4.5
This was soooo good! I really love Mische (and Asar I suppose), I did feel it got a bit complicated at times and I did struggle to keep up, especially when the Gods made appearances. I did find it different to the first duet in the series as it barely mentioned vampires and then occasionally it was like 'oh yeh they're vampires lol' but it was so nice to catch up with some favourite characters from the other books in the series, including the standalones!
Luce, I would do anything for you, you are the best girl.

The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk by Carissa Broadbent is such a good book. I totally recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can because it's really good and the characters are fantastic.

I love these books so much. And I think I may prefer to Misxhe and Asar to Oraya and Raihn (though I love them too!)
I hope there will be more in this series because I kinda need it :)

The previous book had left me with my heart broken, and this one is putting it back together piece by piece - just to break it all over again.

Mische... Mische. One of my top three FMCs (with Vasya from Winternight and Addie LaRue being the other ones) that has buried herself deep in my heart.
Carissa Broadbent writes female characters that just refuse to be broken, in dark and dangerous worlds where gods can be real jerks.

What can I say? The book is perfection. Asar and Mische are fighting with everything they have to save themselves and each other. They are both so raw and vulnerable while being incredibly strong.

The plot and pacing are insane, so don't expect to breathe while reading this conclusion to the second duology in the series. Just let the angst and all the emotions wash over you. And if ever the term epic is suitable for a story, it suits here.

It took me a bit to fully get into the world of the Crowns of Nyaxia, but since Songbird I'm so in.

5/5 stars no question

Thank you @netgalley and @panmacmillan for the eARC!

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Alexa play Hozier - Work Song, ‘no grave can hold my body down i’d crawl back to you’!!!!!! Oh my god this book is the definition of I WILL FIND YOU IN EVERY LIFETIME.

This has to be, hands down, my favourite book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series. I forgot how much I absolutely adore Carissa Broadbent’s writing! It’s so complex and raw and not just your average romantasy but a story of faith and grief and how love can be the thing that destroys you but also saves you. I actually don’t know how to explain my love for what I just read.

Every relationship (not just Asar and Mische’s), every interaction, they mattered and they changed something in the people involved and pushed the characters and plot forward, and don’t get me started on how Asar is the new blueprint for every book boyfriend going forward. That man!

The plot was insane, I was on the edge of my seat throughout, high stakes from start to finish, and somehow Carissa pulled it all off - the gods, the politics, the layers, without making it overwhelming or confusing.

Cannot wait for the Bloodborn duet!!!

Absolutely brilliant. I was hooked and engaged from the start to the end. This was such a good conclusion to Miche's and Asar's duology. The pace was definitely faster but I ate it up. Absolutely recommend this series to everyone

this book truly blew my fucking mind!!!! the plot had me hooked from the very first page, and one of the plot twists with a sentinel had me shook and heartbroken for my girl, mische (iykyk). we got a closer look at the GODS and not just one of them but MULTIPLE!!!

mische and asar’s love story is just captivating— the fought tooth and nail for each other and it was just beautiful. they are honestly my favourite couple so far in the ‘crowns of nyaxia’ series!!!!

the cameos we got from RAIHN, ORAYA, VALE, LILITH??? and let’s not forget vincent too!!! the whole vincent-ness of it all broke my heart for oraya </3 speaking of cameos, please please PLEASE go read ‘slaying the vampire conqueror’ BEFORE reading this book, i promise it is important ( and you’ll love that book too, ik i did ;) ).

after that epilogue, i cannot WAIT for the bloodborn duet— i’m excited to see not only who septimus ends up with but how the overarching plot progresses because things are getting JUICY!!! (also, i want to know what was written in that damn letter so bad 😫😫😫)


Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC — which was given in exchange for an honest review!

The gazillion stars will not come as a huge surprise, my goodness Carissa did NOT hold back with this one!!! This was a truly EPIC conclusion to Miche's and Asar's duology and the only reason it took me three days to finish instead of two was the fact that there were so many moments I had to physically put my kindle down and take a deep breath and collect myself and my thoughts. This book doesn't give you a break, the pace and action are absolutely relentless and Carissa had me on a chokehold during the whole reading experience. I was so invested it ended up being torture. How are they going to survive all of this? How could this ever result in a HEA? Beyond stressful, honestly!
The brilliance of these books lies within the worldbuilding which is impeccable and the characters which are so lovable and relatable. You get sucked in and refuse to come back to reality. I am genuinely at awe with the thinking that has gone into every single facet of this world, it is one thing to imagine a complex and unique world but Carissa is next level because even though it's so elaborate, her writing delivers it seamlessly. And with every book, we develop our knowledge and understanding, I could go on for hours, it truly is masterfully done.

The love story is one of my all time favourites, Mische is so endearing (I keep picturing Zendaya) and I was rooting so hard for her and Asar to find her happy ending.
I could probably write an essay but the gist is: If you've read the previous books and have eagerly been anticipating this one, you will not be disappointed. It was everything I hoped for and so much more!

Thank you to Carissa, Pan MacMillan and NetGalley for my review copy, all opinions are my own.

This book has left me emotionally compromised. Asar my broken devoted prince, raised to destroy but built to heal and protect. Mische my beautiful, saviour, warrior goddess , so full of love, strength and hope. I loved them individually and adored them so much together. This made me cry, rage, sad, happy, terrified but also hopeful and I loved every minute of it. These characters, past and present, the world Carissa Broadbent has built and how this conflict between the gods and the mortals is ramping up just grabs you, pulls you in and won’t let go. Bring on the House of Blood. 5⭐️

The Fallen & The Kiss of Dusk is book two of the Shadowborn Duet, the second duology in the Crowns of Nyaxia series. It picks up immediately after the pretty devastating events at the end of The Songbird & The Heart of Stone, which was a pretty high bar to follow. It was a little slower to sweep me away compared to Songbird, but in the end I was amazed by how much the events of this book changed the world and its characters. It was another amazing ending, and such a strong lead in to the third duology. I definitely didn't predict where the plot was going to go, and I'm sure that the third duology will be no different!

Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley, but this is my voluntary and honest review.

My most anticipated read—and it delivered everything I hoped for and more.

I don’t even know where to begin—this book was everything. Carissa Broadbent has outdone herself. The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk completely swept me off my feet. The romance? Perfection. The world-building? Dark and gorgeous. And that couple… THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT.

I was already obsessed with them from the previous books, but this one just took everything to another level. The tension, the devotion, the impossible choices—they broke my heart and put it back together again. Their dynamic is electric but also so deep, like they see each other’s souls in a way that made me feel every page.

The stakes are higher, the emotions hit harder, and the writing is just stunning. It’s one of those stories where you finish the last page and just sit there, not quite ready to say goodbye.

Easily my favorite in the series so far. I already need more. Like, immediately.

Rating: 6/5 if that were a thing.
All the stars. All the love. All the feels.

*thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Just missing 5 stars as I struggled to follow the story at some points and thought I had missed bits.
A must read for fans of the other books, especially after the book 3 cliffhanger!
I love the continuation of Mishe and Asar's story and learning more about them and seeing them grow as characters. Unfortuanley the story was very fast paced and I easily got lost compared to all the other books, might to to much for 1 book but still didnt stop me devouring this.

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There's so much I want to say about this book, but I don't want to give spoilers! I will say, though, it takes you on a ride of emotions!

It follows from the cliffhanger of the last book, and within the first couple of chapters, we find ourselves meeting a familiar face and an unlikely ally! They are just the first familiar face but certainly not the last ❤️

This story draws you in and doesn't let you go. There is just so much going on! There are battles to fight, big and small, quests to find long-lost items, and of course, secrets and betrayal!

We not only have Miche and Asar's story but whilst they fight to try and get back to each other which is far from an easy task, there is also bigger things in motion that will effect the whole of Obitraes!

