Book Review: The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent (2022)

Orya, adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, competes against other vampires for the chance to win a boon from the goddess of vampires.

Sigh…vampires are not really my jam. Werewolves? Give it to me. Fey? Yes, yes, and more yes. But vampires? I feel like if you’ve read one book featuring a bloodsucker, you’ve read them all. It’s the concept rather than the supernatural being itself that interests me. While this is a unique concept, I find it to be rather ridiculous. You mean to tell me these vampires, many of whom spent years decades centuries preparing for these games, can’t kill one human girl? I don’t care who her daddy is or how much training she received, it just seems unrealistic. (Oh, the irony of saying something is ridiculous in a fantasy romance novel). Perhaps I would have felt differently had I loved Orya, but I didn’t feel connected to her or her goals.

I may have felt disconnected from Orya, but I did like Raihn. Of course he has a tragic backstory and broody tendencies, but overall he was an engaging hero. The chemistry between the two is palpable, and reading about their training sessions was time well spent. This book also has some rich worldbuilding with opportunities for growth. I would have loved this book about five years ago, but it doesn't strike me the same way now. Fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and vampire romances will enjoy it.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Read if you like: 🧛 Vampires | ❤️ Enemies to Lovers | 🗡️ Battle Royal

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💬 Which supernatural beings do you love to read about?