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A review by vrncareads
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Around the 60% point I was thinking that this would be a 4 star book. But then that ending made me feel like Mr. Krabs spinning. I don’t even know what to think. 🫣
I think Oraya is a bad bitch, and it was so interesting to read someone who barely spoke but only to herself, which really emphasized her loneliness. Ilana’s death I couldn’t find that it affected me much, and I kinda wish there were maybe 2 more scenes with her to get to know her, but I could feel how Oraya grieved.
Mr. Rhain was the softest man, and treated her like a QUEEN. BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO FEEL ANYMORE. I KNOW HE IS DOING THIS TO HELP ORAYA BUT LOWKEY RED FLAGS ARE BEING WAVED IN MY BRAIN.
There were definitely a couple lines in there that I didn’t like personally, it felt uncomfortable reading them - but nevertheless I need to start the second book ASAP.
I think Oraya is a bad bitch, and it was so interesting to read someone who barely spoke but only to herself, which really emphasized her loneliness. Ilana’s death I couldn’t find that it affected me much, and I kinda wish there were maybe 2 more scenes with her to get to know her, but I could feel how Oraya grieved.
Mr. Rhain was the softest man, and treated her like a QUEEN. BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO FEEL ANYMORE. I KNOW HE IS DOING THIS TO HELP ORAYA BUT LOWKEY RED FLAGS ARE BEING WAVED IN MY BRAIN.
There were definitely a couple lines in there that I didn’t like personally, it felt uncomfortable reading them - but nevertheless I need to start the second book ASAP.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Grief, War, Death, and Rape