Crowns of Nyaxia Reading Order
Carissa Broadbent vampire romantasy series · Updated August 2026
The Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent is a planned 6-book vampire romantasy divided into three duologies. As of August 2026, five books are out: The Serpent and the Wings of Night (2022), The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (April 2023), The Songbird and the Heart of Stone (November 2024), The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk (August 2025), and The Lion and the Deathless Dark (August 4, 2026). Read in publication order starting with The Serpent and the Wings of Night.
The series is structured around three vampire Houses and three duologies: the Nightborn Duet (House of Night), the Shadowborn Duet (House of Shadow), and the Bloodborn Duet (House of Blood). Each duology follows a different couple, but the world-building and political stakes connect across all six books. Two standalone novellas are optional.
Short answer
The Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent is a planned 6-book vampire romantasy divided into three duologies: the Nightborn Duet (The Serpent and the Wings of Night, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King), the Shadowborn Duet (The Songbird and the Heart of Stone, The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk), and the Bloodborn Duet (The Lion and the Deathless Dark releasing August 4, 2026, plus one more book). Read in publication order starting with The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Two standalone novellas (Six Scorched Roses, Slaying the Vampire Conqueror) are optional.
How many books are in the Crowns of Nyaxia series?
The Crowns of Nyaxia series has 5 books out now and 6 books planned total. The final book will complete the Bloodborn Duet. Each duology tells a complete romantic arc for a different couple, but the overarching plot involving the vampire Houses and the gods continues across all three.
What this series is known for
- Vampire courts ruled by ancient gods and deadly political games
- Enemies-to-lovers and forbidden romance with morally gray heroes
- Three interconnected duologies, each with a different couple and vampire House
- Spicy romance (rated 18+) with slow-burn tension and well-written intimate scenes
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Crowns of Nyaxia books in order
The Serpent and the Wings of Night
Nightborn Duet, Book 1
Released 2022
Oraya is a human raised by the vampire king of the House of Night. When she's forced to compete in the Kejari, a deadly tournament held by the goddess of death, she must ally with Raihn, a dangerous vampire rival, to survive. This is enemies-to-lovers with real stakes and the tournament structure that makes you want to stay up all night reading.
Six Scorched Roses
Standalone Novella (Optional)
Released 2023
A standalone novella introducing characters who appear in later books. Reading it is optional, but it adds context to The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King and enriches the world-building around the House of Blood.
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King
Nightborn Duet, Book 2
Released April 14, 2023
Oraya and Raihn's story continues after the shocking end of The Serpent and the Wings of Night. The House of Night is surrounded by enemies, and Oraya must decide between the bloody reality of seizing power and the love that could destroy her. Readers rate this book spicier than the first.
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror
Standalone Novella (Optional)
Released 2023
A second standalone novella set in the Crowns of Nyaxia universe. It features a different couple and is optional reading, but fans of the series enjoy the additional world detail.
The Songbird and the Heart of Stone
Shadowborn Duet, Book 1
Released November 19, 2024
Mische's story begins. An exiled Shadowborn prince and a woman with a secret past journey to the underworld itself. The Shadowborn Duet shifts to the House of Shadow and introduces new characters while maintaining the high-stakes romance and brutal world-building the series is known for.
The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk
Shadowborn Duet, Book 2
Released August 5, 2025
The conclusion of Mische and Asar's story. In a world of vengeful gods and ancient betrayals, they must seize the power of the death god to restore light to a realm plunged into eternal darkness. Some debts may be too high, even for love.
The Lion and the Deathless Dark
Bloodborn Duet, Book 1
Released August 4, 2026
Kyrene, a human bounty hunter, has survived ten years of war between humans and vampires. When grief drives her to commit a crime that leaves her vulnerable, she's forced into a deadly pact with Septimus, a vampire prince who offers her one last job: kill the gods themselves. The Bloodborn Duet shifts focus to the House of Blood.
Should I read Crowns of Nyaxia in publication order or by duology?
Read Crowns of Nyaxia in publication order. Each duology follows a different couple and can technically stand alone, but publication order gives you the clearest world-building and lets you catch the connections between the three vampire Houses and the gods.
The Nightborn Duet introduces the world and the deadly politics of the House of Night. The Shadowborn Duet shifts focus to the House of Shadow and the underworld, building on what you learned in the first two books. The Bloodborn Duet follows the House of Blood and ties the overarching plot together. If you skip around, you will miss references, callbacks, and the way the stakes escalate across all three vampire courts.
Start with The Serpent and the Wings of Night. If you finish the Nightborn Duet and want to keep going, move directly to The Songbird and the Heart of Stone. If you only want to read one duology, the Nightborn Duet is the most complete on its own.
