A review by poisonflame
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent

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? No

4.0

I really enjoyed this duology, and I don’t think it suffers from sequel syndrome. I feel that it could’ve been a little more tightly plotted, and while Broadbent’s prose is lovely, there are a few spots where the voice doesn’t match, or small errors pulled me out of my immersion in the book. Overall, the book is well written with solid conflict and resolution, and I found it very enjoyable. 
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