The Serpent and the Wings of Night

Autor: Carissa Broadbent

First book in the fantasy romance series Crowns That Fell. The story follows Oraya, a human girl who was adopted and raised by the vampire king of the House of Night. Though she is the adopted daughter of a powerful ruler, she is the only human in a world of cutthroat immortals and constantly in danger. To survive, Oraya must compete in the Krios, a legendary tournament held every century by the goddess of death. The Krios is a series of deadly, brutal challenges designed to test a vampire’s strength, cunning, and endurance, with the winner receiving a single wish from the goddess.  Oraya enters the tournament, knowing it is her only chance to protect her kingdom and survive. To get through the competition alive, she forms an uneasy, temporary alliance with Raihn, a dangerous, ruthless, and powerful vampire with a mysterious past and a score to settle with her adoptive father.A s they navigate the Krios’s deadly trials, their alliance evolves from a wary partnership to a deep, complex bond. The novel is known for its intense action, political intrigue, and a slow-burn romance that challenges Oraya’s understanding of love and loyalty.