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The Serpent & the Wings of Night: The Nightborn Duet Book One (Crowns of Nyaxia, 1) Hardcover – December 5, 2023
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An Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller
This new hardcover edition of the bestselling The Serpent & the Wings of Night features new case art, and a detailed map!
The Hunger Games meets vampires in this heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of dark magic, and bloodthirsty intrigue from bestselling author Carissa Broadbent.
For humans and vampires, 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 brews, shattering everything that Oraya thought she knew about her home. And Raihn may understand her more than anyone – but their blossoming attraction could be her downfall, in a kingdom where nothing is more deadly than love.
The Serpent & the Wings of Night is the first book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series.
This edition features beautiful, brand-new case art and a detailed map of the Obitraes.
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The Serpent & the Wings of Night
Ashes & the Star-Cursed King
- Print length480 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBramble
- Publication dateDecember 5, 2023
- Dimensions5.9 x 1.45 x 8.65 inches
- ISBN-101250343178
- ISBN-13978-1250343178
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“Fans of dark romantasy won’t want to miss this.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
“[A] haunting, action-packed political fantasy with a doomed romance at its center, full of heartbreak and intrigue.”– Library Journal, starred review
“Danger, intrigue and a hell of a lot of blood are splashed across the pages of Carissa Broadbent’s gripping fantasy romance” – Bookpage
"A heart-pounding, ultra-slow-burn romance." – Bustle
"Slow burn that pays off" – Vulture, "12 Romantasy Authors to Know"
"Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and the Wings of Night has all the fun of A Court of Thorns and Roses, but it will also appeal to Twilight fans." – Insider
"This suspenseful, unputdownable novel is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games ― with a fantastical vampire twist!" – Woman's World
"If you are a fan of dangerous fantasy worlds, bloodthirsty vampires, swoon worthy romance and a completely terrifying deadly competition, The Serpent and the Wings of Night is going to be a book you will love." – Book Briefs
"Unputdownable!" – FIRST for Women
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- Publisher : Bramble (December 5, 2023)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 480 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1250343178
- ISBN-13 : 978-1250343178
- Item Weight : 1.2 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.9 x 1.45 x 8.65 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #23 in Vampire Romances
- #29 in Dark Fantasy
- #93 in Romantic Fantasy (Books)
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I've been concerning teachers and parents with mercilessly grim tales since I was roughly nine years old. Since then, my stories have gotten (slightly) less depressing and (hopefully a lot?) more readable. Today, I write fantasy novels with a heaping dose of badass ladies and a big pinch of romance.
I work as a cybersecurity marketing professional during the harsh light of day, and am also a visual artist. I live with my fiance, one very well behaved rabbit, one very poorly behaved rabbit, and one perpetually skeptical cat in Rhode Island.
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Customers find the plot twists, betrayal, and friendships real. They also praise the writing style as well-written, flashy, and soft enough to soften the characters. They describe the female characters as amazing and intricate. Readers describe the worldbuilding as rich and picking up at the end. They find the book entertaining and easy to fall into. Customers also mention the emotional content as charged with all sorts of emotions, brutal, and kind. They say the book allows some space for vulnerability. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it fast-paced and others saying it's a bit slow in the beginning.
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Customers find the plot twists, action, and captivating political dynamics. They also appreciate the special magic systems, amazing history, and mythology. Readers describe the book as a wonderful surprise, with well-paced action and friendships that feel very real.
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"...Raihn was the most charming, loving, and caring MMC 😍 I absolutely loved him! He was also so mysterious, and of course incredibly skilled...." Read more
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Oraya was only seven when her village was destroyed and her entire family killed. Plucked out of the wreckage by a vampire king named Vincent, Oraya has been living in the House of Night, one of three vampire factions in the land of Obitraes, for the last sixteen years. Vincent has raised her as his daughter, teaching her how to survive in a land ruled by vampires, and it turns out, preparing her to complete in a once-every-hundred-years competition called the Kejari.
The Kejari is made up of five brutal trials, each one winnowing the contestants down until only two remain. Only one victor can be crowned at the end, though, and Oraya is determined to be the last one standing. The reward for victory is sweet: any wish you want, granted by the goddess Nyaxia. Oraya’s wish? To become a vampire herself and fight side by side with her father in the war against the Rishan, a rival vampire clan within the House of Night.
But once the trials start, Oraya realizes it's going to be hard, if not impossible, to win. Luckily, she meets a vampire named Raihn who asks her to ally with him and his friend Mische. Oraya and Raihn work surprisingly well together and they become a formidable team against the other contestants. But, as Oraya must keep reminding herself, only one of them will survive the Kejari, and the more she gets to know Raihn, the less she wants to kill him.
This is a lush, complex world, and the author does a very good job of introducing it in this first book, even though I’m certain she’s only scratched the surface. At first it was a little hard to keep everything straight. There are three main vampire “houses,” but within those there are smaller factions. Each house has its own types of power and magic derived from different gods, and the houses don’t usually intermingle with each other, although the Kejari is the exception, because vampires from each house are allowed to join the competition. And it isn’t just vampires in this world. Humans live among them, although they are mostly treated as servants or even food. Because Oraya is under the protection of a vampire king, she’s safer than most, but she still has to watch her back at all times.
