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

Biographical Note:
Carissa Broadbent has been concerning teachers and parents with mercilessly grim tales since she was roughly nine years old. Since then, her stories have gotten (slightly) less depressing and (hopefully a lot?) more readable. Today, she writes novels that blend epic fantasy plots with a heaping dose of romance. She lives with her husband, her son, and one perpetually skeptical cat in Rhode Island.

Review Quotes:

Praise for the Crowns of Nyaxia series:

"Majorly addicting" - Marie Claire on The Serpent & the Wings of Night on The Serpent & the Wings of Night

"Fans of dark romantasy won't want to miss this." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"[A] haunting, action-packed political fantasy with a doomed romance at its center, full of heartbreak and intrigue."- Library Journal, starred review

"This fast-paced romantasy... [is] perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and the Vampire Diaries series by L. J. Smith." - Booklist, on The Serpent & the Wings of Night

"Vampire romance lovers will drink this series down to the last drop."- POPSUGAR, "The 18 Best Fantasy Romance Books"

"Danger, intrigue and a hell of a lot of blood are splashed across the pages of Carissa Broadbent's gripping fantasy romance" - Bookpage

"A heart-pounding, ultra-slow-burn romance." - Bustle

"Slow burn that pays off" - Vulture , "12 Romantasy Authors to Know"

"Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and the Wings of Night has all the fun of A Court of Thorns and Roses, but it will also appeal to Twilight fans." - Insider

"This suspenseful, unputdownable novel is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games -- with a fantastical vampire twist!" - Woman's World

"If you are a fan of dangerous fantasy worlds, bloodthirsty vampires, swoon worthy romance and a completely terrifying deadly competition, The Serpent and the Wings of Night is going to be a book you will love." - Book Briefs

"Unputdownable!" - FIRST for Women

Publisher Marketing:

An Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller

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 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