Daughter of No Worlds is a captivating fantasy romance novel by rising author Carissa Broadbent that blends magic, betrayal, and slow-burn love into a story that is as emotionally devastating as it is thrilling. The story centers on Tisaanah, a young woman born into slavery who possesses rare and powerful magical abilities she has long been forced to hide. Desperate for freedom and driven by a fierce desire to liberate her people, she strikes a dangerous bargain with Maxantarius, a brilliant but deeply embittered mage who was once one of the world’s greatest magic users and now lives in exile. What begins as a transactional arrangement between two people with very different wounds gradually evolves into something far more complicated, tender, and consuming.
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Carissa Broadbent’s writing shines in its emotional precision, bringing to life two protagonists whose individual pain makes their growing connection feel earned and achingly real. The magic system is inventive and woven seamlessly into the plot, the world-building feels expansive without overwhelming, and the tension between Tisaanah and Max is the kind that keeps readers up well past midnight. Beneath the romance and the action lies a story about agency, survival, and what people are willing to sacrifice for those they love. Daughter of No Worlds is a stunning debut that announces Carissa Broadbent as a major new voice in fantasy romance and is essential reading for fans of emotionally rich, character-driven fantasy fiction.
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