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A review by planreadrepeat
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The first half is slow. There isn’t a ton of world building but enough to understand the basic politics and geography. It’s a unique balance of humans and vampires. Normally there are just more humans and vampires are a fridge group. But it’s more split numbers wise. Although there are mentions of human lands.
Oraya is a human raised by a vampire. As the book says, vampire heart, human body. She doesn’t fit into either world very well. She’s fierce and special (hello YA tropes) but not a Mary sue. She has parts that aren’t like able. She’s kind of an jerk really. Raihn is a good male lead. He balances her as they ally together.
Plot was well done. Slow at the start but the twists and drama start about halfway through and the pace really picks up. Saw parts of the ending coming but not in the fashion it occurred. Worth a read if you like romantasy!
Oraya is a human raised by a vampire. As the book says, vampire heart, human body. She doesn’t fit into either world very well. She’s fierce and special (hello YA tropes) but not a Mary sue. She has parts that aren’t like able. She’s kind of an jerk really. Raihn is a good male lead. He balances her as they ally together.
Plot was well done. Slow at the start but the twists and drama start about halfway through and the pace really picks up. Saw parts of the ending coming but not in the fashion it occurred. Worth a read if you like romantasy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Death