The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Crowns of Nyaxia #2) by Carissa Broadbent

The Hunger Games meets vampires in the stunning second book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent, sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Serpent and the Wings of Night.

Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.

In the wake of the bloody tournament known as the Kejari, Oraya is now a prisoner in her own kingdom and grieving the only family she ever had. She’s left with only one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn, the vampire who betrayed her.

The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn’s own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood has dug their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside. When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom – and seeking her revenge against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she’ll need to harness an ancient power, intertwined with her father’s greatest secrets.

With enemies closing in on all sides, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power – and the devastating love that could be her downfall.

Filled with heartbreak, redemption, dark magic and bloodthirsty intrigue, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is a compulsive dark fantasy from Carissa Broadbent. Continue the series with The Songbird & the Heart of Stone, the third book in the addictive romantasy series.

This international exclusive hardback edition of the bestselling The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King features stencilled edges, original case art, a detailed map and a never-before-seen bonus chapter.

Review

Broadbent builds realistic and gripping tension as Raihn and Oraya navigate the roles of rivals, lovers and potentially co-rulers . . . There’s plenty here to sink one’s teeth into -- Publishers Weekly

An addictive enemies-to-lovers romance . . . Fans of dark romantasy won’t want to miss this -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review on The Serpent and the Wings of Night

Special Edition Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tor; Open Market - International exclusive edition (4 Jun. 2024)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 608 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1035052776

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1035052776

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.4 x 5.2 x 24.3 cm

Trade Paperback Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tor; Air Iri OME edition (4 Jun. 2024)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 608 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1035040972

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1035040971

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.2 x 4.7 x 23.4 cm