a vampire. She fights her hardest to hold on to her humanity. In Songbird, she learns how to embrace herself as a vampire and be in balance within both sides of her.

Aside from Mische, I liked the side characters Chandra and the ‘dog’ Luce. They were integral to the plot and helped Mische and Asar reach their goals. The plot twists were totally unexpected!

As for Asar, I think he’s become my favorite vampire after Mische. As a Shadowborn, he has the power to control darkness and is a mindreader. He’s also someone with a hard, troubled past and he had fought his way to get to where he is today–coupled with several sad events. Despite his initial brusqueness, he turned out to be a cinnamon roll – in a warrior type of way who has a deep respect for the dead and for the people close to him. I was surprised at the plot twists and just how deep his, and Mische’s scars both physically and emotionally went.

In all, The Songbird & the Heart of Stone is a story about found family, accepting your past/demons and learning to accept yourself despite all your imperfections. Can’t wait for the next book!

Stunning, adventurous, and absolutely gruelling. Carissa has done it again with a book that’s packed with plot and leaves you breathless. While I usually lean toward romance-heavy reads, this story’s adventure-driven pace completely won me over. And yes—though it’s plot-heavy, fans can look forward to some favourite tropes: enemies-to-lovers tension, jaw-dropping character growth, the most adorable pet, grumpy x sunshine banter, a heart-stopping “he washes her” scene, and an epic quest with end-of-the-world stakes.

If you’ve been following me for a while, you already know how much I adore Broadbent’s work. She has this rare talent for pulling you into her worlds, where her characters feel so vivid they’re practically etched into your soul. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

This story follows Mische, a fiercely brave woman with hidden powers that carry a mysterious origin. We watch her hit rock bottom, gather herself, and face down danger after danger. Alongside her is an ally shrouded in secrets who has just as much to lose. Together, they embark on a harrowing quest assigned by their Gods—one that could spell a fate worse than death if they fail.

This book was an emotional wrecking ball. I was left speechless by that ending, forced to sit there and contemplate the sheer magnitude of the story. From the first page to the last, I adored every single word, and I’m devastated there aren’t more pages to turn. The epilogue… I’m still not over it.

Broadbent has outdone herself again, and I’ll be counting down the days until her next book. If you love fantasy adventures with heart-stopping stakes, slow-burn romance, and characters that linger in your mind, you *need* this book on your shelf!

𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘴: 𝘷𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴/𝘨𝘰𝘥𝘴 • 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘺 • 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘮𝘤 • 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯 • 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 • 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴

A long awaited read by one of my favorite authors, I knew I would love it!!! I was hooked from the first to the very last page. This book had everything: complex characters, tension, dark secrets, battles, and even an animal companion.
Carissa Broadbent never misses and she outdid herself with this book. A beautiful story about hope and love and forgiveness, with a fascinating setting and unique plot. STANDING OVATION FROM ME!!!!

I was obsessed with Mische in the previous books. She’s such a kindhearted & brave character. I loved getting to know more about her throughout their journey in the underworld. She made the perfect duo with Asar; two broken souls finding each other at their worst and healing together. I was rooting so hard for them.
And that ending!!! It left me staring at the wall for hours!! How am I supposed to function until the next one??