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

adventurous challenging mysterious tense slow-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? No

3.25

a satisfying to conclusion to raihn and oraya's story. this book took a while to kick of for me, and it had its ups and downs that bored me a little, but once things kicked off, it was worth it. I didn't like how it took too long to piece oraya's past together bc that was one of the most interesting parts of the story for me, and I really wanted answers right away, but again, it was worth it. I liked her backstory, despite the few criticisms I have in mind (which i don't even have the energy to list down dont @ me)

oraya's bond with vincent was a complicated mess, but I appreciate the nature of that complexity and what it meant for oraya's development as an individual character. the same opinion goes for her relationship with raihn.

raihn on the other hand, i became quickly attached to, just as much as i was attached to oraya. his struggles over balancing his personal desires and feelings with his duty as king reminded of rhysand (though no one will ever compare to that man if you ask me) and I certainly felt his struggle, especially when it comes to his relationship with oraya.

other favorite characters include mische (cant wait for her story!!) and vale and lilith. they were a cute little duo.

all in all, this was an entertaining read, yes, even if I say that about most of my books, I do actually mean it. I hope to revisit this series someday eventually, and I hope oraya and raihn make a comeback :)
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