The Lion & the Deathless Dark

Carissa Broadbent
62 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2026

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Book Brief

Carissa Broadbent

The Lion & the Deathless Dark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2026
Book Details
Pages

560

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Romance
Setting

Eos • Mythical Fantasy Realm

Theme
Conflict

•

Revenge

•

Justice
First Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Lion & the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent follows an individual's journey through a world filled with powerful magic and dangerous secrets. The story explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the struggle between light and darkness, as the protagonist faces challenges that test courage and resilience.

Mysterious

Dark

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Lion & the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent offers a gripping fantasy tale with richly developed characters and a complex plot. Critics praise its vivid world-building and emotional depth. However, some note the pacing can be uneven. Overall, it's a compelling read for fantasy enthusiasts seeking strong character dynamics.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lion & the Deathless Dark?

Fans of The Lion & the Deathless Dark will likely be drawn to its blend of romance and fantasy, similar to Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Ideal readers enjoy epic world-building, complex characters, and dark themes intertwined with adventure and intrigue.

Character List

A resilient anti-hero driven by personal loss and a complex sense of justice, who wields the title "Vindica Ultis" and a sentient sword named Zefiah while navigating a world of gods and vampires.

A prince from the House of Blood, fighting his bloodlust curse and orchestrating a long-standing war against the gods, whose relationship with Kyrene challenges his carefully maintained indifference.

A sentient sword known as the Blade of Retribution, who guides and critiques Kyrene, reflecting divine justice's ideals while bonding with her over their shared destiny.

A young, talented machinist who represents innocence in Kyrene’s found family and views Kyrene as a legendary hero, impervious to the world’s harsh realities.

A priestess of Shiket who serves as the moral compass of Kyrene's group, with unwavering faith in human goodness and a deep care for Kyrene beyond her divine role.

A pragmatic and hedonistic fighter whose relationship with Kyrene is based on mutual understanding of survival, revealing unexpected depth through acts of loyalty.

The Goddess of Vampires and a primary antagonist, driven by grief and ambitions to influence human lands, with a complex history interwoven with the gods.

The Goddess of Justice who maintains a contentious relationship with Kyrene, symbolizing the tension between divine authority and moral justice.

The Goddess of Fate, initially appearing protective but later revealed as a manipulator wielding influence over the war for her own ends.

Book Details
Pages

560

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Romance
Setting

Eos • Mythical Fantasy Realm

Theme
Conflict

•

Revenge

•

Justice
First Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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