I'm in my fantasy era and I couldn't be happier. And when I get the chance to read a book like this? My heart gets full and develops a new addiction at the same time! 😍

This series is becoming one of my favourites, and I loved Mische and Asar's story so much! Carissa definitely knows how to write a story that will make you fall in love with, well, everything. A story that will capture your heart, but that will also break it. Her writing is IT. And one thing's for sure, I will always read whatever Carissa writes.

Can't wait for the next book!

I loved this book so much - i cannot wait to continue with this series.

Mische is such an amazing character to meet

Writing a full review of this has proven itself to be a challenge as, I'll be honest, I don't remember the first 45% of the book whatsoever.

This doesn't usually happen with Carissa Broadbent books and me.

This could also have to do with the fact that I read this during getting used to a completely new day-to-day (including new sleeping rhythm), meaning I was tired af when I'd usually be reading, but that said, the first half(ish) did feel slow.

The remainer of the book however was so, so good. And I love our two leads a lot. While they're not Oraya and Raihn, but to be honest, we don't want a copy of them either anyway, do we, they do have potential I'm excited to see evolve.
I'll be looking forward to see where they're going and what's gonna happen in the next one, also because... that ending??? Sendhelp.

If you'd like a little list of tropes
🔥Grumpy/sunshine
🔥Animal companions
🔥Touch them and I will kill you

4⭐

Thank you to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, I would like to say thank you for the review copy, which was provided to me by the publisher. This fact does not in any way affect my personal opinion of this book. This post contains advertising and the rights for the book belong to the publisher.

Of course, is this only my personal opinion of the book and just because I give this rating to the book doesn’t mean, that everyone will have that opinion.

When I got the email notification for the ARC, I could not believe my eyes that I was a chosen one!!
I’ve read the first two books in the „Crowns of Nyaxia“ series plus the one spin-off novel, and I loved these. So, to be honest – I knew that I would like this, and I was not disappointed.
I loved the new pair. I already liked Mische in the first few books, and I was so happy that we got a novel about her. It’s different than the other volumes, but I loved, that the author expanded the world-building.
As expected, the book ended with a cliffhanger, and I can not wait to read book four!

Conclusion
If you liked the other books – you will also like this one!

Carissa Broadbents does an amazing job with making you feel like you're a part of the world. It's immersive, a great pace, and a great story!
You can read this on its own but it's even better if you read The Nightborn duet first.
Eagerly awaiting for the next book!

First of all thank u to Netgalley, editor and the author.
Unfortunately it was not a book for me, maybe it was the time of the reading, but I didn’t like it and ended up giving DNF to this book.
I was reading because I had too, but it wasn’t a pleasing reading.
Maybe another time I’ll give another opportunity to this book.

Mische and Asar are the ones for me. Their backstreet — heartbreaking. The trials — dangerous. Their chemistry — beautiful.
Absolutely in love and can't wait for the fourth book.

I am absolutely obsessed with Misch. Her journey was so sad yet beautiful and I had the best time following her through this first book.
I’m obsessed with this universe, I’m obsessed with every character that gets introduced. Definitely can’t wait for book 2!

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this e-arc!

Man, everyone is losing their minds over Broadbent and trust me, I’ve tried to understand the hype. With her first book, I couldn’t get past the 25% mark. This one was a struggle too. There’s something about her writing I can’t connect with. I couldn’t care less about the characters either unfortunately but I pushed through. It still disappointed me…

I was sadly disappointed in this one. I loved the first two books in this series but this one sadly fell a little short for me. There’s a chance I may still read the next in the series but this definitely wasn’t a favorite.

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*sigh* I really went into this book hoping to love it and with high expectations and I don’t know what happened but I just didn’t enjoy it…

I felt there was zero chemistry between the characters, the whole underworld was very underwhelming, and I just felt like nothing happened.

I think this book had a much slower pace compared to its predecessors and maybe that’s why I struggled with it…. I also felt no connection to any of the characters, I really didn’t care what happened to them… I mean the ending didn’t even phase me…

TLDR: I feel like this whole book could’ve been an email…

I’ll probably read the next book, but honestly it’s only because of the ending of this book and the person she met, cause what the heck?😂

I enjoyed this book but it wasn't my favourite of the series. Generally I am not a fan of a 'travelling' story and this book didn't change my mind. However, I did like the characters and the continuation of the magic systems so if you like a book with a fair amount of moving around then I would recommend this.

