Reviews tagging 'Death'

Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent

76 reviews

cmweber's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I found the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book a ~bit~ dramatic.

It lightly touched on the subjects listed besides discussion on terminal illnesses

I thought the TWs would leave me emotionally wrecked but they were more of plot sprinkles. I loved the author's style of world building and giving character background that wasn't overwhelming. I liked how the author has the gods as actual plot movers and not as some foreign diety like most religious entities. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Sexual content, and Terminal illness

hilaryisreading's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

In and of itself, this is a beautiful read. The setting of the story feels more traditionally Gothic than the other two Nightborn books. I liked that the characters know themselves but still have room to grow. And the dark story of the plague adds to the fast-paced feeling of desperation. It was a quick and compelling read. I finished this book in one sitting, as I just didn't want to put it down. I also really loved that the FMC is a woman in her 30s (and an academic!)! Such a refreshing break from the teen and 20-something characters of so many other fantasy novels! If you're reading the Nightborn Duet of the Crowns of Nyaxia series, I recommend spending the time to read this 150 pg short side story. And you don't have to read it before book 2 (The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King) to understand the story line, but I did. Even if you're not reading the rest of the series I still think it's worth your time because it's actually just a beautiful story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Pandemic/Epidemic

spatterson7's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Death, Hate crime, Sexual content, Violence, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and War

scarletrose169's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I really enjoyed this story. I had already read the duology before reading this one. I love the pacing of it, whiles it's quick, it's meaningful and I truly enjoyed Liliths character and world view. A truly strong FMC that is string despite her own chronic illness and for the people she loves.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Terminal illness

Moderate: Death, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

marymccollum's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic

j_day's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

arcanewolf's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Death, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual assault

katlynnnxo's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent

cherryade69's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Blood

Minor: Violence and Death of parent

msalexnicole's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

I really liked this short book. You can honestly read it in a day and it was a cute set up for the next book in the series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Blood, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Sexual content and Violence

Minor: Sexual assault