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 amongst 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.
“Do you want to change this world, little serpent? Then climb your cage until you are so high no one can catch you. Break its bars and make them your weapons. Nothing is sharper. I know because I did it.”
Broadbent, Carissa. The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia Book 1) (p. 199). Kindle Edition.
Slow-Burn, murderous, vampires, and one a heck of a story line… The Serpent & The Wings of Night deserves all the hype it is getting and more.
With our MC, Oraya, she dreams of a past that haunts her yet it’s always slightly out of reach. Yet as a human in a world of predators she absolutely holds her own and I love her vicious tendencies. On the other side is Raihn. With Raihn, I wanted to love him more but something kept holding me back. Honestly, I’m not even sure they really love each other. She’s always skeptical, but I did enjoy their slow-burn build up.
This book definitely had hunger games vibes in a darker, night with vampires type of way. It was really dang good. The ending all comes crashing together in such a gut-wrenching way and every piece of the puzzle clicks into place. Although I had a sense of what was happening, it still hurt to see it through Oraya’s eyes.
Overall, this book is worth all the praise it’s getting. It’s fantastic and I cannot wait to dive into the sequel.
Jotted by Jena 