Bookreview: Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent


 











Title: Slaying the Vampire Conqueror Author: Carissa Broadbent Series: Crowns of Nyaxia Publisher: Amazon Digital Services Release Date: April 27, 2023 ISBN/ASIN: B0BY9DRDK3 Format: Kindle E-Book Pages: 436s

4.5/5⭐

She was commanded to kill him with a single strike to the heart. She didn’t expect her own to betray her.

Sylina has sacrificed everything for her goddess–her soul, her freedom, her eyes. Life in service to the Arachessen, a cult of the Goddess of Fate, has turned Sylina from orphaned street-rat to disciplined killer, determined to overthrow Glaea’s tyrannical king. But when a brutal vampire conqueror arrives on their shores, Sylina faces an even deadlier adversary. She’s tasked with a crucial mission: infiltrate his army, earn his trust… and kill him.

Atrius is a terrifying warrior carving an unstoppable path through Glaea. Yet when Sylina becomes his seer, she glimpses a dark and shocking past–and a side of him that reminds her far too much of parts of herself she’d rather forget. Sylina’s orders are clear. The conqueror cannot live. But as the blood spilled by Glaea’s tyrant king runs thicker, her connection with Atrius only grows stronger. A connection forbidden by her vows. A connection that could cost her everything.

Slaying the Vampire Conqueror is a standalone fantasy romance set in the Crowns of Nyaxia world, full of heart-wrenching forbidden romance, dark curses, and epic battles – perfect for fans of The Bridge Kingdom and the From Blood and Ash series.

(From Goodreads.com)


My Review We are introduced to our main characters in a good way. However, I would have liked to have seen a little more background on why Sylina has ended up where she is and why she chose to do what she did with her vision. I really liked the blindfold concept. I also wish we had gotten more insight into Atrius' background as his way of looking at the world around him and all the innocent people. He really wants to conquer but he doesn't want innocent people to suffer, but why? To be kind but still so brutal.


I really liked the story! I wish we got more, maybe the book would have done better as a series. There are many threads that could have been built on. Many threads I wish we could have followed more!

I read the book in one day, I was so invested in the story that I just couldn't stop! I was constantly intrigued and I just wanted more!

Overall, I really like Carissas writing and her engaging storys. I will keep reading her books!

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