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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.5 ⭐️ If I hear there she is one more time…This was so very repetitive and some parts were a little boring especially the first half. I liked the second half better and loved the ending. The world is interesting and I’m excited to read the next books.
Ich lasse es jetzt bei der Hälfte gut sein. Es ist einfach langweilig.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3,5
I rounded it up to 4 because three stars just feels wrong.
Sooo... Where do we start?
With the beginning.
The first half of the book...
Unfortunately I can't say much good about it.
For some reason it took forever and sometimes I didn't even read the text properly.
I don't know exactly why that was but I think it was simply because everything kinda happened in the same place and it always was pretty much the same thing.
The second half was clearly more exciting and a lot more happened. In my Opinion.
I found the story interesting again and wanted to know what happened.
The ending was sweet but nothing to special.
The final battle, however... something completely different. (In a good way)
The best thing about these two books are Raihn and Oraya.
I just love both individually and together they are just as fantastic.
Although this book wasn't the best, I think I want to read the next one.
I just like Mische.
Overall, the book was more okay than good, but well.
I rounded it up to 4 because three stars just feels wrong.
Sooo... Where do we start?
With the beginning.
The first half of the book...
Unfortunately I can't say much good about it.
For some reason it took forever and sometimes I didn't even read the text properly.
I don't know exactly why that was but I think it was simply because everything kinda happened in the same place and it always was pretty much the same thing.
The second half was clearly more exciting and a lot more happened. In my Opinion.
I found the story interesting again and wanted to know what happened.
The ending was sweet but nothing to special.
The final battle, however... something completely different. (In a good way)
The best thing about these two books are Raihn and Oraya.
I just love both individually and together they are just as fantastic.
Although this book wasn't the best, I think I want to read the next one.
I just like Mische.
Overall, the book was more okay than good, but well.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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:
Yes
medium-paced
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Review:
Having absolutely loved The Serpent and the Wings of Night and Six Scorched Roses, I was eagerly anticipating the conclusion of Oraya and Rein’s story in The Ashes and the Star Cursed King. The first book left me with a huge cliffhanger, so my expectations were sky high. While this second book didn’t quite hit the same high mark for me, it was still an incredibly solid read.
In the beginning, the story had a slow build, especially with the tension between Oraya and Reihn, which was understandably intense, but I felt it took a bit too long to get to the meat of their relationship. The development of their bond, however, was masterfully done by Broadbent. The slow burn enemies to lovers dynamic had my heart in knots, and the way their connection deepened was one of the book’s highlights. But the pacing in the middle could have been tighter. it felt like the plot was dragging a bit before the explosive final act.
Now, towards the end, I was on the edge of my seat. Around the last 20% of the book, everything kicked into high gear. The twists, turns, and revelations kept me hooked, and I didn’t know what was going to happen next. It definitely redeemed the pacing issues earlier on. As for the world building, I loved how Reihn and Oraya worked to bring two warring factions together…there’s a powerful message of unity in their efforts.
While I didn’t fall in love with The Ashes and the Star Cursed King as much as I did with the first book, I still really enjoyed it. I’m not sure if their story is completely over, but there’s definitely potential for more exploration in this world. And though the romance wasn’t as immediate and gripping as in the first, the emotional payoff by the end made up for it.
Audiobook Review:
The audiobook is a fantastic way to experience this story. The narration really brought the emotional depth of Oraya and Reihn’s journey to life, with the pacing syncing well with the highs and lows of the plot. The voices were perfectly chosen for the characters, and the delivery added layers to the intense moments of the story. While I did feel like the pace of the book slowed down at times, the audiobook kept me engaged through it all, and I was captivated by the way the narrators brought the complex emotions and tension to life.
Review:
Having absolutely loved The Serpent and the Wings of Night and Six Scorched Roses, I was eagerly anticipating the conclusion of Oraya and Rein’s story in The Ashes and the Star Cursed King. The first book left me with a huge cliffhanger, so my expectations were sky high. While this second book didn’t quite hit the same high mark for me, it was still an incredibly solid read.
In the beginning, the story had a slow build, especially with the tension between Oraya and Reihn, which was understandably intense, but I felt it took a bit too long to get to the meat of their relationship. The development of their bond, however, was masterfully done by Broadbent. The slow burn enemies to lovers dynamic had my heart in knots, and the way their connection deepened was one of the book’s highlights. But the pacing in the middle could have been tighter. it felt like the plot was dragging a bit before the explosive final act.
Now, towards the end, I was on the edge of my seat. Around the last 20% of the book, everything kicked into high gear. The twists, turns, and revelations kept me hooked, and I didn’t know what was going to happen next. It definitely redeemed the pacing issues earlier on. As for the world building, I loved how Reihn and Oraya worked to bring two warring factions together…there’s a powerful message of unity in their efforts.
While I didn’t fall in love with The Ashes and the Star Cursed King as much as I did with the first book, I still really enjoyed it. I’m not sure if their story is completely over, but there’s definitely potential for more exploration in this world. And though the romance wasn’t as immediate and gripping as in the first, the emotional payoff by the end made up for it.
Audiobook Review:
The audiobook is a fantastic way to experience this story. The narration really brought the emotional depth of Oraya and Reihn’s journey to life, with the pacing syncing well with the highs and lows of the plot. The voices were perfectly chosen for the characters, and the delivery added layers to the intense moments of the story. While I did feel like the pace of the book slowed down at times, the audiobook kept me engaged through it all, and I was captivated by the way the narrators brought the complex emotions and tension to life.
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes