Author: Carissa Broadbent
Alternate names: Broadbent, Carissa
Bio: Carissa Broadbent is a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for epic fantasy novels with strong romance, particularly her popular **Crowns of Nyaxia** series, which includes ***The Serpent and the Wings of Night***, and the **War of Lost Hearts** series, featuring badass heroines and "magic and kissing". Originally from Vancouver, Canada, she now lives in Rhode Island with her family, writing full-time after her self-published books became a BookTok sensation, blending dark fantasy, romance, and complex characters.