A review by rasha_reads
The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Absolutely fantastic! 

After reading ACOTAR (for the second time) I started actively reading through my TBR looking for a tale that would absorb me in the same way. The Plated Prisoner series came close but this one blew me away.

Fair warning: this is not a tale for the feint of heart. It is dark and challenging to read but Carissa Broadbent has done a superb job of bringing this world to life in a way that is still emotionally relevant even when dealing with all the death, loss and violence. After all, this is a vampire fantasy tale stripped back to its bloody roots unlike some modern retellings which have glossed over the gore.

As for spice, the enemies-to-lovers trope is in full force with the romantic spice being present but not overwhelming. In the best tradition of great storytelling, the spice is a part of the story as opposed to being the point as with many authors in the romantasy genre. The relationship between Oray and Raihn is also very well handled and there are some twists along the way leaving you to wonder what happens next.

I loved this book and can’t wait to read the next instalment!
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