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The Ballad of Phoenix and the Cursed Heirs
Deneb is still reeling from the deadly tournament, betrayals, and monsters that nearly destroyed her and everyone she loves, especially Varkein, the Crown Prince she is married to.
Now king, Varkein is struggling to rebuild a fractured kingdom while Deneb searches for her missing brother.
But beyond the shores of Arcathys, a new threat rises from the deadly world of the Fae.
Malroven, the ruthless Fae general fate marked as Deneb’s mate, has crossed oceans to claim what was always meant to be his.
As tensions ignite across Zailand and Arcathys, whispers of an ancient curse spread through the courts.
Deneb is pulled deeper into a world of shifting loyalties, dangerous powers, and deadly bargains.
Torn between desire and duty, vengeance and survival, fate and freedom, she must decide what she is willing to the Phoenix who rises from the ashes, or the one who lets her flames consume everything around her.
Now king, Varkein is struggling to rebuild a fractured kingdom while Deneb searches for her missing brother.
But beyond the shores of Arcathys, a new threat rises from the deadly world of the Fae.
Malroven, the ruthless Fae general fate marked as Deneb’s mate, has crossed oceans to claim what was always meant to be his.
As tensions ignite across Zailand and Arcathys, whispers of an ancient curse spread through the courts.
Deneb is pulled deeper into a world of shifting loyalties, dangerous powers, and deadly bargains.
Torn between desire and duty, vengeance and survival, fate and freedom, she must decide what she is willing to the Phoenix who rises from the ashes, or the one who lets her flames consume everything around her.
556 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2026
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June 25, 2026
3.5⭐️
After reading the first book in this series and absolutely devouring it, I was so excited to be back in this world again.
What I loved most about the first book was how unique the trials were, and all the details that came along with the sub-plots. It felt like a movie playing in my head, and I had such a good time with it. I think since the trials were over, and a whole new route had to be taken with this one, my attention span didn’t quite hit the same. However, that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy it…just not quite as much as the first.
The little love triangle I wasn’t expecting really gave me something to look forward to. Don’t judge me too hard, but I’m not a Varkein fan. I didn’t find their connection to be that deep and believable in the first book, so I didn’t have ties to him. Malroven though? I find his character to have much more depth, and it had me rooting for him…then once it finally happened, I was a little disappointed because it felt so rushed and under the wrong circumstances 😭 I ended up feeling so bad for him instead of feeling for Deneb in the whole situation with Varkein.
Overall, still had a good time seeing where the series is going. The next book is setup to be on my radar, once again. Thank you to the author for sending me an advanced copy ❤️
After reading the first book in this series and absolutely devouring it, I was so excited to be back in this world again.
What I loved most about the first book was how unique the trials were, and all the details that came along with the sub-plots. It felt like a movie playing in my head, and I had such a good time with it. I think since the trials were over, and a whole new route had to be taken with this one, my attention span didn’t quite hit the same. However, that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy it…just not quite as much as the first.
The little love triangle I wasn’t expecting really gave me something to look forward to. Don’t judge me too hard, but I’m not a Varkein fan. I didn’t find their connection to be that deep and believable in the first book, so I didn’t have ties to him. Malroven though? I find his character to have much more depth, and it had me rooting for him…then once it finally happened, I was a little disappointed because it felt so rushed and under the wrong circumstances 😭 I ended up feeling so bad for him instead of feeling for Deneb in the whole situation with Varkein.
Overall, still had a good time seeing where the series is going. The next book is setup to be on my radar, once again. Thank you to the author for sending me an advanced copy ❤️
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May 27, 2026
Yes. Yes. And YES. I waited, and the book delivered. The unhinged men continued to bring it in the sequel to The Ballad of Phoenix and Monsters. I can honestly tell you, I had no idea where this story was going to go, but I threw my hands up and decided to trust M.N. Robbins, and I was surprised and intrigued. The world continues to expand, and I loved some of the new characters I got to meet.
Now let’s talk about the most important part of the sequel. THE FAE COMMANDER!!! He was everything I wanted/needed/had dreamed about and more. I just need Deneb to get out of her own way and embrace her mate, because I need more of the tension, yearning, and spice.
I also really enjoyed the mystery element in this book and how, as readers, we got to work through the curse of the heirs. All in all, I laughed, I cringed, I blushed, and I speed-read this like the absolutely amazing fever dream that it was.
Now let’s talk about the most important part of the sequel. THE FAE COMMANDER!!! He was everything I wanted/needed/had dreamed about and more. I just need Deneb to get out of her own way and embrace her mate, because I need more of the tension, yearning, and spice.
I also really enjoyed the mystery element in this book and how, as readers, we got to work through the curse of the heirs. All in all, I laughed, I cringed, I blushed, and I speed-read this like the absolutely amazing fever dream that it was.
June 6, 2026
"If you keep me here," I say through gritted teeth. each wore sharp, deliberate, "I will kill you."" A low, quiet sound leaves him. "I would be disappointed if you didn't try."
I think this is a great continuation in the series. I think one mmc represents the first love in your life the one you want.
And the other mmc represents the one who pushes you, completes you and is the one you need, the one you end up with.
We get a deeper dive into the fae world and our fmcs family and where she is from. And of course its filled with twist and turns. I loved how not one part of this book felt slow.
I think this is a great continuation in the series. I think one mmc represents the first love in your life the one you want.
And the other mmc represents the one who pushes you, completes you and is the one you need, the one you end up with.
We get a deeper dive into the fae world and our fmcs family and where she is from. And of course its filled with twist and turns. I loved how not one part of this book felt slow.
May 25, 2026
🐦🔥 After becoming completely obsessed with The Ballad of Phoenix and the Monsters, I have been WAITING for The Ballad of Phoenix and the Cursed Heirs and all the answers that hopefully came with it.
And did I get answers? Yes. Do I now somehow have even MORE questions? Also yes. 😂
🐦🔥 Deneb gets pulled deep into the fae world this time around, and the twists just keep coming. We learn more about her backstory, her family legacy, her awesome twin brother, and the truth behind who and what she is… including some very interesting physical changes along the way 👀
🐦🔥 Deneb remains wonderfully stubborn throughout this book (sometimes to her own detriment and everyone else’s), but I appreciated seeing her slowly shift her approach once the stakes became deadly.
🖤And her MATE. We heard about him in book one, but we actually get to him here, and somehow he became my favorite. I truly cannot explain it. He’s ruthless, protective, determined, and absolutely willing to burn the world down if necessary. The tension and frustration between him and Deneb had me internally screaming. 😅
🖤 And Varkein… why was he annoying me when he is objectively perfect?! But at the same time, I desperately need to see what could happen with Malroven.
🐦🔥 This book made me want to pull my hair out at times, but that emotional turmoil is exactly what made it such a good read.
🙏 Huge thank you to M.N. Robbins for the bookmail! I cannot wait to see where Deneb’s journey goes next.
And did I get answers? Yes. Do I now somehow have even MORE questions? Also yes. 😂
🐦🔥 Deneb gets pulled deep into the fae world this time around, and the twists just keep coming. We learn more about her backstory, her family legacy, her awesome twin brother, and the truth behind who and what she is… including some very interesting physical changes along the way 👀
🐦🔥 Deneb remains wonderfully stubborn throughout this book (sometimes to her own detriment and everyone else’s), but I appreciated seeing her slowly shift her approach once the stakes became deadly.
🖤And her MATE. We heard about him in book one, but we actually get to him here, and somehow he became my favorite. I truly cannot explain it. He’s ruthless, protective, determined, and absolutely willing to burn the world down if necessary. The tension and frustration between him and Deneb had me internally screaming. 😅
🖤 And Varkein… why was he annoying me when he is objectively perfect?! But at the same time, I desperately need to see what could happen with Malroven.
🐦🔥 This book made me want to pull my hair out at times, but that emotional turmoil is exactly what made it such a good read.
🙏 Huge thank you to M.N. Robbins for the bookmail! I cannot wait to see where Deneb’s journey goes next.
August 12, 2026
5⭐️ 2🌶️ 3🖤
If only you could see my paperback copy of this book…
Complete filled with tabs,
To the point I had to wait to finish this book while I placed an order for more tabs after running out 😅
I SAVORED THIS READ AND IM DESPERATELY WAITING FOR BOOK THREE.
I truthfully can’t even make up my mind about how I want the third book to play out because truthfully I want them both 🤭
~Varkin is sweet and seductive and will scrafice whatever it takes for Deneb.
But….
~Malroven is a ticking bomb who has been waiting far too long and sooner than later he is going to TAKE more of what he has been desperately depraved of… HIS MATE!
Book two had so much world building and plot developments/twists that it was perfectly balanced!
The hate I felt for this king has no words to describe the disgust and resentment I hold…
Truly can’t wait to see how they DEAL with him!
Especially after the ending…
As the tension between them simmer…
I know book three will have a tad bit more 🌶️🤭
If only you could see my paperback copy of this book…
Complete filled with tabs,
To the point I had to wait to finish this book while I placed an order for more tabs after running out 😅
I SAVORED THIS READ AND IM DESPERATELY WAITING FOR BOOK THREE.
I truthfully can’t even make up my mind about how I want the third book to play out because truthfully I want them both 🤭
~Varkin is sweet and seductive and will scrafice whatever it takes for Deneb.
But….
~Malroven is a ticking bomb who has been waiting far too long and sooner than later he is going to TAKE more of what he has been desperately depraved of… HIS MATE!
Book two had so much world building and plot developments/twists that it was perfectly balanced!
The hate I felt for this king has no words to describe the disgust and resentment I hold…
Truly can’t wait to see how they DEAL with him!
Especially after the ending…
As the tension between them simmer…
I know book three will have a tad bit more 🌶️🤭
September 1, 2026
What a cliffhanger ending Mr Fae Commander!
