Slaying the Vampire Conqueror
From New York Times bestselling author Carissa Broadbent comes a standalone novel set in the world of the TikTok mega-hit, the Crowns of Nyaxia series. 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.
- Pages
- 450
- First published
- April 27, 2023
- Language
- English
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Reviews
Finished January 1, 2025
Finished September 20, 2025
The first 50% of this almost killed me, it was so boring, but it was worth the slog for the second half. One thing I can’t forgive though, is the fact that the whole plot was centred around Sylina’s desire for revenge, but this was completely forgotten about and her sister isn’t mentioned at all towards the end.
Started April 11, 2024 · Finished April 12, 2024
Honestly, this started out a little slow for me, but about 20% in it picked up (a bit) and I was interested in more. This takes place in the same world as Serpents and the Wings of Night, but possibly before, maybe after? I wasnt quite sure of the time line. I liked the MCs and mostly read it because I love this authors other books, but once i reached the authors note at the end I was even more glad i read it because these characters are going to be appearing in some later books… So thats good to know. I found the ending satisfying, even though it was somewhat predictable. 🌶️ 2/5 Theres 2 spice scenes, one in the middle and one near the end. Theres also a good bit of tension build up before. A few scenes that are pretty tense. NOTES Takes place in Nyaxia series, standalone monsters enemies to lovers.
Finished January 7, 2026
Finished November 13, 2024
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror is a solid 4-star read with Carissa Broadbent’s trademark action and intensity. The storyline follows the familiar trope of an assassin falling for her target, yet it’s the execution that keeps it engaging. Atrius was a standout character for me, even more than Sylina, and his depth added a lot to the story. The action scenes were well-paced and kept me hooked throughout. I’m excited to see where they take things in the Crowns of Nyaxia series—looking forward to more from these characters!
