The Serpent & Wings of Night: Characters, spicy chapters + FAQ
Welcome to The Serpent and the Wings of Night guide, where vampires are hot, the stakes are life or death, and falling in love is probably the worst mistake you could make.
If you’re here, chances are you either:
Just finished the book and need to process your feelings,
Want to know which spicy chapters to read (no judgment), or avoid them, or
Are bracing yourself for the emotional carnage Carissa Broadbent is about to unleash.
Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. This guide will walk you through The Serpent and the Wings of Night characters, the spicy chapters and the trigger warnings (because Broadbent doesn’t hold back). Let’s explore the world of Obitraes in the House of Night.
The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent synopsis/summary:
Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart.
The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.
But winning won’t be easy amongst the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.
Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father’s crown… and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him.
But there’s no room for compassion in the Kejari. War for the House of Night brews, shattering everything that Oraya thought she knew about her home. And Raihn may understand her more than anyone – but tThe Serpent & the Wings of Night blossoming attraction could be her downfall, in a kingdom where nothing is more deadly than love.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the first book in a new series of heart-wrenching romance, dark magic, and bloodthirsty intrigue, perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
The Serpent & the Wings of Night characters.
The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent follows two central characters, with the story unfolding through the first-person perspective of our FMC, Oraya Nightborn, pictured below, via Carissa Broadbent’s Instagram.
Main characters.
Oraya Nightborn (FMC)
Raihn Ashraj (MMC)
Major supporting characters.
Mische
Vincent
Other supporting characters.
Ilana
Septimus
Jesmine
Cairus
Ketura
Nyaxia
The Ministaer
Nessanyn
Kejari contestants.
Angelika
Nikolai
Lord Ravinthe
Ivan
Ibrihim Cain
Klyn
Kiretta Thann
Biron Imanti
The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent book FAQs.
SPOILER ALERT:
Some answers will spoil The Serpent & the Wings of Night if you haven’t read it already.
Proceed with caution.
What are the content & trigger warnings for The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent?
Genocide
Colonisation
Blood and gore
Drinking blood
Animal harm
Violence
Injury detail
Murder and death
Family violence and abuse
Complicated family relationships
War
Classism
Grief
Cutting
Sexual assault
Is The Serpent & the Wings of Night part of a series?
Yes, The Serpent & the Wings of Night is part of the Crowns of Nyaxia series.
What is The Serpent & the Wings of Night’s age rating?
The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent is rated for readers aged 18+ containing adult themes, explicit violence, spicy scenes, and explicit language.
Is The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent spicy?
Yes, The Serpent & the Wings of Night is a slow-burn romance and when it gets hot, it gets very spicy.
Spice level: 🌶
2.5/5, slow burn steamy to moderately spicy.
What are the spicy chapters in The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent?
Chapter 38: The cave (milder spice and first kiss chapter)
Chapter 44: THE spicy chapter
Does Oraya become a vampire?
There’s a major twist at the end of The Serpent & the Wings of the Night. Are you sure you want me to spoil it? Last chance to look away. Still here? Alright, you asked for it.
Turns out Oraya was half-vampire all along and Vincent was her real biological father.
What is Serpent and the Wings of Night book 2?
The second book of this duology is called The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King and it’s available to read now.
What is the third book in the Crown of Nyaxia series?
The third book is titled The Songbird & the Heart of Stone and features Mische as the female main character, with Asar Voltari as her love interest. It’s also available to read now.
Crowns of Nyaxia is a 6-book series divided into three duologies: The Nightborn Duet, The Shadowborn Duet, and The Bloodborn Duet. Each duology will spotlight a different main couple, but the overarching plot weaves through all six books.
When is the release date for The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk, book 4 in the Crowns of Nyaxia series?
Mark your calendars—The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk is set to release on 5th August, 2025!
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