The consensus on Carissa Broadbent's The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is largely positive, with readers praising its rich world-building, complex characters, and immersive storytelling. However, some found the pacing uneven and the plot somewhat predictable. Overall, it remains a strong entry in its genre with compelling emotional depth.

Fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas or From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout will enjoy The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent. This book caters to readers who love high fantasy with strong romantic elements, intricate world-building, and complex characters.

In The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent, Oraya, the half-human daughter of the fallen Nightborn King Vincent, grapples with her feelings for Raihn, her lover and the new Nightborn King, amid political turmoil and rebellion. They search for the God of Death’s blood to consolidate power, while navigating treachery within their ranks and complex alliances. The book mentions rape, suicidal ideation, and enslavement.

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Part 1: “Night”-Part 2: “New Moon”

Prologue-Part 2

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Part 3: “Crescent Moon”-Part 4: “Half Moon”

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Part 5: “Waxing Moon”

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Part 6: “Full Moon”-Part 7: “Dawn”

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