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The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King

Written by: Carissa Broadbent
Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb, Aiden Snow
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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.

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Book: The Ashes & The Star Cursed King
Author: Carissa Broadbent
Rating: 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This series. Man. I will think about this series for a long time.

I definitely think the FMC was mad at the MMC for too long .. but honestly it totally makes sense and represents her character very well.

I just love the MMC and I am much weaker than her! 🤣

There was so much drama, suspense, action, bloodshed, and a deep dive into the politics going on during this time.

It was the perfect ending and I can't wait to read more from this world! (I know the series is done, but I mean this universe.)


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• Spicy
• Romantasy
• Enemies To Lovers
• He Needs Her
• Nothing Is As It Seems
• Don't Trust Anyone
• Vampires/Humans

Start this series ASAP! You won't be disappointed. Available through ebook, paperback, and audiobook.

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Disappointing

I’ve been waiting to listen to this audio ever since I finished reading the e-book. I loved the rerelease audio of book 1 but I can’t get past that the male and female narrators pronounce multiple names and places so differently. The male narrator even says Oraya two different ways. Really takes you out of the story. I’m only on chapter 28, but I doubt I’ll finish it. Disappointing after waiting so long honestly.

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love the book

I loved the first book and just having one woman narrate both for the female and male character. I still really enjoy the second book and like her voice, but I wish it was just her. His voice took away from the story and made it harder to get through

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Was not as captivating as the first

I think the first was filled with such an exciting concept and the second was a little more boring but still good overall

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Fantastic conclusion

Carissa Broadbent stuck the landing! I didn’t know how I could love this book more than book 1 but somehow its happened! The narration was also great 10/10

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Carissa is amazing!

Carissa does such an amazing job of creating complex characters and actually developing them! This series is awesome. This was my first time “reading” via audiobook and this was a great one to start with ❤️

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Really enjoyed this!

Loved the first book and enjoyed this just as much! I enjoyed both voice actors.

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I am content with the read, it was goodish. however. it took me a long time to get through, struggled to stay engaged.

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enjoyed this more than the first

I enjoyed the more action and story of this book vs the first. having the two narrators was fun, not needed but fun

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Good second book

I enjoyed the second book. Good story line, enjoyed fighting scenes.
Really enjoyed voice actors!

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