Book Review: The Ashes and the Star Cursed King
December 21, 2025
These two were an A+ power couple. A truly satisfying end to this bloody, dramatic duology.
These two were an A+ power couple. A truly satisfying end to this bloody, dramatic duology.
The main characters are interesting narrative parallels, both of them powerless and willing to do anything to change that.
Empire of Silence follows the story of Hadrian as he embarks upon his grand space opera and ending with the destruction of a sun.
It was incredibly engaging as we followed the main character’s scramble to understand this new and dangerous world.
I loved diving back into this rich fantasy world. Torj and Wren are my favourite fantasy romance couple, whether they’re together or apart.
The format was very interesting, as it consisted of the first night of conversation between our main character, & his vampiric historian captor.
This murder-mystery-meets-high-stakes-fantasy has me so thoroughly invested that I will be gnashing my teeth in anticipation of the sequel.
I love the slow-burn quality of Broadbent’s romances, they’re so full of yearning, understanding and eventual respect
Packed with surprising twists and creepy magic, this is a must-read for fans of fairy tale retellings who love a little bit of horror.
Despite occasionally finding it too plot focused, this was a very fascinating and enjoyable read, and a brilliant start to the series.
The plot twists had my jaw on the floor & the romance had me swooning, especially when circumstances turn from sweet to potentially tragic.
Hilarious, chaotic, sexy fun. Fast-paced and more than a little bizarre (in the best way!), this book is an absolute romp of a read.
Murderbot is a delightful character whose greatest desire is to be left alone to consume entertainment media all day.
Murderbot is a delightful character whose greatest desire is to be left alone to consume entertainment media all day.
The writing struck a remarkable balance between being fast-paced and entertaining without being too flippant or over the top.
Weir’s enthusiasm for science and using it to solve problems is reflected in the main character, and expertly passed on to the reader.
Beagle’s books are a love letter to fairy tales, treating iconic tropes in the same way as we treat the laws of physics.
Sanderson captures the tension, thrill, and the sheer speeds the pilots experienced, creating a genuinely exciting and fascinating read
A Gothic horror in the footsteps of Mary Shelley and Robert Louis Stevenson, this book creeps under your skin and lingers there for days.
A warm, thoroughly enjoyable adventure through space. If you’re looking for feel-good sci-fi, look no further than the Becky Chambers!