Episode Thirteen
This week, we share the latest buzz from the romantasy book world, spotlighting Katie Roberts’ stunning opus collection for her “Deal with the Demon” series and Jennifer Armantrout’s special edition collaboration for her “Blood and Ash” series. Then we take a more serious turn as we dive into the recent book bans in Utah. Hear our take on how these bans affect beloved authors like Sarah J. Maas, Judy Blume, and Margaret Atwood, and the broader implications this has on genres predominantly enjoyed by women.
For this week, get ready for an intriguing discussion on Carissa Broadbent’s “Six Scorched Roses,” a romanticist story you won’t want to miss. We delve into themes of classism, neurodivergence, and the blend of magic and science within the story. Our hosts debate the novella’s brevity and its impact on the depth of the fantasy elements, with a lively rating discussion to boot.
Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Boradbent
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Our Thoughts
How we rated the book. See our rating system explained here.
“I really liked the perspective of the female main character and her drive”
“To Me it was autism meets the empire, with some parallels to modern politics”
“I may have enjoyed it more if I read the other books in this world”
“I like that she was all sciencey. I like that she was a woman of action.”
