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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Blood
Minor: Religious bigotry, Death of parent
4.5☆
I had no idea what to expect from this little novella, but it did not disappoint, that's for sure. I am very impressed with how fleshed out this story felt considering it was a mere 150ish pages long. I found myself caring very deeply for the main characters (especially the sweet and definitely neurodiverse-coded Lilith) and was completely invested in the romance - which reminded me a lot of the romance between Dracula and his wife in Castlevania (the animated tv show).
I can't wait to continue the Crowns of Nyaxia series now. I'm really enjoying Carissa Broadbent's writing, and I'm 2/2 on enjoyment with her books thus far! Bring on The Ashes and the Star Cursed King!!!
I had no idea what to expect from this little novella, but it did not disappoint, that's for sure. I am very impressed with how fleshed out this story felt considering it was a mere 150ish pages long. I found myself caring very deeply for the main characters (especially the sweet and definitely neurodiverse-coded Lilith) and was completely invested in the romance - which reminded me a lot of the romance between Dracula and his wife in Castlevania (the animated tv show).
I can't wait to continue the Crowns of Nyaxia series now. I'm really enjoying Carissa Broadbent's writing, and I'm 2/2 on enjoyment with her books thus far! Bring on The Ashes and the Star Cursed King!!!
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Following the suggested reading order, I read this book immediately after finishing The Serpent and the Wings of Night. While I now know the characters introduced are in book 2 of the Crowns of Nyaxia series, I enjoyed it as a view from elsewhere in that world. I can’t wait to see how this whole story progresses.