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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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Published Dec 5, 2023

480 pages

Average rating: 8.02

901 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Zya The Book Dragon
Mar 05, 2025
8/10 stars
I'm not one for trial type books, but I really enjoyed this one. Underdog story for sure.
PotterHead1
Jan 29, 2025
10/10 stars
Love this book! I can’t wait until I finish the next one!
Anonymous
Nov 01, 2024
10/10 stars
The romance was great but…. Vincent & Oraya, are you kidding me? Their relationship was precious. I was not expecting anything about this book. Incredible world building, enthralling storyline… just perfection.
JT Penguin
Aug 07, 2024
8/10 stars
This was a good book. Unique take on vampires, complex magic system. Classic enemies to lovers. Plus who doesn't love a shadow daddy? lol Excited for the next one!
BreakdownsInMotion
May 31, 2025
10/10 stars
This was so effin good. I’m impatiently waiting for the second book to come out on audio.

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