The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King
Ratings81
Average rating3.8
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Ratings81
Average rating3.8
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.
The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. 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.
Full of heartbreak, redemption, bloody intrigue, and heart-pounding action, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is the gutting second installment of the Crowns of Nyaxia series, and the conclusion of the Nightborn Duet – perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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2 primary books4 released booksCrowns of Nyaxia is a 4-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2022 with contributions by Carissa Broadbent, Heike Holtsch, and Kristina Flemm. The next book is scheduled for release on 11/19/2024.
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2 primary booksNightborn Duet is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2022 with contributions by Carissa Broadbent, Heike Holtsch, and Kristina Flemm.
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In the word of Raihn Ashraj himself – “Ix's fucking tits!”
Love. It.
3.75 stars
Weirdly enough, my favourite part of the book was actually the warfare/political storyline. The romance was okay and had some good moments, but a lot of their dynamics grated on my nerves at times. Especially the constant repetition of phrases from the first book (I didn't count but I think Raihn might have said “there she is” at least 20 times or more). I did like how the story wrapped up though. I was afraid the ending would let me down but thankfully that wasn't the case.
It seems the next book in the series is gonna focus on Mishe and the House of Shadow so I'll be looking forward to that one.
I loved this book! the character arcs, the foreshadowing and storytelling, all excellently done! now to just eagerly await the next book...
