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A review by natreadthat
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The sequel to The Serpent and The Wings of Night did not disappoint, though I didn’t love this one quite as much.
Our beloved characters are forced to face the ramifications of the wish granted at the end of the deadly, magical Kejari tournament from book one. Lucky for us, we get both Oraya and Raihn’s POV as they find themselves in the middle of the three vampire houses viciously fighting for power.
Broadbent does such a great job of writing multifaceted characters, immersing them into an ever-evolving plot, and showcasing the experience of sifting through conflicting emotions all at once. How human of these vampires! The ending did feel like it dragged on for just a touch too long, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. This was a great last read of 2024! ✨
Our beloved characters are forced to face the ramifications of the wish granted at the end of the deadly, magical Kejari tournament from book one. Lucky for us, we get both Oraya and Raihn’s POV as they find themselves in the middle of the three vampire houses viciously fighting for power.
Broadbent does such a great job of writing multifaceted characters, immersing them into an ever-evolving plot, and showcasing the experience of sifting through conflicting emotions all at once. How human of these vampires! The ending did feel like it dragged on for just a touch too long, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. This was a great last read of 2024! ✨
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent