A review by gabr7ellereads
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Dark, twisty, stabby, rage-filled, and thrilling.  This vampire novel satisfyingly delivers on pretty much everything you could ask for out of the romantasy genre.  There's a rare and coveted blend of balanced fantasy and romance here.  While the world-building was intriguing enough to stand on its own, it left plenty to be desired in the upcoming books and never once overwhelmed the slow-burn moments of romance.  Entertainment value was through the roof, considering this book managed to carry me through a sizable reading slump without losing my attention.  Prepare for plot-twists galore in that last bit of it!  FMC had tons of aura and is a badass all around.  Lots of F-yous to the power structure and y'all know I'm here for that.  Plus, the way Broadbent handled Oraya's trauma was sensitive and respectful.  It impacted who the character became, and she made decisions in a consistent and believable way.  Although there is much in the story to provide shock-factor, Oraya's trauma was never one of them, and that was refreshing.  Can't wait for the next one.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of the eARC.
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