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

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

“Death isn’t frightening when weighed against an insignificant existence” 

🐍REVIEW🐍

The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the first book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent. 

I picked this up thinking it would be a fun and quick fantasy read - I had no idea what I was in for. Deadly trials, political intrigue, the slow burn romance…this really hit all the marks for me! I was worried I might be worn out on vampires but this was a refreshing take for me. 

I really enjoyed the FMC, she really is a badass and I loved her level of self awareness. The author also does a great job of placing the reader in the main character’s shoes. 

The foreshadowing was well laid out so I knew *something* was going to happen, but I did not see the twist at the ending coming at all. I literally downloaded the second book immediately.

4.5 instead of 5 starts because I felt like Orayas response to the twist at the end was out of character for her. Like where do we go from here??? I guess I just have to read and find out 🫣

A well written and captivating romantasy story — fans of ACOTAR and TOG should definitely check this one out.