+ Raihn and Oraya are everything I want in a romantasy couple. I also like Raihn who is protective, always wears a smirk and at odds with Oraya most times but he loves it.

Oraya has gone through some trauma in her life and have learned to survive in her own way. Oraya never forgets she is human but she longs for vampire powers just so she can stop feeling so powerless. She’s been protected by him but also is aware at how human and vulnerable she is. She’s human, but raised by the ruthless vampire king Vincent. The action in the trials are so good too. I love me a vampire with wings! There is some good world building and would love to learn more about the other Houses. Different types of vampires had characteristic to show what kind of vampires they were – and some of them have wings, which is great. + I wanted a book about vampires and I got it! I thought this world building of different vampire houses living among humans was very fascinating. I wanted vampires…and I got it! Here’s what did and didn’t work for me: I love it when I pick a book I know nothing about – I chose it because of the cover and interesting synopsis and the book turns out to be everything I’m craving for at the moment. The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the first book in a new series of heart-wrenching romance, dark magic, and bloodthirsty intrigue, perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses.Ĭontent Warning: violence, sexual assault 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. War for the House of Night brews, shattering everything that Oraya thought she knew about her home. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him.īut there’s no room for compassion in the Kejari. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father’s crown… and her greatest competition. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.Įverything about Raihn is dangerous. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.īut winning won’t be easy amongst the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart.

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