(Crowns of Nyaxia #5) by Carissa Broadbent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars Available Aug/04/2026 What to Know: 5/5 stars. I haven’t loved a book this far into a series since Empire of Storms. But this is not a cozy, cottage-core, fluffy read… This is gritty, gory and not for the squeamish. Spoiler-Free Summary: Broadbent wrote this as part one of the 'Bloodborn Duet' in the Crowns of Nyaxia series. It can be read as a standalone, as it focuses on Septimus (yes, that Septimus) and the human K

The Kindred's Curse Saga follows Diem Bellator, a healer living in a world divided between mortals and Descended. When secrets about her past begin to unravel, Diem is thrust into a dangerous political game filled with rebellion, prophecy, magic, and, of course, forbidden attraction.

This book's existence could be summed up as The Bear and The Nightingale merged with Swordheart's potential -- and who doesn't want a ticket to that ride?

Thank you, Caty Rogan, for pulling me out of my romantasy slump and reminding me why I love this genre in the first place. This filled both my Fourth Wing and Throne of Glass voids, but without ever feeling like a copycat version of either.

Two of the most addicting romantasy retellings out there. Reign of Cinders and Glass and Kingdom of Roses and Flame.

The Fae Guardian and Captured by the Vampire Knight, both coming May 2026.

This fantasy book will be on everyone's TBR list. Here's my review.

Empire of Flame and Thorns, Throne of Ice and Blood & Court of Lies and Deceit. Why you want to read this series.

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The Cruel Prince trilogy by Holly Black - see my rating and review.

This Wretched Alchemy by Tina Mars - To be released Nov. 2026. Read my review here.

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