Who Would Like This Book:
Vampires, deadly tournaments, and a fierce human heroine - what's not to love? If you’re a fan of fantasy romance with actual high stakes, complex worldbuilding, and delicious slow-burn relationships, this book will totally vibe with you. The main characters are wonderfully fleshed out, the plot delivers nonstop action with just the right amount of angst, and the romance feels genuinely earned. Lovers of SJM, Fourth Wing, and anyone looking for something more mature (but not overly spicy) will be right at home here. Bonus: the series is complete, so you don’t have to suffer through cliffhanger purgatory.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you’re looking for non-stop spice, a super strong romance as the main focus, or can't stomach violence and morally gray characters, this one might be a miss. Some readers found the pacing a bit uneven, wished for more depth in side characters, or just didn’t connect with the leads. Others expected a more traditional or swoon-heavy romance arc and felt a bit let down. So, if you need a book that’s 90% kissing and 10% plot, or want a super cheery fantasy world, this probably isn’t your cup of blood - er, tea.
About:
'The Serpent and the Wings of Night' in the series 'Crowns of Nyaxia' by Carissa Broadbent follows the story of Oraya, a human girl adopted by a vampire king, as she navigates a world where humans are no more than livestock. The plot revolves around Oraya's path, struggles, battles, and revelations about her past and future, all while participating in a deadly competition for power and freedom. The writing style is emotional and contemplative, delving into Oraya's fight for survival and determination to defy her vulnerabilities in a world of predators.
is a dark fantasy novel with elements of action, drama, and romance intertwined in a world where vampires are depicted as true monsters with bloodlust. The story follows Oraya's journey as she fights against time, faces brutal trials in a magical competition, and forms complex relationships with characters like Raihn, a broody vampire with a hidden soft side. The writing captures the intense and emotional moments, creating a gripping narrative that keeps readers engaged till the end.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for The Serpent and the Wings of Night include violence, blood, sexual assault, and intense emotional situations, which may be triggering for some readers.
Has Romance?
The romance in The Serpent and the Wings of Night is a significant element, marked by complex emotions and development, particularly in the relationship between Oraya and Raihn.
From The Publisher:
Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always - always - guard your heart.
The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.
But winning won't be easy against the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.
Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father's crown… and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him.
But there's no room for compassion in the Kejari. War for the House of Night brews, shattering everything that Oraya thought she knew about her home. And Raihn may understand her more than anyone - but their blossoming attraction could be her downfall, in a kingdom where nothing is more deadly than love.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the first book in a new series of heart-wrenching romance, dark magic, and bloodthirsty intrigue, perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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13 comment(s)
Damn. I am not a fantasy person by any means. At all…seriously- Game of thrones and outlander are about as far as Ive been willing to go. So I never thought I’d even pick this one up. But when I did (why? I’ll never know) I definitely never thought that I would be into it just from the prologue…and loving it by less than halfway through…and ending up crushed by it and completely unable to stop thinking about it. Ugh.
4,4/5
Pierwsze 20% cały czas miałam w głowie inne książki i nie mogłam się wkręcić, ale potem się rozkręciło (czytaj: od około 40%, kiedy zaczęli ze sobą współpracować już bawiłam się świetnie).
Bohaterowie są dobrze wykreowani, nawet bardzo dobrze, ale imo aspekt polityczny nieco tutaj leży i to nie dlatego, że jest źle rozwinięty, ale jest tak dziwnie jakoś opisany.
I tak polecam, bardzo fajne fantasy i romans też był świetnie prowadzony I MOŻNA W NIEGO UWIERZYĆ, a bohaterowie umieją dodać 2+2 i nie są głupi. Czego chcieć więcej?
I was enjoying it but I became a bit disappointed with the words he chose in the end to save her. Like I understand the reasons; I just don't think they were necessary. Hence me removing one star. Otherwise it's a pretty good book.
I didn't love it. I feel like I've read too many books with a similar ploy. I also struggled STRUGGLED with the authors writing style. Not bad, but not for me.
just finished! 3,5 ⭐️
it got better near the end but then the ending was just so underwhelming… (full review soon)
Hmm… I liked the story and main characters but the ending kind of left me with mixed feelings… why did he have to kill her father?! That was too much… could have imprisoned him or something… anyway that’s what bothered me the most here…
I'm not finding myself very interested to pick om romantasy books and find it even harder to enjoy them when I do. I saw this on the library and decided to try ot as I have heard many good reviews on it but it wasn't really my thing. Interesting enough to read but not interested to continue with the series.
... love, understand, is sharper than any stake
My rating is based on how quickly I was drawn into this world and these characters. I found the book hard to put down. But, as soon as I finished the book, I started really thinking about Oraya's abilities and how 'WTH?' they were considering she's human. There are other things about the story that threw me off (temporarily, but never enough to distract me), like why were there trials in the first place? What's the story behind those?
I
love Mische!
I immediately jumped into book 2, [b:The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King|62335396|The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia, #2)|Carissa Broadbent|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1711665192l/62335396._SY75_.jpg|98148518]. I didn't want to lose any of the info I'd soaked up from this intro and that ending ... geez.
At some point I was like “okay when does this become hunger games fanfic” and I got to that point and was like “ope here it is!” and that’s sort of how I thought things were going to do until the end when I SCREAMED. Is it well written? Are there plot holes? Hell if I know I’m here for the drama bitches
The Characters were truly relatable and interesting and the writing was beautiful.
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