Daughter of No Worlds (The War of Lost Hearts, 1)
A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates....fans of romantic fantasy will devour this tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Carissa Broadbent.
Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life.
Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. To join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders. The Orders’ intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future… or the downfall of them both.
Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders’ deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart. Even if it means wielding death itself.
This is the first book in the new War of Lost Hearts series.
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Community Reviews
I loved that Max was a sweetheart from the start, even if he was moody. The romance took time to build, and it was developed through more than just longing. So often romance relies solely on yearning, but that wasn’t the case here. I fully understood why Max fell in love with Tisaanah—her quirks, her spark, her inherent goodness—and why Tisaanah ultimately found a sense of home with Max. The small, quiet moments that culminated in their love were handled beautifully.
I also appreciated the power imbalance with the Reshaye. It made complete sense that Tisaanah wasn’t powerful or knowledgeable enough to handle something like that, and I actually liked that she was outmatched.
The worldbuilding felt a bit thin at times, and the magic system could use more development, but since this is the start of a series, I’m hopeful we’ll get more depth in the next books. That said, the imagery—especially the butterflies and snakes were beautiful.
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