The Serpent & the Wings of Night
📘 About This Book
The first book in the Wall Street Journal bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent. Filled with heart-wrenching romance, dark magic, and bloodthirsty intrigue– perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses. For humans and vampires, 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.
📖 Summary
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent is the first book in the bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series, transporting readers into a dark, unforgiving world where humans and vampires struggle to coexist under strict and brutal rules of survival. In this realm, the fundamental laws are clear: never trust, never yield, and always guard your heart. At the center of this grim reality is Oraya, the adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king. Growing up in a society explicitly designed to destroy her, Oraya has had to fight for every inch of ground, carving out a precarious existence in a world where she is naturally viewed as prey. Her daily life is a testament to her fierce resilience, but she longs for something more than merely surviving from day to day under the shadow of a terrifying vampire court. To transcend her vulnerable status and secure true power, Oraya makes the daring decision to enter the Kejari. This legendary, lethal tournament is hosted by the goddess of death herself, drawing the most vicious and bloodthirsty warriors from all three rival vampire houses. The competition is a crucible of violence and deceit, where the odds of survival are exceedingly slim for a human competitor. To even have a fraction of a chance at victory against opponents possessing supernatural strength and centuries of combat experience, Oraya is forced into a dangerous alliance with a mysterious rival. This uneasy partnership introduces a new layer of psychological tension, testing her boundaries as she navigates shifting loyalties and deadly trials. As the tournament progresses through its grueling stages, the boundaries between ally and enemy begin to blur. Oraya finds herself tangled in a web of heart-wrenching romance, dark magic, and high-stakes political intrigue. Every challenge in the Kejari demands not only physical prowess and tactical cunning, but also emotional endurance. Oraya must confront her deepest fears and past traumas, all while managing a blossoming attraction to a rival whose true motives remain shrouded in ambiguity. Broadbent constructs a rich, immersive dark fantasy landscape that explores the complexities of power, identity, and sacrifice. The narrative examines what it truly costs to claim one's destiny in a world rigged against the marginalized, delivering a gripping tale of ambition and survival that captivates fans of dark romantic fantasy.
🎯 Key Lessons
⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Engaging and fast-paced dark fantasy plot
Strong, resilient female protagonist
Compelling romantic tension and complex alliances
Richly built and atmospheric world of vampires and magic
⚠️ Cons
Contains dark themes and violence that may not suit all readers
Cliffhangers and unresolved plot threads typical of a series starter
✍️ About the Author
❓ FAQ
Who is the author of The Serpent and the Wings of Night? +
The book is written by bestselling author Carissa Broadbent.
What series does this book belong to? +
It is the first book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series.
Who is the main character? +
The main protagonist is Oraya, an adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king.
What is the Kejari? +
The Kejari is a legendary and lethal tournament held by the goddess of death, featuring warriors from all three vampire houses.
What genres does the book fall under? +
The book primarily falls under fiction, specifically dark fantasy and romantic fantasy.
