Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia, #1)
- Madison Rawlings
- Jul 23, 2024
- 1 min read
Written by: Carissa Broadbent
Goodreads Avg. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.33
My Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶
There are a few steamy scenes, one extended spicy scene, and one mention of rape/abuse.
Genre: Fantasy
Please note for the spice guide that the page numbers are based on the hardback copy as seen in the picture. Page numbers may vary between copies.
Review and Spice Guide by: Ash
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My Review:
This novel takes all things fantasy, vampires, adventure and creates a truly wonderful story. The characters are tangible, the relationships are well thought out, and the world building is a 10/10. I could vividly see all of the scenes in this book and I understood the characters. I couldn’t ask for more in a fantasy novel. As far as tropes go it includes: enemies to lovers, slow burn, forced proximity, trials, and strained father-daughter relationship!
Spice Guide
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Spicy Scene - Part 5 Interlude, Page 253
Skip after They fell hard and fast, and the young woman loved the rush.
This interlude describes an instance in Oraya’s past with her, only, previous lover.
He was a vampire and she was human, and he lost control. He began biting her and forcing her to comply to his wants.
The interlude’s purpose is to highlight a key point in Oraya’s past that is likely significant in the coming chapters.
Continue reading on Page 254 at The young woman cried out
Light Steamy Scene - Chapter 34, Page 284
Skip after The sheets would be soaked by the time we were done.
Oraya peers into Raihn’s room and imagines killing him, but there is some sensual detailing involved in her description.
Continue reading on Page 285 at I jerked awake, my face hot, sweat plastering my hair to my skin.
Heavy Steamy Scene - Chapter 38, Page 318
Skip after The venom could not possibly have worked that fast.
Raihn and Oraya’s relationship shifts after this scene because she surrenders herself fully, allowing him to drink from her blood to save him.
Raihn ensures Oraya is safe and in control by giving her a dagger aimed towards his heart.
The moment is heartfelt but becomes steamy due to the vampire venom.
Continue reading on Page 321 at I saw no reason not to take we want.
Heavy Spicy Scene - Chapter 44, pg. 365
Skip at the beginning of Chapter 44
There is no substance to these scenes other than Oraya and Raihn’s intimacy reaching the next level.
This scene from my understanding is meant to represent the character’s losing control in the face of death in the following day’s trial.
Furthermore, this scene highlights the characters’ desperation for each other finally releasing the tension built throughout the novel.
Continue reading on Chapter 45, Page 381 at Death.
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