#24 in Romance
Six Scorched Roses
- 204
- Pages
- about 3.5 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Lilith has been dying since the day she was born. But while she long ago came to terms with her own imminent death, the deaths of everyone she loves is an entirely different matter. As her town slowly withers in the clutches of a mysterious god-cursed illness, she takes matters into her own hands. Desperate to find a cure, Lilith strikes a bargain with the only thing the gods hate even more than her village: a vampire, Vale. She offers him six roses in exchange for six vials of vampire blood—the one hope for her town’s salvation. But when what begins as a simple transaction gradually becomes something more, Lilith is faced with a terrifying realization: It’s dangerous to wander into the clutches of a vampire… and in a place already suffering a god’s wrath, more dangerous still to fall in love with one.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.4 across 198 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 57% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Romance average of 7.7. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.4 | 198 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Why was this so good when it definitely didn't need to be! As a fan of super long books I wasn't expecting much out of this novella interlude, but was pleasantly surprised at how much I identified with Lilith, and how excited I was to…”
“Six Scorched Roses is a lush, emotionally charged novella that weaves gothic atmosphere, quiet desperation, and tender romance into a beautifully haunting story. Lilith's resolve in the face of death gives the narrative real emotional weight, and her bargain with Vale unfolds with a slow…”
Frequently asked
How long is Six Scorched Roses?
It has 204 pages — shorter than 98% of the ranked books in Romance.
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