(A standalone novella set in the same world)
Written by the brilliant and first published in 2022, The Serpent and the Wings of Night is a phenomenon that captivated BookTok and became a New York Times bestseller . The book’s official description sums it up perfectly:
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At the heart of the narrative is the complex relationship between Oraya and her father, Vincent, the Nightborn King. Their bond is defined by a paradox: Vincent is both Oraya’s savior and the architect of her trauma. By raising a human in a kingdom of vampires, he provides her with the tools to survive—martial prowess and emotional coldness—while simultaneously stripping away her ability to trust. This "gilded cage" dynamic sets the stage for Oraya’s internal conflict, as she seeks the goddess’s grace not just for power, but for the agency to finally exist without fear. The Enemy as a Mirror (A standalone novella set in the same world)
The "Serpent" of the title (though the snake motif runs deep). He is the rival-turned-ally-turned-lover. A lowborn vampire with a claim to the throne, Raihn is the classic charismatic rogue with a hidden agenda. Their chemistry is electric—not because they are perfect for each other, but because they are the only ones who understand the darkness in the other.
The story follows , a human adopted by the Nightborn vampire king, Vincent. In a world where humans are viewed as nothing more than prey, Oraya must fight every single day to survive. To secure her safety permanently, she enters the Kejari —a legendary, once-a-century tournament hosted by the goddess of death, Nyaxia. The winner of the Kejari is granted one wish by the goddess herself.
At its core, the novel uses Oraya’s physical vulnerability as a political and philosophical weapon. In the Hiaj kingdom, vampires are apex predators; humans are cattle. Oraya, as a human granted a precarious place by her adoptive father, Vincent, occupies a liminal space—neither prey nor predator. This physical weakness is not just a plot obstacle but the engine of her intelligence. Unlike the vampires who rely on speed and fangs, Oraya must cultivate strategy, patience, and emotional manipulation. Her training for the Kejari (a deadly tournament) is a metaphor for the marginalized individual’s fight for agency: she learns to weaponize what the powerful dismiss—her fragility, her perceived helplessness, and her ability to endure pain without the anesthetic of supernatural healing. By raising a human in a kingdom of
"Why show yourself?" Iris asked the current, and the current answered with a ripple that bruised like a secret.
: Despite the danger, Oraya finds herself drawn to Raihn as war brews for the House of Night, challenging everything she knows about her home. Community and E-book Access (VK)
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