A review by emilymax21
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Did not grab my attention as well as book 1, but still absolutely amazing. It was just a little slow at times, and a little too long. With the length it was, I felt like we should’ve been able to dive more deeply into a few of the plot points. But overall between book 1 and two the world building and character development is truly amazing. 

I loved Reading Oraya processing her trauma and complicated relationship with both her father and raihn 
I loved that not every decision she makes is smart or successful, it makes the characters feel more Real 
 
I do wish this was a  trilogy not a duet, so we could get more info on some of the plot points, but at the same time I think those topics should’ve been explored in this book as I do think the ending was fitting for these characters

 I am excited to see what new characters come out of this world  in future novels 
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