Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent

76 reviews

sarahyjackson's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I really liked the latter 50% of this one! And my chagrin with the first 50% was I was edged. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Death

yilliun's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Plot twist after plot twist and I sincerely could not predict what new thing would be revealed about Vincent and Oraya’s relationship. 

The beginning does drag a bit, but the ending really picks up.

The sections going in reverse from what they were in the last book demonstrating the growth/ rebirth of Oraya and Raihn🥹 I love little details like that.

Again, I sincerely wish that there was more exploration of the Hiaj/ Rishan divide. It was briefly explained towards the ending but I need MORE

Looking forward to Mische’s book!
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Re-read update: Oraya’s constant talking down on herself does become quite annoying especially after we find out

she’s Vincent’s actual biological daughter

that thing. The beginning part dragging still stands until about 40% into the book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Torture, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Rape, Blood, and Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent

edilyaaang's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Usually, when I really like the first book, the second one doesn't usually meet my expectations. But this one topped it, damn it. The first few chapters were slow but when it gained momentum, it took me to a rollercoaster ride. I can't wait for Mische's story!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Classism, Grief, War, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Gore, and Murder

Moderate: Alcohol, Confinement, Cursing, Genocide, Self harm, and Fire/Fire injury

kotahlotah's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Death of parent, Death, and Confinement

Moderate: War

Minor: Torture, Alcohol, Child death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, and Sexual violence

alilbitofeveryth1ng's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Death, Blood, Death of parent, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder

Minor: Rape

pagesihavenotyetread's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, Cursing, Death, Gore, Blood, Death of parent, Torture, and Violence

tanadeet's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

It was like a ball of yarn. Beautiful, blue and silver spun yarn with multiple strings, all rolled into one. So many stories woven into one tale, wonderfully written. I would have liked a bit more of Vale and Lilith, exploring their new bond in a volatile and vicious new situation. 

I loved the emotional challenges Oraya had to work through, the struggle was heartfelt and even though much was unsaid between her and Raihn, it wasn't a frustration watching them finding a path to each other.

The additional snippets of history about Vincent and Oraya's lost family, added layers of richness to the overall story and I enjoyed it. A lot. 

Looking forward to more awesome writing and spending more time in their realm 🍻❤️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, and Death of parent

Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore

readingisfun14's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Great duology! I liked the first book better but this one was still good and a great end to the story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and War

Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Gore, and Murder

yourbookishbff's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Torture, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, War, Body horror, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Slavery and Trafficking

lesliehirgelt's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Death of parent