Week 16 Reviews: Ashen Son, Daughter of No Worlds

From Goodreads:

Maxantarius is a skilled magic Wielder and a military rising star. But in one terrible night, he has learned that glory is bloodier than he ever could have imagined.

War has broken out, thrusting his family into the center of a savage conflict. In its wake, Max is chosen to compete for the title of Arch Commandant.

The title is all he has ever wanted. But the competition is merciless, and victory will mean fighting against the love of his life… all while he must navigate a war that threatens to destroy those he treasures most.

As allies and enemies alike draw blades at his back, Max learns that no victor walks away with clean hands.

It's only a matter of how far he's willing to go.

From Goodreads:

A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates.

Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life.

Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. But to join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders.

The Orders's intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future . . . or the downfall of them both.

But Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders's deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart.

Even if it means wielding death itself.

My Review:
These were so enjoyable to read! I've really loved her Crowns of Nyaxia series, so I was looking forward to reading this series. It was just as enjoyable, getting to know this world, these characters, and and their story! 

Ashen Son was a great start to the series, getting to know Max and this world. Giving us that background going into Daughter of No Worlds, made when I got to that, I understood a bit why he was like he was, after all that.

Tisannah is tenacious, first gathering the money to buy her freedom, and then once once she's free, she wants to free the slaves that she left behind. That Max doesn't want to be dragged back into this world, well, she's going to make him, make him teach her magic. 

What Tisannah did, taking in that creation, the far-reaching implications, what it led her to do, and what she has the power to do...I can't wait to learn more. I'm rooting for them, as they deal with the politics of the kingdom and of the magic users. 

Loved reading these books and I can't wait to continue on with the series! 

Author: Carissa Broadbent
Series: The War of Lost Hearts #0.5, 1
Read: April 17th, 17th, 2025 
Source: Ebook.bike, Library
Reason Why: Love her writing and it sounded really great, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2025 Books! 
Publisher: Carissa Broadbent, Tantor Audio
Published: August 1st 2022, January 7th 2021

Ashen Son:

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars

Daughter of No Worlds: 

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars