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The Serpent & the Wings of Night: The Nightborn Duet Book One (Crowns of Nyaxia, 1)

An Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller

This new hardcover edition of the bestselling The Serpent & the Wings of Night features new case art, and a detailed map!

The Hunger Games meets vampires in this heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of dark magic, and bloodthirsty intrigue from bestselling author Carissa Broadbent.

For humans and vampires, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always - always - guard your heart.

The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.

But winning won't be easy amongst the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.

Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father's crown... and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him.

But there's no room for compassion in the Kejari. War brews, shattering everything that Oraya thought she knew about her home. And Raihn may understand her more than anyone - but their blossoming attraction could be her downfall, in a kingdom where nothing is more deadly than love.

The Serpent & the Wings of Night is the first book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series.

This edition features beautiful, brand-new case art and a detailed map of the Obitraes.

Crowns of Nyaxia Reading Order:
The Serpent & the Wings of Night
The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King
The Songbird & the Heart of Stone

Crowns of Nyaxia Standalones
Six Scorched Roses (short novel)
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror

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480 pages

Average rating: 8.06

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puntasticpaige
Jan 10, 2025
8/10 stars
I have no idea what to feel
Destini15rae
Jan 08, 2025
9/10 stars
It rolled all of my preteen favorites into a perfect story. Really loved
katietopp
Jan 01, 2025
8/10 stars
4.5 stars. The writing in this book is so masterful, and gorgeous. The trial of the Kejari was absolutely insane, and each was terrifying and deadly. Oraya’s character was not my favorite however. She is kind of fantasy girl trope-y, refuses help until she learns to love type. Raihn is also pretty stereotypical, but I love a Shadow-daddy, so he’s fine. (Lol) I think the story is really well paced, though long I think every part is vital. The ending was insane. Since this is just a duology I will definitely read the other. Curious to how the world will be at court now.
mhalgren
Dec 17, 2024
8/10 stars
4.5/5


So so good until the f***** m******* which is why i am missing half a star
lizac
Dec 09, 2024
10/10 stars
worth all the hype

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