The short answer: Carissa Broadbent has confirmed that Crowns of Nyaxia Book 6 is coming, but it does not yet have an announced title or release date. It will be the second book in the Bloodborn Duet and the sixth and final book of the main series. The author currently lists it as “TBA,” and publisher Macmillan says Book 6 has yet to be announced.
For readers who have just finished The Lion & the Deathless Dark, that leaves a tantalizing question: how will the story of Kyrene, Septimus and the gods conclude? Here is what has actually been confirmed, what Book 5 sets up, and what readers should watch for next. This guide avoids Book 5 ending spoilers.
When will Crowns of Nyaxia Book 6 be released?
There is no confirmed publication date as of September 23, 2026. Broadbent’s official upcoming-books page simply lists the final novel as “TBA.” The publisher’s series FAQ also says its announcement is still to come. That means a particular year, season or month circulating online should be treated as speculation unless the author or publisher confirms it.
Book 5, The Lion & the Deathless Dark, went on sale August 4, 2026, according to Macmillan’s book listing. Its publication date offers a reference point for the reading order, but it cannot establish Book 6’s schedule. Check the author’s site and the publisher’s listing before treating a retailer placeholder as firm news.
| Question | Confirmed answer |
|---|---|
| Is Book 6 happening? | Yes. Broadbent lists it as the next and final main-series novel. |
| What is its title? | Not announced. |
| What is its release date? | Not announced. |
| Which duet does it complete? | The Bloodborn Duet. |
| Is it the last Crowns of Nyaxia book? | It is the planned final book of the six-book main series; that wording does not rule out other stories set in the world. |
Is Book 6 the final Crowns of Nyaxia novel?
It is the sixth and final book of the main story, according to Broadbent’s own upcoming-books page. The distinction matters because the series also includes supplementary standalone stories. “Final book” here describes the planned main arc; it is not a confirmed promise that the author will never return to this universe.
The structure is unusually helpful for following the series. Macmillan explains that the six main books form three duologies; Nightborn, Shadowborn and Bloodborn. Each pair centers a different primary couple while a larger plot runs through all six books. Book 6 must therefore serve two purposes: close the Bloodborn story and bring the overarching plot to its planned endpoint. That second point is an interpretation of the announced structure, not a plot synopsis for an unreleased novel.
What will Book 6 be about?
No official Book 6 synopsis has been released. The safe expectation is that it will continue the Bloodborn Duet begun in The Lion & the Deathless Dark. Broadbent describes that duet as following Kyrene, a human bounty hunter, and a notorious vampire prince who draws her into a mission to slay the gods.
The publisher’s Book 5 description identifies the prince as Septimus. In that novel, Kyrene carries a blessed sword and seeks vengeance in a world scarred by war between humans and vampires. A deal with Septimus draws them into dangerous divine conflict, and their attraction complicates the bargain. Those are Book 5 premises, not newly confirmed Book 6 events.
The prospect of a god-killing mission gives the finale a different scale from the deadly tournament that launched the series. What I find especially compelling about the setup is the question beneath the spectacle: what might revenge cost Kyrene when the person helping her is also someone she is learning to trust? Broadbent has not revealed how she will answer it, so any detailed “Book 6 plot” online should be read as a theory for now.
Will Kyrene and Septimus return?
The author and publisher identify their story as the Bloodborn Duet, and Book 6 is its second half. That makes Kyrene and Septimus central to understanding the upcoming novel. An official character list or Book 6 synopsis has not been published, however, so we cannot confirm its viewpoint characters, the size of either character’s role, or any returning cast beyond what the author has announced about the duet. Sources: author’s series overview and publisher’s Book 5 page.
Readers of the earlier duets will understandably want to know whether Oraya, Raihn, Mische or Asar will appear. Because the six-book core plot connects the duologies, their stories are relevant background. No specific appearance in Book 6 has been confirmed by the official information cited here.
What is the reading order before Book 6?
The publisher gives this order for the main six-book series:
- The Serpent & the Wings of Night — Nightborn Duet, Book 1
- The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King — Nightborn Duet, Book 2
- The Songbird & the Heart of Stone — Shadowborn Duet, Book 1
- The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk — Shadowborn Duet, Book 2
- The Lion & the Deathless Dark — Bloodborn Duet, Book 1
- Untitled Book 6 — Bloodborn Duet, Book 2
That order comes from Macmillan’s series FAQ and Broadbent’s reading-order guide. For the clearest experience with the larger arc, read the five published main novels in order before the finale.
There are also two optional works in the same world: the short novel Six Scorched Roses and the standalone novel Slaying the Vampire Conqueror. The publisher suggests Six Scorched Roses between main Books 1 and 2 and Slaying the Vampire Conqueror after Book 2, while emphasizing that both standalones can be read at other points. Neither is Book 6, and neither changes the numbering of the main series.
Has a cover or preorder been announced?
The author’s upcoming-books page and publisher FAQ do not announce a Book 6 title, cover or publication date. A future official book listing should make it easier to verify format and preorder details. Until then, a placeholder retail page is not reliable evidence of a finalized schedule or cover.
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of Crowns of Nyaxia Book 6?
The title has not been announced. Broadbent currently calls the project “TBA” on her What’s Next page.
Is The Lion & the Deathless Dark the final book?
No. It is Book 5 and the first book in the Bloodborn Duet. The untitled Book 6 will finish that duet and the main series. Sources: Macmillan’s Book 5 listing and Broadbent’s What’s Next page.
Do I need to read Six Scorched Roses and Slaying the Vampire Conqueror?
No. Macmillan describes them as standalone supplementary stories and says readers can choose when to read them. They offer extra time in the world, but the main-series count remains six. Source: Macmillan FAQ.
The latest confirmed update
As of September 23, 2026, the confirmed news is straightforward: Book 6 is planned, it concludes the Bloodborn Duet and the main Crowns of Nyaxia series, and its title and release date are still TBA. We will update this guide when Carissa Broadbent or Macmillan announces more.
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