The Serpent & Wings of Night: Characters, spice & review
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.
There are two main characters in The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent, narrated from the first person point of view:
Main protagonists
Oraya
Raihn Ashraj
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 book review.
My rating: ★★★★★
You know a series has its fangs in you when you start ghosting peeps to binge-read.
Oraya > Feyre
Raihn > Rhysand
I said what I said.
This story is a bloody, heart-wrenching whirlwind of betrayal, survival, and razor-sharp edges. With plenty of blood, gore, and vampire mayhem, content warnings are definitely in play, but if you can stomach it, you’re in for a dark and magical treat.
The stakes are high, the vibes are immaculate, and the lore—featuring a celestial Goddess and the backstories of other Gods and Goddesses—adds a unique and refreshing layer to the brutal world Carissa Broadbent has created.
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The Serpent & the Wings of Night by book FAQs.
SPOILER ALERT:
Some answers may 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 best order to read The Serpent and the Wings of Night/Crowns of Nyaxia series?
Carissa Broadbent’s suggested The Serpent and the Wings of Night series reading order is:
1. The Serpent and the Wings of Night – The first book of the core series
2. Six Scorched Roses (Optional)
3. The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King – The second book of the core series
4. Slaying the Vampire Conqueror (Optional) – A standalone full-length novel
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, 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)
Chapter 44: THE spicy chapter
What is Serpent and the Wings of Night book 2?
The second book of this duology is called The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King.
Will there be a third book in the Crown of Nyaxia series?
Yes, there will be a third book titled The Songbird & the Heart of Stone. 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 Crowns of Nyaxia Book 3, The Songbird & the Heart of Stone’s release date?
Mark your calendars—The Songbird & the Heart of Stone is set to release on November 19, 2024!
