Book Review: The Scarring of the Roshanra
The Scarring of the Roshanra by Kara S.B. Brown is a psychological fantasy novel with very dark elements. This book is not for all readers as it deals with torture, rape, and PTSD, which draws on experiences from the author’s life. This gives the book a very raw, real feeling for the intricately built world, and I think that really works for this heavily character-driven novel.
Brown has some well-written sentences, which I valued, but sometimes I felt certain sentences or words were a little redundant or unnecessary, causing the pacing to be a little too slow or too quick. But outside of that, I feel like this was a beautifully intense book about how characters can overcome the most heinous torture and difficulty.
Here are my favorite quotes:
Daniel’s peace was fire under the surface, raging with the heartfelt passion and obsession for his well-being.
The lack of clarity sent thorns deep into her mind and she felt the bile rising.
For a first time author, I can’t wait to see what else she has in store for us!
Not for everyone, but if you enjoy intense and graphic content, you may like this.