First published 2024
Carissa Broadbent's "Six Scorched Roses" opens as a band of women flee their besieged hometown, carrying only what they can. They journey through a blasted landscape, haunted by the ghosts of loved ones and the relentless pursuit of enemy soldiers. As resources dwindle and tensions rise, the women must decide how far they'll go to survive. In the end, their fates converge in a desperate, blood-soaked stand for freedom.
Genres: dystopia, historical-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
224 pages · Hardcover · Pan MacMillan
Content warnings: gore, violence