Bound to the Broken Crown Review

Bound to the Broken Crown by Astoria Hope 

4/5 Stars 

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Bound to the Broken Crown was a pretty solid read that had me looking forward to picking it up before bed all week. The characters all have a bit of substance to them which felt very immersive to me. Isca’s POVs are especially fun to follow!!! FYI this is a dual POV book, which I know is important to some readers out there!

Nisien is pure golden retriever energy while Emrys gives MAJOR black cat vibes. Both brothers are very different, yet you can really see how they are brought together by Isca’s alluring presence. The world building is solid without being overwhelming, and I found the plot easy to follow overall. Just a good aul' smooth and enjoyable read.

I also find it so cute to see some Irish words thrown in, especially as an Irish person hehe... The romance is definitely a slow burn, but the tension and emotional connection are there from day 1 which kept me invested throughout.

I will be purchasing a copy upon release on the 27th January 2026 (yay!) and cannot WAIT to see what Astoria Hope has coming next!!!