Book Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Carissa Broadbent returns with a brand new novel in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk.

Mische made the ultimate sacrifice to save those she loves - and plunged the world into an eternal night. Now, imprisoned by the gods and obsessed with revenge, Asar is desperate to find her again.

When a goddess offers them a final path to redemption - and back to each other - Asar and Mische embark on an extraordinary mission. Together, they must seize the power of the god of death so Asar may do the impossible: ascend to true divinity.

Their journey will take them through mortal and immortal realms, alongside both old friends and ruthless enemies. But as the underworld teeters on the brink of collapse and the gods prepare for a war, Asar and Mische must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for the power to defy death. In a game of vengeful gods and ancient betrayals, there are some debts that even love may not be able to repay.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Serpent & the Wings of Night:

"Fans of dark romantasy won't want to miss this." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"[A] haunting, action-packed political fantasy with a doomed romance at its center, full of heartbreak and intrigue."- Library Journal, starred review

"Vampire romance lovers will drink this series down to the last drop."- POPSUGAR, "The 18 Best Fantasy Romance Books"

"Danger, intrigue and a hell of a lot of blood are splashed across the pages of Carissa Broadbent's gripping fantasy romance" - Bookpage

"A heart-pounding, ultra-slow-burn romance." - Bustle

"Slow burn that pays off" - Vulture, "12 Romantasy Authors to Know"

"Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and the Wings of Night has all the fun of A Court of Thorns and Roses, but it will also appeal to Twilight fans." - Insider

"This suspenseful, unputdownable novel is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games -- with a fantastical vampire twist!" - Woman's World

"If you are a fan of dangerous fantasy worlds, bloodthirsty vampires, swoon worthy romance and a completely terrifying deadly competition, The Serpent and the Wings of Night is going to be a book you will love." - Book Briefs

"Unputdownable!" - FIRST for Women

About the Author

Carissa Broadbent has been concerning teachers and parents with mercilessly grim tales since she was roughly nine years old. Since then, her stories have gotten (slightly) less depressing and (hopefully a lot?) more readable. Today, she writes novels that blend epic fantasy plots with a heaping dose of romance. She lives with her husband, her son, and one perpetually skeptical cat in Rhode Island.