Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent

Title: Daughter of No Worlds

Author: Carissa Broadbent

Genre: Fantasy

Series: The War of Lost Hearts # 1

520 Pages, Hardcover

Publication: January 7, 2020

Source: Personal Library

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A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates.

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. But 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.

But 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.

MY THOUGHTS

Daughter of No Worlds has been on my TBR since it first came out, back when it was still self-published. I was hesitant to start it because I didn't particularly enjoy Crowns of Nyaxia, but I'm glad I decided to pick this one up because I liked it much more.

I really liked the magic system. It's nothing entirely new, but Broadbent made it her own by putting a unique spin on the elements. The story follows Tisaanah as she does everything she can to enter the prestigious Order and master her powers so she can save her people, those less fortunate than herself. I thought Tisaanah and Max were great leads. I loved both their personalities and their relationship. I swear, the mentor x mentee dynamic is one of my weaknesses, it never disappoints.

I loved pretty much everything about Daughter of No Worlds. The writing was strong, the plot was excellent, and the characters kept me invested. The only thing I didn't like was the power Tisaanah had to absorb and house. I wasn't a fan of the entity taking over, and every time it happened, it pulled me out of the story. I hated seeing Tisaanah take a backseat whenever it occurred. With the way the book ended, I hope she'll have more control over it in the next installment. I can't wait to read the sequel and see what awaits them when they return home.