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A review by littlecitycorner
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I couldn't put this book down from the moment I started it. It is fast-paced, intriguing, and emotional, as every fantasy romance book should be. It was also not about fairies -- thank god! since there's been too much of that -- but vampires, which made the characters much more interesting. The scenes were also very tense and gripping because the main character and narrator is a human living in a world surrounded by vampires.
Every chapter had something going for it, whether it was an intense action scene, a piece of character development, a world reveal, or a romantic moment. And while the writing was somewhat repetitive, it didn't deviate attention from the story. It especially didn't deviate attention from the incredibly-built slow burn, which I was an absolute sucker for. I adored the way the characters both juxtaposed and complimented each other throughout the story, and their relationship development made for a very surprising and satisfying ending. Every time a story has a good shocking twist, I feel like it's the first time I've read any single story -- and this one was no different.
Every chapter had something going for it, whether it was an intense action scene, a piece of character development, a world reveal, or a romantic moment. And while the writing was somewhat repetitive, it didn't deviate attention from the story. It especially didn't deviate attention from the incredibly-built slow burn, which I was an absolute sucker for. I adored the way the characters both juxtaposed and complimented each other throughout the story, and their relationship development made for a very surprising and satisfying ending. Every time a story has a good shocking twist, I feel like it's the first time I've read any single story -- and this one was no different.