Daughter of No Worlds (The War of Lost Hearts)

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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Published Jan 6, 2020

518 pages

Average rating: 7.58

260 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

faetedfantasy
Aug 18, 2024
6/10 stars
I was so excited to read this book, but it just wasn’t it.. To be fair I read this whilst slumping so badly so I think I would’ve liked it more had that not been the case. That being said tho I just wasn’t sucked in to the story or the characters. I think it’s a great read if you’re new to fantasy and wants something light. But for me I think some of her other series might be more up my alley!
kaireads
Sep 14, 2025
7/10 stars
Really good! I even read book 2 but i didn’t feel invested enough in the story to finish this series. This first book was a fun ride though
LaDawn
Jul 24, 2025
4/10 stars
Not sure why but I just couldn’t get invested in the characters. I rarely give up on a book and I quit about 40 % in which is a shame since I’ve been looking forward to reading it for sometime now. Not sure what it was specifically but it just wasn’t for me.
JT Penguin
Jun 08, 2025
5/10 stars
I saw a lot of hype for this book on booktok and bookstagram but honestly, it fell flat for me. It has a unique magic system which is kind of it's only win in my opinion. The rest of the story and plot was only mildly interesting. Not sure if it's because the slave turned heroine with the grumpy mentor love interest is too overplayed or not but definitely was finding that I wasn't devouring it like I do some others. Disappointing because I do like Carissas other works!
Helen Blackwood
Mar 11, 2025
6/10 stars
I loved Crowns of Nyaxia but couldn't really get into this. It was disappointing. For a start it's an epic 500 pages! The cliff hanger sets us up for another epic battle. I think I'll take a pause before reading any further.

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