Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.
In the wake of the Kejari, everything Oraya once thought to be true has been destroyed. A prisoner in her own kingdom, grieving the only family she ever had, and reeling from a gutting betrayal, she no longer even knows the truth of her own blood. She’s left only with one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn.
The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn’s own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood digs their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside.
When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom–and gaining her vengeance against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she’ll need to harness a devastating ancient power, intertwined with her father’s greatest secrets.
But with enemies closing in on all sides, nothing is as it seems. As she unravels her past and faces her future, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power – and the devastating love that could be her downfall.
Full of heartbreak, redemption, bloody intrigue, and heart-pounding action, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is the gutting second installment of the Crowns of Nyaxia series, and the conclusion of the Nightborn Duet – perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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In the dark, dangerous world of Nyaxia, power is everything. The Crowns of Nyaxia series immerses readers in a land where gods walk among mortals, vampire politics are a deadly game, and love is a luxury that could get you killed. The series follows Oraya, a human thrust into a deadly tournament held by the goddess of death, forced to compete against vampires in a contest that will determine her fate. But as the lines between enemy and ally blur, she finds herself caught in an uneasy alliance with Raihn, a vampire prince whose motives are as shadowed as the world they inhabit.
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From its twisted magic to its high-stakes battles for power, the Crowns of Nyaxia series is more than just a fight for survival—it’s a battle for the soul. The first book, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, introduces readers to a dark world full of forbidden romance, intricate betrayals, and impossible choices. As Oraya's journey deepens, she faces moral dilemmas that challenge her very identity, forcing her to confront what it truly means to survive in a world ruled by gods and monsters.
With its richly developed characters and complex world-building, this series draws readers into an unforgettable narrative that blends high fantasy with an emotional, character-driven plot. Themes of loyalty, redemption, and the struggle for control thread through every page, as characters are forced to navigate their pasts and shape their futures in a realm where nothing is ever as it seems.
The Crowns of Nyaxia series is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy, intricate world-building, and deeply personal stakes. It’s a world where nothing—especially love—comes without a price, and every decision has the potential to shift the balance of power forever. If you're ready for a thrilling ride through a realm of gods, vampires, and deadly secrets, this series will captivate you from the first page.
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