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The Serpent and the Wings of Night 2022
Carissa Broadbent · 480 pages
I'm a 480-page romantasy with vampire, tournament, enemies to lovers energy and 3/5 heat. Fast-paced pacing that won't let you put me down. I have scenes — they serve the story.
Mood
Dark & Romantic
Spice
3/5 — Moderate
Pacing
Fast-paced
Length
480 pages
Ending
Satisfying — happily ever after guaranteed
Heat level
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Moderate
Things I'm into
Vampire
Tournament
Enemies to Lovers
THE COMPATIBILITY CHECK
Should you swipe right on The Serpent and the Wings of Night?
♥ Swipe right if…
✓You crave enemies-to-lovers tension that builds and builds before it finally pays off
✓You want on-page heat that's earned, not skipped — spice 3/5
✓You love books that don't pull punches and go to uncomfortable places
✓Romance is the backbone, not a subplot — and it delivers
✓You trust books that 1.8M+ readers rated 4.28/5
✕ Swipe left if…
✕You need clean or fade-to-black romance — this book earns its 🌶️🌶️🌶️
✕You want literary prose or beautiful sentence-level writing — this is genre fiction and proud of it
✕You want something quick — this is 480 pages and it knows it
✕You want a series you can binge — this is a standalone
✕You need light, feel-good reads right now — this goes dark
CONTENT NOTES
⚔️ Violence
🌶️ Explicit sexual content
🖤 Dark themes
THE FULL PROFILE
What this book is really like — from a full read-through, not the back cover.
Core identity
GenreRomantasy · Dark Fantasy
Dominant moodDark, Romantic, Action-Packed
Romance styleExplicit — on-page heat
ToneDark and intense
What to expect
Pages 1–120Setup, meet-cute (or meet-hostile), world established
Pages 120–240Tension building, proximity intensifies, walls start cracking
Pages 240–360Chemistry reaches breaking point, stakes escalate
Pages 360–480Payoff + spice scenes + resolution
After finishingRecommending it to everyone you know
QUICK ANSWERS BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Everything you want to know before you swipe right
Is The Serpent and the Wings of Night actually spicy?
Moderate — spice 3/5. There are explicit scenes, but they serve the story rather than dominate it.
What's the vibe of The Serpent and the Wings of Night?
Dark, Romantic, Action-Packed with vampire and tournament energy. Think Romantasy that knows exactly what it is and delivers hard.
Is The Serpent and the Wings of Night a standalone?
Yes — The Serpent and the Wings of Night is a complete standalone. No series commitment required. Pick it up, finish it, move on (or reread it immediately).
What are the content warnings for The Serpent and the Wings of Night?
Content notes include: Violence, Explicit sexual content, Dark themes. We flag these so you can make informed choices, not to scare you off.
What kind of reader is The Serpent and the Wings of Night perfect for?
If "vampire + tournament" in a romantasy with 3/5 spice sounds like your kind of book, you'll love this. Check the mood bars above to see if the vibe matches yours.
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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 · Guide verified against current edition