The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King, by Carissa Broadbent

Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 | 3.5/5

Spice Rating: 🌶🌶 | 2/5

Subgenre & Type: Romantasy | MF

Tropes & Microtropes: Marriage of Convenience, Enemies to Lovers, Slowburn, Found Family, He Falls First, Forced Proximity

Series Details: Book 2 | Must be Read in Order | Incomplete Series | Nightborn Duet

Format Details: Kindle Unlimited | Physical Print | Audible | Published by Bramble | 608 Pages

The second book in the Nightborn Duet completes Oraya and Raihn’s story. In the aftermath of the Kejari, Oraya finds herself imprisoned within her own kingdom, grappling with the loss of her family and the sting of betrayal. Uncertain of her own identity and surrounded by enemies, she is left with only one certainty: trust is a luxury she cannot afford, especially when it comes to Raihn. As tensions rise within the House of Night, Raihn faces opposition from his nobles who refuse to accept a former slave as their king. Meanwhile, the rival House of Blood threatens to tear the kingdom apart from within. In a bid to reclaim her kingdom and seek revenge on her betrayer, Oraya reluctantly enters into a secret alliance with Raihn. To make it through, Oraya must tap into a formidable ancient power intertwined with Vincent's darkest secrets while enemies are closing in from all sides. As she navigates the murky waters of power and love, she’s forced to confront reality and her past. Can’t get enough? Broadbent’s continues the world of Nyaxia with Slaying the Vampire Conqueror, a mortal enemies-to-lovers story.