The Serpent and the Wings of Night

In a world dominated by vampires, a human girl named Oraya is discovered by the vampire king, Vincent , amidst the ruins of her home. Despite the inherent danger, Vincent decides to raise her, seeing a reflection of his own fierce spirit in her. This decision sets the stage for a future fraught with challenges, as Oraya grows up learning to survive in a world where she is considered prey. Her fate becomes intricately linked with Vincent's , as she learns to navigate the complexities of vampire society. Raised by Vincent , Oraya's life is a constant battle for survival. Her human fragility is b

Theme 1: A Child's Fate Sealed

This thread running through The Serpent and the Wings of Night gives the story its emotional weight. Carissa Broadbent weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Shadows of the Past

At its core, The Serpent and the Wings of Night is a meditation on loss — how grief reshapes us, and how we find ways to carry what we cannot leave behind. Carissa Broadbent handles these themes with sensitivity and grace, making the emotional journey feel universal.

Theme 3: Blood and Betrayal

This thread running through The Serpent and the Wings of Night gives the story its emotional weight. Carissa Broadbent weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About The Serpent and the Wings of Night

The Serpent and the Wings of Night has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Carissa Broadbent's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"A Child's Fate Sealed" — Carissa Broadbent, The Serpent and the Wings of Night

About the Author

Carissa Broadbent is the author of The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.