Episode #68
The Shadowborn Duet and Slaying the Vampire Conqueror [Book Chat] | The Crowns of Nyaxia Books 2.5, 3, and 4 | FULL SPOILERS
This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Slaying the Vampire Conqueror, The Songbird and the Heart of Stone, and The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk AS WELL AS the previous Crowns of Nyaxia books . If you don't want the ENTIRE series spoiled, please return once you've read the stories. _____________________________________________________________ The Nightborn Duet and Six Scorched Roses [Book Chat] The Shadowborn Duet and Slaying the Vampire Conqueror [Book Chat] _____________________________________________________________ The Shadowborn Duet Deep Dive: Spoiler Recaps, Tropes, and RatingsAllyson and Becca introduce the Reading After Bedtime podcast and discuss Carissa Broadbent’s Shadowborn Duet, including the standalone Slaying the Vampire Conqueror and the novels The Songbird and the Heart of Stone and The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk, with ratings, spice levels, tropes, and extensive content warnings. They share the author’s recommended reading order across the broader series and then deliver spoiler-filled “Mom Brain” recaps: Sylina infiltrates vampire conqueror Atrius’s army, kills the Sightmother, and prepares to rule Glaea; Mische and Asar journey through Morthryn to resurrect the god of death, leading to Mische killing Atroxus and triggering eternal night; and in Fallen, Mische and Asar pursue relics for Asar’s ascension, reunite with familiar characters, and set the stage for a looming god war. They end with favorite quotes, moments, and predictions for the next duet. ____________________________________________________________ LET'S PARTY! Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - Trivia & costume contest️ - Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - Games, archery & sword fighting - Photo ops - Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - ️ Shopping & more! Buy your ticket here! _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! Youtube: Instagram: TikTok: _____________________________________________________________ ️ Shop our Merch!️ Still looking for something? https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! - Sean Lavrisa Spotify: - Sean Lavrisa Instagram: _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Cold Open Banter00:31 Podcast Welcome01:28 Socials and Reviews01:54 ACOTAR 6 Party02:47 Slaying Overview04:05 Songbird Blurb05:47 Fallen Blurb06:49 Ratings and Spice10:45 Spoiler Warning11:39 Genres Tropes Warnings13:16 Series Reading Order15:10 Mom Brain Slaying Recap18:49 Mom Brain Songbird Recap22:48 Mom Brain Fallen Recap28:15 Tangent Fly Swatters31:09 Initial Thoughts Nyaxia32:17 Religious Trauma Talk35:45 Slaying Deep Dive41:21 Sightmother Motives44:06 Is the Standalone Needed48:42 Mische and Asar Setup51:00 Asar Shadow Daddy52:21 Heir Theories53:36 Mische Chosen by Dead54:34 Underworld Map Explained55:46 Relics Quest Structure59:22 POV Style and Romance01:00:45 Luce the Ghost Dog01:01:41 Vincent and Saescha Twists01:03:06 Justice and Sentinel Lore01:10:40 Next Duet Predictions01:12:13 Final Thoughts and Gripes01:14:33 Favorite Quotes Roundup01:27:35 Favorite Moments and Wrap #Thecrownsofnyaxia #thesongbirdandtheheartofstone #enemiestolovers #slayingthevampireconqueror #thefallenandthekissofdusk #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview #bookchat