Crowns of Nyaxia release dates
| Book | Duology | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Serpent and the Wings of Night | Nightborn Duet, Book 1 | 2022 |
| Six Scorched Roses | Standalone Novella | 2023 |
| The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King | Nightborn Duet, Book 2 | April 14, 2023 |
| Slaying the Vampire Conqueror | Standalone Novella | 2023 |
| The Songbird and the Heart of Stone | Shadowborn Duet, Book 1 | November 19, 2024 |
| The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk | Shadowborn Duet, Book 2 | August 5, 2025 |
| The Lion and the Deathless Dark | Bloodborn Duet, Book 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| Bloodborn Duet, Book 2 | Bloodborn Duet, Book 2 | TBD |
Where to start with Crowns of Nyaxia
Start with The Serpent and the Wings of Night. It is the first book in the Nightborn Duet and introduces the world of Nyaxia, the three vampire Houses, and the deadly tournaments held by the gods. You meet Oraya, a human raised by the vampire king of the House of Night, who is forced to compete in the Kejari, a brutal competition where most competitors do not survive.
The romance is enemies-to-lovers with Raihn, a dangerous vampire who becomes Oraya's reluctant ally. The tension is slow-burn and brutal, with real stakes and a tournament structure that makes it impossible to put down. The world is built around vampire courts, ancient gods, and the kind of political betrayal that leaves you questioning every alliance.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night is not just setup. It is a complete story with a satisfying romantic arc, even though the duology continues in The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King. If you like vampire romance, deadly games, forbidden attraction, and morally gray heroes, this is the entry point.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Crowns of Nyaxia reading order?
The Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent is a planned 6-book vampire romantasy divided into three duologies: the Nightborn Duet (The Serpent and the Wings of Night, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King), the Shadowborn Duet (The Songbird and the Heart of Stone, The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk), and the Bloodborn Duet (The Lion and the Deathless Dark releasing August 4, 2026, plus one more book). Read in publication order starting with The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Two standalone novellas (Six Scorched Roses, Slaying the Vampire Conqueror) are optional.
Should I read Crowns of Nyaxia in publication order or by duology?
Read Crowns of Nyaxia in publication order. Each duology can stand alone and follows a different couple, but reading in publication order gives you the clearest world-building and lets you catch connections between the Houses of Night, Shadow, and Blood. Start with The Serpent and the Wings of Night, then move through each duology as released.
How many books are in the Crowns of Nyaxia series?
The Crowns of Nyaxia series is planned for 6 main books total, divided into three duologies. As of August 2026, 5 books are out: The Serpent and the Wings of Night (2022), The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (April 2023), The Songbird and the Heart of Stone (November 2024), The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk (August 2025), and The Lion and the Deathless Dark (August 2026). One final book will complete the Bloodborn Duet. Two standalone novellas (Six Scorched Roses, Slaying the Vampire Conqueror) are optional.
Is Crowns of Nyaxia spicy?
Yes, Crowns of Nyaxia is spicy. The series is rated for adults (18+) and includes on-page sexual content. The spice level varies by book: The Serpent and the Wings of Night starts with a slow burn and builds heat, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is significantly spicier, and the Shadowborn and Bloodborn books maintain a medium to medium-high spice level (around 2-3 out of 5 peppers). Fans describe the romantic tension as intense, with well-written intimate scenes.
Do I need to read the Crowns of Nyaxia novellas?
No, you do not need to read the novellas (Six Scorched Roses and Slaying the Vampire Conqueror) to follow the main series. They are standalone stories featuring different couples and are optional. That said, Six Scorched Roses introduces characters who appear in The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, so reading it adds context and enriches your understanding of the world. The novellas are short and enjoyable if you love the series, but skipping them will not leave you confused.
What should I read after Crowns of Nyaxia?
If you loved Crowns of Nyaxia, try From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout (forbidden romance, vampire-adjacent fantasy, and a heroine caught between power and love), Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin (enemies-to-lovers with a witch and a witch hunter), or Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco (deadly games, morally gray demons, and Italian gothic romance). All deliver the same high-stakes romantasy tension with deadly courts, forbidden attraction, and complex world-building.
Sources
Series order and release dates verified as of August 2026.
- Carissa Broadbent Official Reading OrdersUsed for official Crowns of Nyaxia series structure and reading order.
- Crowns of Nyaxia Series Overview (Carissa Broadbent)Used for series descriptions, duology structures, and character details.
- Goodreads Crowns of Nyaxia SeriesUsed for series order, book ratings, and reader context.
- The Songbird and the Heart of Stone (Amazon)Used for release date confirmation (November 19, 2024).
- The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk (Amazon)Used for release date confirmation (August 5, 2025).
- Pan Macmillan: Carissa Broadbent Crowns of Nyaxia GuideUsed for series overview and House of Night/Shadow/Blood structure.
- Rebel Angel: Crowns of Nyaxia Reading Order GuideUsed for spice level details and duology reading recommendations.
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