Carissa Broadbent did not disappoint with the third installment of “The Crowns of Nyaxia”. The characters of Mishe and Asar are both very ambiguous and she masterfully weaves their individual histories into the story while they journey to the underworld. And if I’m being honest the book is worth it for Luce alone, love her.

Overall, this was good-I adored Mische and Asar and their healing journeys. I do feel like something could've been added to their journey in the underground to make it less confusing and more coherent to the plot. The flashbacks and beginning hooked me so much otherwise.
Something was missing in this book compared to Carissa’s previous books that just made it lose her usual “wow factor”.

With that being said, I have high expectations for the next book and I hope it lives up to it with a new PoV

I have no idea why this has taken me so long to review! This book was incredible I was so excited to read Mische's story and the journey to the underworld with the added bonus of a dark, brooding and very flawed Asar did not disappoint- plus one of my favourite characters in this series was such a welcome surprise.
Cariss Broadbent knows how to build you up, take you on a journey and then break your heart apart because the ending of this book actually broke me! I need the next book yesterday...This is my favourite in the series so far (sorry Vale & Lilith)

This book is dark, intense, and totally different from the first duology. We follow Mische as she embarks on a journey to the underworld to resurrect the God of Death himself alongside Asar, the bastard House of Shadow prince. Mische-all the while- has been commanded by her Sun God to betray Asar by killing the very Death God they’re searching for.

We’re introduced to more perspectives as they’re woven into the 6 levels of the underworld, each chapter bringing forth a new dimension to our main characters’ journey. The farther they travel, the line between what’s real and what’s nightmare blurs. Mische’s past is unraveled perfectly, using flashbacks and heartbreaking memories that slowly reveal her hidden story. It’s addictive and leaves you questioning everything. Oh, and the slow burn? It burnsss. I wanted to throw the book but also giggle and hug it at the same time.

Honestly, Broadbent’s writing just gets me. It’s emotional and immersive, I’d read her grocery list at this point. This book broke and healed my little Mische loving heart, I was hooked from beginning to end. While this may be a slightly slower-paced read, every moment is building toward something. I’m currently dying for the next book and no longer know what to do with myself after the ending.

It pains me to say this, but Songbird and the Heart of Stone was a bit of a letdown for me, and honestly, it felt like it was written by someone else. I've LOVED her previous books, but this one just didn't have the same magic. The premise had so much promise – an underworld journey, a forbidden romance – but somewhere along the way, it lost me.

I loved Mische (❤️) in the first duology, but I didn't really feel her connection to Asar. It felt a bit forced, and I didn't feel their chemistry the way I wanted to. It felt like Broadbent was trying to give us a new vibe, but it didn't quite land for me. The writing didn't capture the emotional depth I loved in her earlier books. It's still a decent read, but I hope her next book brings back the magic I felt like this one lost.

at this point, i'll read anything carissa broadbent writes. her worlds are always so complex and unique, and it's so easy to get lost in her creative writing.
mische was someone i wasn't expecting to have a book written about. while i didn't dislike her in the previous books, she also wasn't my favourite. this all changed in songbird, and I adore her more than anything. asar is so precious and deserves all the love and protection in the world. the romance was easily one of my favourite that i've read in a long time.
i really enjoyed how high the stakes were in this book. it made everything more exciting and fast paced.

The beginning of this book hooked me (I hadn’t read the first) and I was IN. And then. It dragged and dragged. The darkness took her and she woke up in the next chapter. Rinse and repeat. For ages. And then the end a brilliant ending and bizarrely i would read the next one. Just a draggy middle.
Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for an ARC of this book.

Is it possible I enjoyed the third instalment the most? ABSOLUTELY. Mische stole my heart the second she jumped on the page of the first book and I am so very pleased Carissa Broadbent felt she deserved her own story.
I don't want to give too much away but I LOVED the story and I found myself invested so much more that Oraya's story (which is quite a high standard!). The world building at this point is very well thought, tied, executed and presented to the reader. It's unique and convincing but at the same time does not overwhelm. The writing is beautiful, in true Carissa style and the tasks required to achieve the end goal (trying hard not to give too much away!) are as original as we have come to expect from her. I will say though that even though you do not absolutely need to have read the previous two books in order to enjoy this one, I think you would do yourself a serious disservice as series like the Crowns of Nyaxia do not come around that often.
For the fans of Carissa and the romantasy genre, you KNOW you will not be disappointed. I loved this books and I can't wait for the next one!
A huge thanks to Carissa, Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for approving this title for me.