The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent

A shattered trust. A kingdom on the brink. A love that could cost everything.

The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent is the second book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series and the conclusion to the Nightborn Duet. This vampire romantasy blends dangerous magic, political intrigue, and a romance tested by betrayal.

After the Kejari, Oraya is a prisoner in her own kingdom, mourning her family and questioning everything she knows about her blood. Raihn, the lover who betrayed her, now faces a throne his nobles refuse to accept and enemies determined to tear his kingdom apart.

When Raihn proposes a secret alliance, Oraya sees a chance to reclaim her power and take revenge. But unlocking an ancient magic tied to her father’s secrets could force her to choose between the kingdom she wants and the love she cannot escape.

For readers who love: vampire romance, high-stakes fantasy, court intrigue, ancient magic, and love tangled with vengeance.

Reading order · The Nightborn Duet
1. The Serpent & the Wings of Night
2. The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King