A review by lekiare
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.25

I took a chance on this book. The majority of reviews said it was great. People raved about the plot and the twists and the romance, and I figured it couldn't be too bad. But I'm always a little leary when books advertise that romance is a big part of the story. In the past that always meant more romance than story or plot or anything remotely smart. Thank goodness this is one of the better books! Actually, this book was awesome. So much so, that I was still awake at 3:00 a.m. last night trying to read because I really wanted to know what was going to happen next. 

 Honestly, I was really surprised by this novel. There were so many twists, so much world building that really immerses you in the story that I honestly could not stop reading.  The fact that I didn't know how it was going to end, and that I was surprised by the way it did end, was just so thrilling to me. It is taking every ounce of willpower that I have to not start the second novel tonight.  I really need to sleep! 😂
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