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Reading Nook Magic Podcast
We are the book lovers. We are the dreamers. We are the seekers of magic ✨
We are just two women who believe in the power of story telling; the kind that transports you to hidden places, where reality blurs and imagination takes over. Between the pages, we find adventure, mystery, and a little bit of magic waiting to be discovered.
If you’re someone who gets lost in words, who believes in enchantment, and who loves escaping into new worlds, then we already know you. We see you.
Join Sway and Katie in our cozy reading nook; whether you're searching for your next read, love deep discussions, or just want to revel in bookish magic, this podcast is for you.
Together, we’ll explore captivating book reviews, author interviews, and literary conversations that spark imagination and curiosity.
Follow along and let’s share the magic! 🖤
Reading Nook Magic Podcast
Serpent and the Wings of Night
SPOILERS! Enter at your own risk.
Episode Description:
This week, we’re sinking our teeth into The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent — a blood-soaked fantasy filled with brutal trials, emotionally complex characters, and one swoon-worthy vampire.
With a Goodreads rating of 4.29 stars and over 600,000 reader ratings, this book delivers a dark, compelling world led by Oraya — a human raised by the vampire king and trained to survive in a world that wants her dead.
Here’s what we dive into:
The House of Night vs. Rishan rivalry — is this blood feud even worth it?
Oraya’s transformation from scared, guarded girl to blade-wielding queen of rage
Vincent: loving father, manipulative king, or both?
The terrifying trials that felt a little too real (we admit: we’d die in round one)
Raihn: the reluctant heir, the monster with a moral code, and the man who asks permission before every emotional touch
The ending twist, the emotional fallout, and the ultimate cost of Oraya's victory
The best quotes that punched us in the gut
Whether Raihn is the romantasy love interest of the year
With personal reflections, a healthy amount of swooning, and some fiery debate about pacing and world logic, this is your full-circle breakdown of everything Serpent and the Wings of Night gave us — and everything we’re still processing.