A review by annereads
The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Thank you Bramble Books / Macmillan Publishing for the ARC. 

I greatly enjoyed book two of the Nightborn Duet. I appreciate a strong FMC who is not afraid to grow and challenge themself. I also greatly appreciate the depiction of a relationship where boundaries are respected. I enjoy Carissa Broadbent’s world building and all of her characters. I recommend this series over ACOTAR and Iron Flame. 

“Oraya didn’t need to be saved. She just needed a soul beside her in the dark walk to her own potential. Someone to protect her until she was strong enough to save herself.”