Infernium: Nightshade Duology, Book 2
Keri Lake
4.2
And So The Breaking Begins: Mindbreaker Duet, Book 1 (An Age of War and Prophecy 3)
by Lacey Lehotzky
About this book
Duty. Desire. Defiance.
Sylaira has spent her entire life running from the visions that torment her—and the crown who would cage her to control them. Her prophecies could decide life or death in the Angels’ war against the Demons.
But Sylaira wants no part in the bloodshed.
When the Angel monarchs send the realm’s deadliest killer to capture her, she knows the weaponization that awaits if she’s taken.
Because her first vision was of him.
Vaeron, the Mindbreaker. The monster sent to hunt her down. Her fated mate.
Yet no matter how fast she flees, Sylaira can’t outrun destiny or the male bound to her.
When Vaeron drags her to the Angel court, Sylaira learns its glitter hides a battlefield. And their bond is the sharpest weapon on it.
She’d rather die than trust the male who stole her freedom. But Vaeron is the only one standing between her and those determined to exploit her Sight—even if protecting her means betraying everything he’s sworn to.
The Goddess didn’t pair the most powerful Seer in centuries with the Mindbreaker out of mercy.
In the midst of war, one of them must break.
And So The Breaking Begins is the first book in the Mindbreaker Duet, a slow burn, enemies to lovers, high stakes dark fantasy romance with a villainous MMC and a fiery FMC. Perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Raven Kennedy, and Sarah A Parker.
An Age of War and Prophecy is a series of interconnected duets and standalones with each book or duet having its own romance plot. The war plot requires full series commitment. You can start the series with either the Mindbreaker Duet or the Deathcaller Duet.
AAOWAP contains mature, dark themes that some readers might find disturbing. A full TW list is available on the author’s website.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0FL36CQV9
Reader Reviews
March 26, 2026
Arc Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ *Note: Please check the content warnings list before reading. “The Goddess made us mates for a reason. Pain and pleasure. Hate and love. You are mine, Sylaira. Always have been. Always will be. I will hunt you to the ends of this earth. Into all the worlds, if I must.” Sylaira has always been on the run. Fleeing from her fate, hiding from the pain of her gift of Sight, and doing everything she can to evade one person: the Issaraeth, Vaeron. And oh, she can...
April 25, 2026
When I read the Death Caller Duet, I knew I needed more from this world, and this book delivered. It occurs concurrently with the events of the DCD so reading it first is fine. I devoured this book. It entranced me and had me on the edge of my seat throughout. There is so much angst, longing, heartbreak and betrayal, and some characters you love to hate. It was everything I wanted from the Angel’s side of the war. I cannot wait to See how the story continues. I am to the point where I’ll read...
April 2, 2026
*ARC Review* First and foremost, thank you so much to Lacey and Grey's Promotions for allowing me to read this book before its release date! Looking for a vibes read? I just know that had I been in the right headspace, I would have been more lost in this book. I enjoyed it very much, but there were times when I wished that something had happened differently, specifically the enemies to lovers dynamic. I, personally, will eat up a book when they just absolutely HATE each other. Because when...
April 2, 2026
April 25, 2026
I’ve read the A Choice of Light and Dark series, the Deathcaller Duet, and just finished And So The Breaking Begins! I can’t wait for the rest of these books to be released! I have been completely consumed by each and every one! I literally can’t wait to see where the rest of the story takes us and how the story continues to unfold! Lacey is a phenomenal writer and I will be a lifelong fan! I’m so ready for the outcome of these stories and so excited to see what the future and Lacey hold for us...
