Carissa Broadbent – contemporary American fantasy author, creator of the Crowns of Nyaxia series (The Serpent and the Wings of Night), a BookTok phenomenon. Her work blends darkness, romance, and deadly trials with emotional depth. She crafts heroines who are fierce yet vulnerable, weaving atmospheric worlds where love and danger collide.
📖 First gained recognition through self-publishing and a loyal fanbase. 🌙 Her Crowns of Nyaxia series is described as a blend of dark fantasy and passionate romance. 📚 She enjoys writing morally complex characters. 🔥 Viral success on TikTok landed her a deal with a major publisher. 🖊 Often writes late at night, saying the darkness fuels her worlds. 🌍 Engages actively with readers online, sharing drafts and behind-the-scenes notes. 💡 Her heroines frequently face the tension between heart and duty. 🎶 Creates playlists to capture the mood of her scenes. 👩💻 Previously worked in marketing before committing fully to writing. 😮 Admitted in an interview that she never believed anyone would actually read her manuscripts. 😄 Joked that her characters argue in her head louder than her friends in group chats.