Chapter 105: Carissa Broadbent – The Serpent and the Wings of Night

Note: All figures below are estimates based on publicly available information. Actual figures may vary.

Author Snapshot

• Author: Carissa Broadbent
• Type: Self-published author
• Genre: Fantasy romance, dark fantasy
• Career Span: 2019–present
• Notable Status: Serpent and the Wings of Night became BookTok phenomenon; self-published romantasy success; game developer background

The Game Developer Who Found Fantasy Romance

Carissa Broadbent’s background in game development shows in her intricate world-building. The Serpent and the Wings of Night—featuring a human woman competing in a vampire tournament—became BookTok’s romantasy obsession.

Estimated Lifetime Gross Revenue

Total Estimated Range: $3 million to $6 million USD (2019-2024)

Self-published success with 70% royalty.

Revenue Breakdown by Source

1. Self-Published Sales (Estimated: $2.5-5 million)

• Crowns of Nyaxia series
• Earlier novels
• 70% royalty

Top Works & Impact

The Serpent and the Wings of Night

Oraya, human raised by vampire king, enters tournament to prove herself. Falls for fellow contestant.

Why It Exploded:

• Found family themes
• Slow burn romance
• Competition stakes
• Vampire worldbuilding
• BookTok perfect

The Self-Pub Romantasy Queen

Broadbent proved self-published romantasy could compete with traditional juggernauts.

In the Golden Quill Chronicles, Broadbent represents indie romantasy—the author whose vampire tournament captured BookTok’s heart.