I think I love this duology even more than the first, and that's saying something because Oraya is my girl!!! This series has had me obsessed since The Serpent and the Wings of Night, and it just keeps getting better!

This may be the end of Miche and Asar's duology, but it also feels like just the beginning of something even bigger. I think the last duology is going to be jam-packed with action!

Thank you for the arc of this for my honest review ❤️

Well that was an emotional rollercoaster!Thank you Pan MacMillan & Tor for this eARC! I neeeeeded to know what happened to Mische and Asar after that ending in Songbird. And wow, it’s hard to write this without any spoilers so I’m just going to say that was a journey! And also I cried…twice. I absolutely love Carissa’s writing, the story is so beautifully told and I loved it! Vengeful Gods & Godesses, The Underworld, all of the Vampire houses, it was the perfect conclusion to their duology and I’m very excited for what is to come after the epilogue!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this arc. Another brilliant read! I just love this world and everything about it so to get to dive back in before it’s published was AMAZING

I’m never going to emotionally recover from this I fear.

EVERY TIME CARISSA. EVERY DAMN TIME. The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk is not only the perfect follow-up to Songbird, it’s yet another stunning and gut-wrenching instalment in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, with high stakes adventure and romance, tension, yearning and a whole lot of tears (from me)

I’ve said it before that I will read anything that Carissa writes but this has truly solidified that for me, her world-building and the way that she writes her characters is unparalleled.

I’m so so stoked and grateful to Carissa, the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advance copy.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this advanced reader's copy and the opportunity to this early. Review has been posted on Waterstones and Goodreads.

I have been looking forward to this book for months and was not disappointed at all!
I wont give away any spoilers, but tears were spilled.

Do read!

I love love love love love love looooove this! A beautiful conclusion to the duet and also brought some important closures to something lingering from the first duology. I won’t go into plot or characters to avoid spoilers, but this series is just so well-balanced and written. Highly recommend it. This second duet just like the first one has everything I wanted. The romance is so so good. It’s action-packed. It feels more epic than the first duology. I think the concept is quite ambitious in this one, but the author pulled it off impressively well. Glad I’ve read the spin-off books too and I recommend to read them before you start this book. Looks like there will be more books set in this universe, so I am so so excited about that!

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Forget Nyaxia! Carissa is the true Mother here!!! My god, this series, THIS DUOLOGY!!! Perfection!! No notes!
Fallen was next level epic and I already know that this is my top read of this year!

Firstly, the characters! Every single one of them, cameos included, were well rounded, amazing and I simply loved them all. Their personalities are still well define and even tho the clear leads of the book are Mische and Asar, the rest had their moment to shine and I enjoyed every single scene where they interacted.

The worlbuilding was also one of my favorite things!!! Drama between problematic gods and godesses is my kryptonite and it's incredible for me to witness how the seeds that the author has been slowly planting since Serpent sets for everything that happens on this story and all that, I'm sure, will be coming next. Everything gets messier, complicated and with not one single plot hole in sight!!! I'm in awe with Carissa's talent for writing.

As for the romance, Mische and Asar have my hole heart! My boy is down bad for her (and viceversa) and I ate every interaction up. The intensity and the pinning were off the charts delicious. From start to finish beautifully developed.

And speaking of the ending, that epilogue was INSANE and what do you mean I have to wait, only Nyaxia knows how much for the next duology??? However, I do have my many theories to keep me entertained till then and I just KNOW the drama will be served with that MMC and whom I imagine to be the FMC. I cannot wait.

The underworld is in absolute chaos and Carissa has really outdone herself with the detail and world building in this story.
There was so much drama unfolding it was one of the most epic fantasy books I have read.
I loved the range of characters and people who have read her spin-off books will be especially excited to read this one.
I definitely cried a little bit at the end for REASONS (one piece of parchment did it for me!!)
Also, a signature Nyaxia feature has to be the epilogue. I can’t spoil it but WHAT DO YOU MEAN??
Amazing. Bring on the next duet!