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A review by sam_sklh
Ashen Son by Carissa Broadbent
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really enjoyed the little novella. The way it dives into Max's family was such great and still left me wanting more!
Seeing how Max was proud and supportive of Nura was quite interesting, especially knowing how things unfold in the series. The contrast between the Nura in this novella and the one we see later on was pretty clear, and I loved how that gave us a deeper understanding of her and Mex’s relationship—though it’s heartbreaking to realize they were never quite on the same page. It hits even harder after reading the main series, knowing the outcome of it all.
Seeing how Max was proud and supportive of Nura was quite interesting, especially knowing how things unfold in the series. The contrast between the Nura in this novella and the one we see later on was pretty clear, and I loved how that gave us a deeper understanding of her and Mex’s relationship—though it’s heartbreaking to realize they were never quite on the same page. It hits even harder after reading the main series, knowing the outcome of it all.
And, Brayan and Sella? I need their story so I hope they get a little novella.
Overall, a great companion to the original series.
Overall, a great companion to the original series.