'The Serpent and the Wings of Night' is one of my favourite books of all time. Carissa Broadbent crafts an incredibly thrilling story featuring a badass female protagonist who has fought hard to get to where she is and knows how to stand her ground. The dark and ominous atmosphere and intense action kept me constantly torn between fearing for her and urging her forward, while the slow-burn romance was done so well, it had me burning right alongside the characters. The characters, their humour, and their witty banter give the novel an extra spark. All in all, phenomenal writing paired with an incredibly captivating story.