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A review by ihavetosay
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5/5 ⭐️
The Serpent & The Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Full review at ihavetosay.blog
SYNOPSIS
Oraya was adopted by the Nightborn vampire king, Vincent. Together they prepare her for the Kejari, a tournament hosted by the goddess Nyaxia, where the last one standing becomes powerful is granted a wish.
Oraya is tired of being a human in a world run by vampires and enters the tournament, finding herself allying with two rival vampires.
What could possibly happen?
RECAP AND REVIEW
This story is told in the first person perspective by Oraya and only from her. It’s the first in a series.
I felt like Oraya’s sarcasm and ruthlessness was authentic. Her characteristics made sense with her experiences. I liked her, though her internalized self hatred was troublesome.
In this world, vampires run the world, committing crimes against humans. Oraya witnesses the dynamics between vampires and humans in the human slums near the castle she lives in. She internalizes the weakness of humans.
Vincent wants her to be safe and remain alive and become a vampire by winning the tournament. This is why he trains her in fighting and with magic and why he’s always told her to never keep her guard down or let anyone close.
The romance between Raihn and Oraya was a slow burn that had the right amount of build up for the story. They were enemies to allies to maybe even friends, helping each other stay alive in the trials of the tournament and bantering in between. They gradually learn each other, strengths and weaknesses, and their walls come down to the lay a foundation of trust.
This book doesn’t have the smut that other romantasies do, but the two instances aren’t disappointing.
The twists shook me, even though I saw some of it coming. I can’t believe what happens and is revealed and I can’t stop thinking about what will happen next. Hopefully, I’ll have my hands on the next book soon.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. This book is a mix of the best of ACOTAR, and The Blood Trials, my favorite book of last year. I’m impatiently waiting on hold at the library. I highly recommend it, even if you don’t typically read romantasies. It destroyed me.
The Serpent & The Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Full review at ihavetosay.blog
SYNOPSIS
Oraya was adopted by the Nightborn vampire king, Vincent. Together they prepare her for the Kejari, a tournament hosted by the goddess Nyaxia, where the last one standing becomes powerful is granted a wish.
Oraya is tired of being a human in a world run by vampires and enters the tournament, finding herself allying with two rival vampires.
What could possibly happen?
RECAP AND REVIEW
This story is told in the first person perspective by Oraya and only from her. It’s the first in a series.
I felt like Oraya’s sarcasm and ruthlessness was authentic. Her characteristics made sense with her experiences. I liked her, though her internalized self hatred was troublesome.
In this world, vampires run the world, committing crimes against humans. Oraya witnesses the dynamics between vampires and humans in the human slums near the castle she lives in. She internalizes the weakness of humans.
Vincent wants her to be safe and remain alive and become a vampire by winning the tournament. This is why he trains her in fighting and with magic and why he’s always told her to never keep her guard down or let anyone close.
The romance between Raihn and Oraya was a slow burn that had the right amount of build up for the story. They were enemies to allies to maybe even friends, helping each other stay alive in the trials of the tournament and bantering in between. They gradually learn each other, strengths and weaknesses, and their walls come down to the lay a foundation of trust.
This book doesn’t have the smut that other romantasies do, but the two instances aren’t disappointing.
The twists shook me, even though I saw some of it coming. I can’t believe what happens and is revealed and I can’t stop thinking about what will happen next. Hopefully, I’ll have my hands on the next book soon.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. This book is a mix of the best of ACOTAR, and The Blood Trials, my favorite book of last year. I’m impatiently waiting on hold at the library. I highly recommend it, even if you don’t typically read romantasies. It destroyed me.