In addition to the competition plot, which is the main focus of the story, there’s a war brewing in the background that will most likely take on a bigger role in the next book. There’s a lot of Shakespearean drama and tragedy going on too. Vampires will kill their parents to take over as leader, and then they’ll kill their children so they can’t do the same to them. This isn’t a happy world by any means, but luckily there are bright spots in the plot.
Which brings me to the characters. The focus of the story is the slow build relationship between Oraya and Raihn, an enemies-to-lovers romance that I thought was very well done. Oraya, who spends her free time stalking vampires and killing them, is horrified to find she's starting to like and respect one, especially when she discovers he’s one of the Rishan, her father’s enemy. Oraya has a prickly personality, which I quite loved, although she eventually starts to warm up to Raihn. But their banter was so much fun, charged with all sorts of emotions, and I loved how the author gave them time and space to get to know each other before (yup) hopping in bed together.
There are a lot of great side characters as well. Mische is the sweetest vampire in the story, and her friendship with Raihn was wonderful. I was rooting for the three of them to be OK, but wow, some of the scenes in this book were so stressful! Vincent was an interesting character as well. I didn’t really like him in the beginning, but you can tell Oraya loves him, even if he’s the one who took her away from her home. I liked him less and less as the story went on, and by the end of the book I hated him, lol. Still, it was interesting to see Vincent and Oraya interact, even if I didn’t always understand her complicated feelings for him.
As for the Kejari, it was thrilling and scary, and the trial scenes had me holding my breath, I was so worried about Oraya, Raihn and Mische. I loved that the actual trials felt different from other “fight to the death” stories I’ve read, although don’t worry, there’s plenty of bloodshed!
As the end of the last trial approached, I started to get very nervous. After all, there’s only one winner, right? The author managed to completely surprise me with her ending, making me even more excited to read the second book, The Ashes & the Star Cursed-King. And I can’t say enough about Carissa Broadbent’s writing. Her prose breathes life into her characters, and her storytelling skills make this a must read for fans of vampire/fantasy romance.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5
Banter: 🗣️🗣️🗣️
I absolutely loved the plot and the romance in this book! The writing and world-building were so captivating that I could vividly picture every detail of the kingdoms. The action scenes in the tournament were very immersive I enjoyed every moment! I seriously could not put this book down! Carissa's way with words is truly amazing, and I'm eagerly looking forward to reading more of her work!
Oraya is a total badass! She is clever, strong, caring, and determined. She's now one of my favorite fmc’s. I loved her mostly controlled demeanor during challenges. Her proving everyone wrong when they underestimated her was so satisfying to read! She brought a unique and refreshing vibe to the story. Her dark humor resonated with me on a deep level, and I couldn't get enough of it! I appreciated how she balanced being unapologetically herself while also reciprocating love and compassion in a genuine way. The dynamic between her and the MMC was beautifully portrayed.
Raihn was the most charming, loving, and caring MMC 😍 I absolutely loved him! He was also so mysterious, and of course incredibly skilled. His love and care for Mische and loyalty to Oraya was adorable. All these qualities made it so hard to not love him, even at the end!!!!😱
Vincent oh Vincent… I love him and I will not accept any VINCENT SLANDER!!! He is the father figure that has a lot of qualities Oraya needed. He trained her to survive in the world of vampires as a human. He loves her *idc what anyone else may think, he loves her* He wanted the best for Oraya to the very end! I love him I love him I love him.
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ABOUT THE SERIES: This is book 1 of a duet. There are multiple books in the world of "Crowns of Nyaxia" but Oraya's story is told in 2 books. The other books in the series delve into the stories of other characters (from what I can tell of the descriptions of the other books in the series).
GENRE, FLOW, WRITING: Yes, this is a story about vampires but it doesn't read like Paranormal at all. It really reads like a Romantasy. It's Hunger Games meets ACOTAR and keeps you on your toes from start to finish. The flow was perfect, world building is gradually incorporated throughout the story, and holy smokes, it is so action packed. Great quality writing with a perfect flow and characters that you can love, admire and respect. It hit all of my marks!
TECHNICALITIES:
- 1st person POV (FMC)
- Past Tense
- Book divided in 7 parts, all of which start with a chapter in her past, from childhood to her teenage years
- SPICE LEVEL: There are 2 sex scenes in this book and they are descriptive on page. Satisfying for those of us who love spice in their romance novels but not overwhelmingly so that it takes over the story or feels gratuitous. Those who don't like reading descriptive sex, can easily skip those 2 parts.
RED FLAGS, WARNINGS, AUDIENCE: Violence, death, killing as a sport, war, language, gore, mutilation, descriptive sex on the page.
MY 5-STAR CRITERIA: I rated this book 5 stars because I definitely have a hangover and will be purchasing the audiobook format and possibly grab a hard cover copy to put in my collection of favorite reads. I will be reading this series again and again for sure! I binge read the last half of the book in one day. I literally read from 48% to the end in one day because I couldn't put it down.
This is a first-person perspective story, and the author is sooooo efficient to lead us thru the many strong, deep and contradicting emotions of the lead. We can feel all that she felt as we are lead into a rollercoaster of events, unravelling all the entanglements of past and prospects of future while she watches all of her truths become undone.
I must say I was expecting more of romance, but it is definitively a good exchange for all the richness of carachter building. And when the romance finally do unravell, it does not come short.