The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King
Books | Fiction / Fantasy / Paranormal
4.4
Carissa Broadbent
This new hardcover edition of the bestselling The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King features new case art, a detailed map, and a never-before-seen bonus chapter!From the New York Times bestselling author Carissa Broadbent, comes The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King, the gutting second installment of the Crowns of Nyaxia series, full of heartbreak, redemption, blood intrigue and heart-pounding action.Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.In the wake of the Kejari, everything Oraya once thought to be true has been destroyed. A prisoner in her own kingdom, grieving the only family she ever had, and reeling from a gutting betrayal, she no longer even knows the truth of her own blood. She’s left only with one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn.Raihn’s own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood digs their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside.When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom–and gaining her vengeance against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she’ll need to harness a devastating ancient power, intertwined with her father’s greatest secrets.But with enemies closing in on all sides, nothing is as it seems. As she unravels her past and faces her future, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power—and the devastating love that could be her downfall.Crowns of Nyaxia Reading Order:The Serpent & the Wings of NightThe Ashes & the Star-Cursed KingThe Songbird & the Heart of StoneCrowns of Nyaxia StandalonesSix Scorched Roses (short novel)Slaying the Vampire Conqueror
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Author
Carissa Broadbent
Pages
608
Publisher
Tor Publishing Group
Published Date
2024-06-04
ISBN
1250343151 9781250343154
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"I could NOT wait to continue this story!! The trials are over but Oraya is left to pick up the pieces of the traumatic aftermath. Her entire world hangs in the balance. This story is so rich…full of politics, betrayal, magic, mystery, the struggles of love and family, and a kingdom on the brink of war. I absolutely loved this duology although I’m not entirely convinced it’s over. Tiny criticism: I could have done without the overly repetitive “there she is” and “Ix’s ****” lines."
CeeCee
"3.75 stars! This was top tier groveling, and a certain someone definitely won me over again. There was a ton of politics in this one, and I felt like it could have been 200 pages shorter. The ending wasn’t anything shocking honestly. It felt a bit repetitive and dragged at times, but still enjoyed most of it. Looking forward to the rest of the series!"
Taylor Nagy
"Not as entertaining as the first one. It took me a while to get through the frustrating parts in the beginning. The last half of the book picked up and was interesting "
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Sharon Vance
"i really enjoy this book. I love oraya backstory which i never saw that coming"
Kaitlin Lantz
"I LOVED this book. Consumed me, couldn't think about anything but getting home to finish reading this!"
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Breanna
"4.5 ⭐️ Chapter 71 Vincent and Orayas story tragic but so beautiful. Had me sobbing."
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Monica Parker
"<br/>What can I say? I’m a sucker for romantasy. Unfortunately this book didn’t have the same hold on me as the first one did. I felt like things were starting to get repetitive. For example: battles would always end with Oraya passing out and Raihn being right there when she regains consciousness. <br/>And let’s not forget, “There she is” <br/>This also might be an unpopular opinion: I could’ve lived without Raihn’s perspective. It killed the tension between him and Oraya pretty quickly. So having Oraya upset with him for so long got kind of annoying because Raihn wanted so badly to explain and make things right. And she just kept fighting it. I would’ve felt more connected with Oraya if I had all the same questions and anger she had. I do love Raihn though haha. <br/>Despite those things, I really enjoyed this read. It had beautiful visuals, like-able characters and a satisfying ending."
Darian Hrdlicka
"This book was so good. It wasn’t as eventful as the first but emotionally it was just so devastatingly good. It was honestly painful to know what all these characters have been through and feel. I’m very sensitive and empathetic so it was a journey for me. I loved it though, I can’t wait for the next one, cause it seems like another is coming in the future. ◡̈"
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Brittany Ravenelle
"2.5 ⭐️ This was disappointing, especially considering how much I enjoyed the first one"
Dana
"There’s nothing like a holding a substantial book in your hands. One where the author is giving you more than just snippets and then moving on to its companion. This is that kind of book. It’s not a 250 page read in a day. This book takes up your time and forces you to commit. I didn’t read book 1 in this series. And I didn’t need to in order to fall in love with the characters. It stands alone easily. Did I miss stuff not really. But I enjoyed the inner struggles of the characters and all the personalities of the supporting ones. Such a great read."
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Tanya Andoniadis
