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A review by littlecitycorner
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5; I enjoyed this sequel a lot!
While this novel felt a little disorganized in its plot and a little repetitive in the relationship development, it still managed to tell a very engaging and fast-moving story. Oraya and Rahin are beautiful characters that convey their fears and desires in a very emotional way and I appreciated their fresh perspective on every obstacle their world throws at them. I only wish the scenes had been paced out better and the stakes of every big thing that occurred were narrated in a more jarring and realistic way. But either way, I adored getting to know this world more and I found the completion of their story very satisfying.
While this novel felt a little disorganized in its plot and a little repetitive in the relationship development, it still managed to tell a very engaging and fast-moving story. Oraya and Rahin are beautiful characters that convey their fears and desires in a very emotional way and I appreciated their fresh perspective on every obstacle their world throws at them. I only wish the scenes had been paced out better and the stakes of every big thing that occurred were narrated in a more jarring and realistic way. But either way, I adored getting to know this world more and I found the completion of their story very satisfying.