I find myself rooting for 2 MMC for different reasons. Varkein has always loved her but for some reason their chemistry and connection has not been my favorite. He’s sheltered and protected her and tried to cage her too much. Malroven from the moment they met never expected her to make his life easy. Also his story just really makes me want him to have a good ending he deserves it. He isn’t the monster or the villain in Deneb’s story I think he’s going to turn into the hero of her story and I wish she’d get out the way and let it happen. He has done everything right by her even standing there watching her time and time again chose someone else no matter how many times she betrays him he’s always there when she falls.
The ending comments by Varkein though made me very excited for a third book….he seems to be wanting to fight dirty for her and I’m here for this love triangle.
I find myself rooting for 2 MMC for different reasons. Varkein has always loved her but for some reason their chemistry and connection has not been my favorite. He’s sheltered and protected her and tried to cage her too much. Malroven from the moment they met never expected her to make his life easy. Also his story just really makes me want him to have a good ending he deserves it. He isn’t the monster or the villain in Deneb’s story I think he’s going to turn into the hero of her story and I wish she’d get out the way and let it happen. He has done everything right by her even standing there watching her time and time again chose someone else no matter how many times she betrays him he’s always there when she falls.
The ending comments by Varkein though made me very excited for a third book….he seems to be wanting to fight dirty for her and I’m here for this love triangle.
August 12, 2026
What??
How? What? OMG!! I'm beyond sucked into this story.
There are so many things happening, the curse, the betrayal, so many unnecessary lives lost because of the greedy Fae king.
I swear my heart hurts for Deneb and Varkein their lives and love just pawns for the cruel king to manipulate. And poor Malroven sacrificed so much because he was betrayed by the person he promised to protect. His mate was a gift from the mother but I think it was to help find balance for what the king has done.
Now everything is messed up again and they are off to journey to the other Fae kingdom.
So when is the next book coming?
How? What? OMG!! I'm beyond sucked into this story.
There are so many things happening, the curse, the betrayal, so many unnecessary lives lost because of the greedy Fae king.
I swear my heart hurts for Deneb and Varkein their lives and love just pawns for the cruel king to manipulate. And poor Malroven sacrificed so much because he was betrayed by the person he promised to protect. His mate was a gift from the mother but I think it was to help find balance for what the king has done.
Now everything is messed up again and they are off to journey to the other Fae kingdom.
So when is the next book coming?
June 4, 2026
Wowwwww! Just, wow!
This series just keeps getting better! I read The Ballad of Phoenix and Monsters last year and immediately loved it! I was so excited to get my hands on book 2, The Ballad of Phoenix and the Cursed Heirs, and it did not disappoint! Everything about this book is elevated! The writing, the storyline, just everything! I loved getting to learn more about Daneb and her lineage and getting to dive deeper into the Fae world. As much as I liked Varkein, I think I’m switching to team Malroven. 🫠🥰
This series just keeps getting better! I read The Ballad of Phoenix and Monsters last year and immediately loved it! I was so excited to get my hands on book 2, The Ballad of Phoenix and the Cursed Heirs, and it did not disappoint! Everything about this book is elevated! The writing, the storyline, just everything! I loved getting to learn more about Daneb and her lineage and getting to dive deeper into the Fae world. As much as I liked Varkein, I think I’m switching to team Malroven. 🫠🥰
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August 21, 2026I demand a third book. This series needs to become a trilogy. It has to be in Deneb’s perspective. Varkein and Deneb have to get back together and fix their broken marriage bond. The king must die, Malroven and Deneb need to break their bond with the potion, the princess Varkein was forced to marry needs to fall off a cliff. Robert needs to be remembered with honor.
I hope this finds the author, the second book made me so mad and I cried over the broken marriage bond and the rest of the book SUCKED after that. Fix it. NOW.
I hope this finds the author, the second book made me so mad and I cried over the broken marriage bond and the rest of the book SUCKED after that. Fix it. NOW.
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June 4, 2026
Wow! Just wow! The expansion on the world building in this book was beautifully done! Deneb is still as fierce and stubborn as ever! For the first 3/4 of the book I'm not going to lie Malroven annoyed me so much! (Feel like that will be an unpopular opinion). Can't say why without giving spoilers. But this book is incredible!!! The character development is outstanding. And we're left on another cliff hanger! So excited for book 3!
June 1, 2026
she’s done it again!
More sleepless nights due to this author!!! Book two was great and I can’t wait for book 3!!! I still don’t like varkein and I’m team malroven! Can’t wait to read book 3 and how everything will go!
More sleepless nights due to this author!!! Book two was great and I can’t wait for book 3!!! I still don’t like varkein and I’m team malroven! Can’t wait to read book 3 and how everything will go!
June 14, 2026
Team Malroven. Yes yes yes. How is there no information about the next book. It says duology everywhere but how can that be with that ending.
August 3, 2026
Good story, awful ending. The ending only makes sense if there’s a 3rd book to tie up all the lose ends that were left
August 27, 2026
The fmc lowkey annoyed me
September 24, 2026
Amazing so much going on there isn't a dull moment I finished this book in a day I couldn't put it down
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