The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King
Crowns of Nyaxia
Human Oraya, daughter of the former vampire king, is captured by the new king, Raihn, her former ally and lover, as war tears the House of Night apart. A Crowns of Nyaxia romantasy.
About This Book
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is a fantasy romance novel by Carissa Broadbent, first published in 2024 by Tor Publishing Group. It is part of the Crowns of Nyaxia series and runs 624 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Published
- 2024
- Length
- 624 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- In the chaos of a fracturing vampire kingdom, a human woman finds herself captured by the very king who was once her ally and lover.
- Fans of political fantasy romance
- Readers who enjoy high-stakes enemies-to-lovers dynamics
- Tense
- Features Enemies to Lovers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Unknown
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: shifting
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Heat information not available.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult fantasy romance readers.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Caught in the power vacuum and escalating violence within the House of Night, Oraya—the daughter of the former vampire king—is captured by Raihn, the new king who once fought alongside her and shared an intimate connection. The narrative follows their volatile dynamic as they navigate political upheaval and their complicated history.
Central Conflict
The political war tearing apart the House of Night, complicated by the shifting power dynamics and captive-captor relationship between Oraya and Raihn.
Setting
House of Night (Fantasy world)
Strengths
- High-stakes political setting
- Compelling central tension
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Limited data
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About the Author
Carissa Broadbent
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Tor Publishing Group
- Published
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 624 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781250343161
- ISBN-10
- 125034316X
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King: quick answers
- Who wrote The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King?
- The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King was written by Carissa Broadbent.
- When was The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King published?
- The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King was first published in 2024 by Tor Publishing Group.
- What genre is The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King?
- The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is a fantasy romance novel, with enemies to lovers.
- How many pages is The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King?
- The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is 624 pages long (Paperback).
- Is The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Crowns of Nyaxia series.
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