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This brand-new hardcover edition of *The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King* brings exciting new features, including stunning case art, a detailed map, and an exclusive, never-before-seen bonus chapter.

Carissa Broadbent, *New York Times* bestselling author, delivers a gripping sequel in the *Crowns of Nyaxia* series—a novel packed with heartbreak, redemption, political intrigue, and pulse-pounding action.

Love demands sacrifice in the pursuit of power.

After the brutal events of the Kejari, Oraya’s world has been shattered. Held captive in her own kingdom, mourning the only family she ever knew, and struggling with a devastating betrayal, she no longer even understands the truth of her own bloodline. One thing, however, is certain: she cannot trust anyone—especially not Raihn.

Raihn’s reign is immediately met with resistance. As a Turned king who was once enslaved, he faces hostility from his own noble class. Meanwhile, the House of Blood is working to unravel the kingdom from within, threatening everything he’s fought for.

When Raihn proposes a secret alliance, Oraya knows it may be her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom—and exacting vengeance on the man who betrayed her. But to secure her future, she must wield an ancient power tied to the darkest secrets of her father’s past.

Surrounded by enemies, with threats coming from every direction, Oraya must navigate a dangerous web of deception. As she uncovers buried truths and faces impossible choices, she will have to decide between seizing power through bloodshed or surrendering to a love that could destroy her.

**Crowns of Nyaxia Reading Order:**
The Serpent & the Wings of Night
The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King
The Songbird & the Heart of Stone

**Crowns of Nyaxia Standalones:**
Six Scorched Roses (short novel)
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror