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A review by sabrina_library
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5⭐️/1🌶️
“Never trust. Never yield. Always guard your heart.”
It took me a while to get into the book but once I was hooked I just couldn’t put it down. I loved the world-building, the characters (specially Oraya and Mische) and the plot was everything. This epic Hunger Games fantasy retelling with vampires and humans should be on everyones TBR. Definitely a must read, specially if you like more plot and less romance. I also love how they all have intricate, special and unique names and then there is Vincent.
Maybe a bit controversial but I really liked Vincent and didn't want to believe he was the villain of the story. I think this was also because I knew how much it would hurt Oraya and I loved their relationship.
The last 100 pages were a roller coaster of emotions. I think I held my breath until the end. Nothing and I mean nothing could have prepared me for that ending. As it is, I’m still in shock. I knew something was going to happen but I didn’t predict this. It's hard to put into words how that ending made me feel but I did end up staring into he wall for a very long time after gathering my thoughts.
Overall I loved this book so much and recommend 100%. Currently reading the second book ASAP.
“Never trust. Never yield. Always guard your heart.”
It took me a while to get into the book but once I was hooked I just couldn’t put it down. I loved the world-building, the characters (specially Oraya and Mische) and the plot was everything. This epic Hunger Games fantasy retelling with vampires and humans should be on everyones TBR. Definitely a must read, specially if you like more plot and less romance. I also love how they all have intricate, special and unique names and then there is Vincent.
Maybe a bit controversial but I really liked Vincent and didn't want to believe he was the villain of the story. I think this was also because I knew how much it would hurt Oraya and I loved their relationship.
The last 100 pages were a roller coaster of emotions. I think I held my breath until the end. Nothing and I mean nothing could have prepared me for that ending. As it is, I’m still in shock. I knew something was going to happen but I didn’t predict this. It's hard to put into words how that ending made me feel but I did end up staring into he wall for a very long time after gathering my thoughts.
Overall I loved this book so much and recommend 100%. Currently reading the second book ASAP.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual content