Reading Nook Magic Podcast

The Ashes and the Star Cursed King


Listen Later

Send us Fan Mail

SPOILERS! Enter at your own risk.

Episode Description:
This week, we’re diving deep into Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent — the sequel that ​l​eft us a little underwhelmed. This blood-soaked follow-up to The Serpent and the Wings of Night delivers vengeance, sacrifice, betrayal, and the slow-burn unraveling of trust between Oraya and Raihn.

With a Goodreads rating of 4.1 stars, this book continues the story of a girl who survived the trials, only to find herself in a new kind of war​...one where love, power, and survival are constantly at odds.

Here’s what we get into:

  • Oraya and Raihn’s fractured bond — can love survive a lie this big?
  • ​​Oraya's Grief and how grief affects us all so differently
  • The fallout of Vincent’s death — legacy, loyalty, and the lies we tell ourselves
  • Raihn’s past and how it shapes the king he becomes
  • Our love for Mische and how she relates to Sway
  • The political mess of Rishan alliances, Nightborn scheming, and who’s really pulling the strings
  • Oraya’s evolution from survivor to queen

With raw reactions, in-depth character analysis, and plenty of heated opinions, we’re bringing you our full breakdown of Ashes and the Star-Cursed King ​.

Hit subscribe to join our community, and join us every Wednesday!

We would love to hear from you!

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Reading Nook Magic PodcastBy Reading Nook Magic