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

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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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Ninaart
Feb 03, 2025
6/10 stars
The first half of the book was strong, with tense world-building, high-stakes trials, and Oraya’s struggle to survive in a brutal, vampire-dominated world. Her relationship with Vincent and her determination to prove herself were compelling and kept me hooked. However, the second half didn’t land as well for me. The pacing slowed, and the banter between Oraya and Raihn felt forced and a bit cringe, which made it harder to connect with their relationship. While the climax was emotional, it wasn’t enough to fully redeem the slower moments. A decent read, but it didn’t quite live up to its potential.
PotterHead1
Jan 29, 2025
10/10 stars
Love this book! I can’t wait until I finish the next one!
Wulf16
Jan 28, 2025
9/10 stars
Loved it! I couldn't put it down. Ordered the next in the series before finishing it.
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

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