by Carissa Broadbent
Book list The fifth book in Broadbent's Crowns of Nyaxia series (after The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk, 2025) centers on the vampire Septimus, prince of the house of Shadowborn, and the human Vindica Ultis, Kyrene. Kyrene is a bounty hunter for the goddess of justice, Shiket, and wielder of a sword named Zefiah, Blade of Retribution. The war between the houses of Blood and Shadow has been going on for most of Kyrene’s lifetime, and she and Septimus are on opposite sides. Kyrene is accompanied by three companions—Mirie, a priestess of the goddess of justice; Valentina, a machinist; and Marco, a tough. On the way to Yiferis, the four are separated on a quest for the last head for justice. When Septimus finds Kyrene, he makes a deal with her to team up to slay the gods themselves. And because this is classic Broadbent, these enemies must also fight their growing attraction. Readers of the series at large will gobble up the latest entry, the first of the Bloodborn Duet. From Booklist, Copyright © American Library Association. Used with permission. |
