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unsuccessfulbookclub 's review for:
The Blood of Roses
by Marsha Canham
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An absolutely emotional, sad, SLOG through the run up and immediate aftermath of Culloden. The stars are all of the side characters - I had a hard time getting emotionally invested in the main couple which is so odd, but Marsha put most of the emotional development into the rest of the cast, unfortunately. Also check the CW, there are many and they are INTENSE. This is a WAR first and a romance second.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pregnancy