Get to Know the Book
Title: The Serpent and the Wings of NightAuthor: Carissa Broadbent
Published: August 30, 2022
The Story at a Glance: Oraya, the adopted human daughter of the vampire king, has spent her life surviving in a world that sees her as prey. To claim power and protect herself, she enters the Kejari—a deadly tournament held by the gods. As the trials unfold, she must navigate ruthless challenges, shifting alliances, and a forbidden connection with a mysterious rival.
Why You Might Want to Read This: If you like Vampires, trials, and deadly magic. And if your’re into slow-burn romance with enemies-to-allies vibes. This book might be right up your alley.
My thoughts…
My rating:
After a long stretch of fae-centered reads, stepping into a vampire world felt like a refreshing detour — and The Serpent and the Wings of Night delivered exactly what I needed. I was hooked from the beginning. The premise pulled me in right away, and I found myself flying through the first few chapters.
It follows a pretty classic fantasy structure: deadly trials, layered worldbuilding, mysterious powers, and a slow-burn connection that adds tension without taking over the whole plot. I really appreciated how the pacing kept things moving — there were very few dull moments, and I was genuinely curious about how it would all unfold.
That said, a few of the challenges in the competition felt a bit too easily resolved. I would’ve loved just a little more complexity or struggle in those moments to raise the stakes. On the flip side, the story takes an unexpected turn toward the end — and that twist genuinely caught me off guard in a good way.
Overall, this was a solid, entertaining read. While I can’t quite pinpoint what kept it from being a full 4-star for me, I still had a really good time with it. If you’re in the mood for something with vampires, drama, a strong heroine, and just the right amount of romantic tension — this one’s worth checking out.
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