The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King
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 its 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. To do so, she'll need to harness a devastating ancient power intertwined with her father's greatest secrets.
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. It is perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
- Pages
- 626
- First published
- October 24, 2023
- Language
- English
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Reviews
Finished September 5, 2023 · Read 2 times
- Anonymous
Finished December 29, 2024
Okay. So. I have thoughts. I absolutely loved this book. While I loved the first one, this one was just amazing in every way. I really thought I'd give it just 4.5 stars, but I think the ending of this one solidified how amazing this was and how much I loved it. I won't go into too many details, but I think the ending of this one was the perfect way to end Oraya and Rahin's main story. I am, however, excited for Mische's books! I can't wait. Overall 5/5 stars and Hall of Fame shelf worthy!
Started December 21, 2024 · Finished December 29, 2024
i apparently really loved this one?
Finished July 1, 2024
All I can say is I love you Carissa Broadbent ❤️
Finished March 15, 2024
Started March 4, 2024 · Finished March 6, 2024
After the betrayal and heartbreak of the first book, this picks up right where we left off. Our MFC is forced to join the person she love/hates and its an emotional roller coaster of push and pull. Along this new quest of sorts, the once “fragile” MFC learns so much about herself and her real lineage, and i was completely invested in her journey. I was feeling pretty murdery against the MFC for a hot minute, but knowing some of this authors previous works i had a feeling it would tie together nicely, and i was not disappointed. 🌶️ 3.5/5 This was spicier than the last book, but there was still a LOT of plot around that. I loved the tension these MCs had and the back and forth. The chemistry when they finally do reconnect spice-wise is perfect.
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Started November 11, 2024 · Finished November 20, 2024
Finished April 26, 2023
