The Serpent and the Wings of Night
A dark fantasy of love and survival
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:30th May '24
Should be back in stock very soon
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- Paperback - Signed Bookplate Edition£9.99(9781035040957-SB)
This gripping fantasy novel combines elements of competition and romance, as Oraya navigates a deadly tournament and her feelings for a rival, Raihn.
In The Serpent and the Wings of Night, readers are introduced to a gripping world where vampires and humans navigate a treacherous landscape of power and betrayal. The story follows Oraya, the adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, as she fights for her survival in a realm designed to eliminate her. Her only hope lies in the Kejari, a brutal tournament orchestrated by the goddess of death, where the stakes are life or death. Oraya must confront formidable opponents from all three vampire houses, each more ruthless than the last.
As the competition unfolds, Oraya finds herself forming an unexpected alliance with Raihn, a dangerous vampire who poses a significant threat to her father's crown. Their relationship is fraught with tension, as Oraya grapples with her growing attraction to someone who could easily become her greatest enemy. The narrative expertly weaves themes of trust and betrayal, illustrating the harsh realities of survival in a world where emotions can be deadly.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night is not just a tale of competition; it explores the complexities of love amidst chaos. With its captivating plot and rich character development, this first installment in the Crowns of Nyaxia series promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats. As Oraya and Raihn's story unfolds, the boundaries between love and survival blur, making for an enthralling read that resonates with fans of epic fantasy.
Morally grey men, vampires who bite, and a heroine who bites back twice as hard . . . Smoldering with heat, Broadbent leaves us begging for more in the best way! -- K. A. Linde, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wren in the Holly Library
An addictive enemies-to-lovers romance . . . 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
Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent & the Wings of Night has all the fun of A Court of Thorns and Roses, but it will also appeal to Twilight fans because vampires are at the centre of the novel * Insider *
If you are a fan of dangerous fantasy worlds, bloodthirsty vampires, swoon-worthy romance and a completely terrifying deadly competition, The Serpent & the Wings of Night is going to be a book you will love * Book Briefs *
Brace yourself for an emotional roller coaster packed with action, heart-wrenching romance, dark magic, and suspense -- The Snug Bookworm
I read it in one sitting, in one night, and loved it. Carissa Broadbent just has a writing style that lets me fall into her books and not even notice how long I've been reading until hours later * Lauren's Bookshelf *
Danger, intrigue and a hell of a lot of blood are splashed across the pages of Carissa Broadbent’s gripping fantasy romance -- Bookpage
Unputdownable! -- First For Women
This suspenseful, unputdownable novel is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games — with a fantastical vampire twist! -- Woman's World
Slow burn that pays off -- Vulture, 12 Romantasy Authors to Know
ISBN: 9781035040957
Dimensions: 196mm x 131mm x 37mm
Weight: 396g
592 pages