In the wake of the Kejari, everything Oraya once believed to be true has been destroyed. She is a prisoner in her own kingdom, mourning her father and, after a shocking betrayal, she no longer even knows the truth about her own origins. All she has left is one certainty: she can trust no one, least of all Raihn.

The House of Night is surrounded by enemies. Raihn's own followers are unwilling to accept him as king—especially since he was once a slave. The House of Blood is also sinking its claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart.

When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, it is her only chance to reclaim her kingdom—and to take revenge on her former lover who betrayed her. To do this, she must harness a dangerous ancient power that touches upon her father's greatest secrets.

As Oraya unravels her past and confronts her future, she is forced to choose: between the bloody reality of seizing power and a devastating love that could be her downfall.

"The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King" is the second installment in a series filled with dramatic action, grand twists, and a strong heroine with deep emotions, concluding Oraya and Raihn's story. This New Adult romantic fantasy is not a standalone and is set in a dark world filled with deadly creatures, lurking dangers, and thrilling relationships. It’s ideal material for fans of vampire novels and fantasy romance.

Crackling, dark, and captivating—the TikTok bestseller success by Carissa Broadbent is released as a refined hardcover with high-quality gold embossing under the dust jacket and a colored edge, exclusively in the first edition. With unexpected twists and darkly romantic feelings, the adventure becomes a constant page-turner.