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The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia, #1)

Carissa Broadbent

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May 11, 2024 Kristen Miller rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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The last few chapters of this book took a turn I was not expecting. I’m glad it picked up because I was a little worried there for a while. I am looking forward to continuing the series. Hopefully, it will not disappoint.

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Oct 10, 2023 ٠࣪⭑aurora rated it really liked it

first of all don't be like me and read the glossary it will make everything easier.

don't give up if it's not your cup of tea at the start, it doesn't pick up until 30%-40% which i know it's a lot but at the end it's worth it.

THE PLOT TWISTS?? GOT ME MUNCHING ON MY CEREAL!!! IX'S TITS!!! (I'm keeping that expression) ...more

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Feb 20, 2023 Aleesha rated it really liked it

Look I'm all for having weird names when it comes to fantasy worlds. I'm also all for having a pronounciation guide for those fucking names so your readers don't just end up making shit up.

Hiaj became "HIYAH!" and yes, I did do the karate chops almost every time I read it.
Sivrinaj became Sigorney Weaver, which basically turned the city into the set of Alien in my head.
Raihn was often mistken for "Rhun" because I JUST finished SJM's second Crescent City book and who the fuck spells "Rain" with ...more

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Mar 10, 2025 Kiara rated it it was ok

I really wanted to like this but it was just meh. Didn’t really entice me but didn’t bore me to the point of rolling my eyes a million times. I was just in limbo reading this waiting for it to suck me in and then just lost and confused with the ending

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Aug 30, 2024 Malia (Enzo's Blue Jay) rated it liked it

3.2 stars.

This book was overhyped by booktok and left me slightly disappointed. Although I won't deny the plot was interesting, it felt a bit boring to read. It started to pick up more in the second half of the book, but then went back to its tired pace. The small twist did get my attention, and I do feel like I will read the next book. Sadly, the only characters I actually felt a connection with were Mische, Vincent, Ibrihim, and Jesmine. I didn't care much for Oraya or Raihn. Basically, this b ...more

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