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Reading Nook Magic Podcast
We are the book lovers. We are the dreamers. We are the seekers of magic ✨
We are just two women who believe in the power of story telling; the kind that transports you to hidden places, where reality blurs and imagination takes over. Between the pages, we find adventure, mystery, and a little bit of magic waiting to be discovered.
If you’re someone who gets lost in words, who believes in enchantment, and who loves escaping into new worlds, then we already know you. We see you.
Join Sway and Katie in our cozy reading nook; whether you're searching for your next read, love deep discussions, or just want to revel in bookish magic, this podcast is for you.
Together, we’ll explore captivating book reviews, author interviews, and literary conversations that spark imagination and curiosity.
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Reading Nook Magic Podcast
The Ashes and the Star Cursed King
SPOILERS! Enter at your own risk.
Episode Description:
This week, we’re diving deep into Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent — the sequel that left us a little underwhelmed. This blood-soaked follow-up to The Serpent and the Wings of Night delivers vengeance, sacrifice, betrayal, and the slow-burn unraveling of trust between Oraya and Raihn.
With a Goodreads rating of 4.1 stars, this book continues the story of a girl who survived the trials, only to find herself in a new kind of war...one where love, power, and survival are constantly at odds.
Here’s what we get into:
- Oraya and Raihn’s fractured bond — can love survive a lie this big?
- Oraya's Grief and how grief affects us all so differently
- The fallout of Vincent’s death — legacy, loyalty, and the lies we tell ourselves
- Raihn’s past and how it shapes the king he becomes
- Our love for Mische and how she relates to Sway
- The political mess of Rishan alliances, Nightborn scheming, and who’s really pulling the strings
- Oraya’s evolution from survivor to queen
With raw reactions, in-depth character analysis, and plenty of heated opinions, we’re bringing you our full breakdown of Ashes and the Star-Cursed King .
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