
Shadow Card Guardian
A Deck-building LitRPG (The Nyx Cards, Book 1)
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Kacey Ezell
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Dania Ellis has faced warzones and Emergency Room chaos—but nothing prepared her for Drop Night.
Once every ten years, the gods give a deck of cards to a chosen few. These new “deckbearers” are capable of great magical feats, and are the top of every food chain, both metaphorically and literally.
As a combat veteran and ER nurse, Dania knows what it takes to fight for a better life. She’s worked tirelessly to build a future for herself and her orphaned nephew, Jake. But everything changes on Jake’s fourteenth birthday when he receives a Drop Night deck—straight from Nyx, the goddess of night.
The deck grants Jake power, but it also paints a target on his back. Suddenly, he’s a deckbearer hunted by forces that would do anything to possess his special deck of cards. But those hunting him and others like him failed to consider one important thing: Jake may be orphaned, but he’s not alone…
Because Dania will do anything to protect her kid. Survival isn’t just an option—it’s a promise.
Fast-paced, gripping, and full of heart, this story is in the same universe as Demon Card Enforcer, and perfect for fans of All the Skills and Goblin Summoner.
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- Brian Lee Gnad (The Bubba Man)
- 04-22-25
Wow! Very interesting story.
While I read a lot of LitRPG, this is the first deck building story that I have ever read (I never played any of the card games either, but one day I'll break down and try Munchkin) so a lot of this was new to me. However, Kacey's style is as good as it ever was and I enjoyed the journey completely. if you read this story and enjoy it, you should check out the anthology she edited, titled "Or All Will Burn". Same vibe from the Momma Bear protagonist.
in any case, The Bubba Likes it! Do Recommend!
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