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A review by littleredmacks
Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-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
3.0
I didn't realize this was a spin off novella, but honestly, I don't think you need to have read the original work to understand this one. Although, I felt as though this story was missing some crucial elements so maybe I'm wrong.
The premise was interesting, a cursed population and a girl trying to save them with science instead of magic. I still couldn't help but feeling like the character development was lacking, especially in regards to the romance. I struggled to understand why the MMC fell for the FMC. The chemistry felt rushed and there wasn't enough build up between them to feel authentic.
On the other hand, it was a quick read and I did like the representation of women in STEM. I'd have liked way less focus on the romance and more on this side of the story, especially considering her sister was sick and that's why she's working on a cure. I feel like it has potential but was trying to juggle too much for a novella.
The premise was interesting, a cursed population and a girl trying to save them with science instead of magic. I still couldn't help but feeling like the character development was lacking, especially in regards to the romance. I struggled to understand why the MMC fell for the FMC. The chemistry felt rushed and there wasn't enough build up between them to feel authentic.
On the other hand, it was a quick read and I did like the representation of women in STEM. I'd have liked way less focus on the romance and more on this side of the story, especially considering her sister was sick and that's why she's working on a cure. I feel like it has potential but was trying to juggle too much for a novella.