Slaying the Vampire Conqueror: Characters, spicy chapters, FAQ
Let’s talk all things about Slaying the Vampire Conqueror. This book is a standalone, but it also enriches the Crowns of Nyaxia universe with intriguing characters and a deeper look at the wider world outside of Obitraes.
In this book guide and review, I’ve also included its synopsis, listed the characters, trigger warnings and shared where to find the Slaying the Vampire Conqueror spicy chapters because I know most people like to skip to, or completely avoid them.
And if you're wondering if Slaying the Vampire Conqueror can be enjoyed without reading the other Crowns of Nyaxia books, the answer is yes.
But if you’ve been following the series, you’ll find even more to enjoy and I’ve provided a couple of recommendations of when to read Slaying the Vampire Conqueror, if you’re reading the whole series.
Happy reading friends!
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror synopsis.
ALL-NEW HARDCOVER EDITION--This new hardcover edition of the bestselling Slaying the Vampire Conqueror features new case art, a detailed map, and a never-before-seen bonus chapter!
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.
Get the all-new hardcover edition of Slaying the Vampire Conqueror with new case art, a detailed map, and a never-before-seen bonus chapter here.
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror characters.
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror is narrated in first person point of view, from Sylina’s perspective (pictured below). The secondary main character is Atrius, a vampire warlord conqueror.
Pictured: Sylina. Via Carissa Broadbent’s instagram, by @alicia.mb.art
Main characters.
Sylina
Atrius
Supporting characters.
Naro
Erekkus
Sightmother
Tarkan
Aaves
Acaeja
Nyaxia
Raeth
Yylene
Asha
The Pythora King
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror book review.
Spice level: 🌶🌶
2/5, moderate spice
Lately, I’ve been trying to figure out what makes some romantasy books hit all the right notes while others are just… fine. And then, I came across Brandon Sanderson dropping the perfect analogy: writers can either be chefs or cooks.
Chefs, as opposed to formulaic cooks, know why certain flavours work together, how to balance the spice, and when to throw in something to elevate the dish.
Carissa Broadbent is undoubtedly a chef. This is the 5th book I’ve read of hers, and can attest that she uses classic tropes like enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, Beauty & the Beast monster vibes and understands why they work, where to push boundaries, create layered compelling characters and how to build tension.
Take our FMC Sylina, for example. Sylina is a fighter. A survivor. She’s spent years trying to suffocate the parts of herself that don’t align with her faith, but devotion is a double-edged blade, and her cult isn’t quite the forgiving type. They won’t hesitate to chop you into tiny pieces if you break your vows. It makes for quite the dynamic when she’s sent to infiltrate a cursed vampire warlord’s army.
And Atrius, said cursed vampire warlord with big black horns, yep he’s horny 😏! But he’s less terrifying predator and more tragic cinnamon roll who just wants a hug but is too busy and too focused on the task at hand to ask for one.
And this is where Broadbent’s storytelling truly shines because what makes this book hit isn’t just the romance or the intrigue. She adds profound themes such as whether devotion is strength or a cage, whether fate is a force or a shackle. And it does it all while serving up a slow-burn romance with tragic backstories, women who are done playing by the rules, well portrayed differently-abled representation (Sylina has blindness but can still see using other means) and a story that cuts deep.
The re-release of this edition couldn’t have come at a better time, bridging the gap between The Songbird & the Heart of Stone and The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk, with the bonus Septimus chapter. Although you can technically read this as a standalone, or at any point in time in the Crowns of Nyaxia series. Highly recommend picking up this edition of Laying the Vampire Conqueror Slaying the Vampire Conqueror, especially if The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk is on your radar.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan | Tor Bramble for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
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Slaying the Vampire Conqueror book FAQs.
SPOILER ALERT:
Some answers may spoil the book if you haven’t read it already. Proceed with caution.
Is Slaying the Vampire Conqueror a standalone?
Yes, Slaying the Vampire Conqueror is a standalone set in the Crowns of Nyaxia universe and can be read without having read any of the other books. However, if you have read the other Crowns of Nyaxia books, it’ll enrich the world and give you some extra backstory on new characters.
When to read Slaying the Vampire Conqueror.
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror can be read at any point, as it is essentially a standalone novel in the Crowns of Nyaxia universe.
However, I highly recommend picking up the new Bramble special edition which has a bonus chapter and then read it:
AFTER: The Serpent and Wings of Night and The Ashes and Star-Cursed King duet, and
BEFORE: The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk
Trust me, it’ll make everything even better.
What are the content and trigger warnings?
Blood
Blood drinking
Murder
Death
Grief
Religious fanaticism
War
Colonialism
Explicit sexual content
Fantasy drug addiction
Animal cruelty
Animal death
Body horror
Child death
Terminal illness
Fantasy drug use and abuse
Torture
Medical content
Medical trauma
How many chapters are in Slaying the Vampire Conqueror?
There are 51 chapters in Slaying the Vampire Conqueror and there is a bonus chapter in the re-released special edition from Bramble, featuring Septimus, from the House of Blood. It’s a perfect segway into The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk.
Is Slaying the Vampire Conqueror spicy?
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror is slow burn but does get spicy in one or two chapters!
Spice level: 🌶🌶
2/5, moderate spice.
What are the Slaying the Vampire Conqueror spicy chapters?
Whether you’re looking to avoid the spice and still enjoy the story or jump straight into Slaying the Vampire Conqueror’s spicy chapters, I’ve got you covered! Here’s where to find them:
Chapter 26: 🫑
Chapter 35: The spicy one! 🌶🌶🌶
Chapter 51: 🌶
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The Serpent & the Wings of Night | Six Scorched Roses | The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King | The Songbird & the Heart of Stone
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