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by Catherine Bakewell
Fans of Allison Saft and Margaret Rogerson will be swept away into this lush and beguiling sapphic romantasy from the bestselling author of Flowerheart, Catherine Bakewell.
A mesmerizing daydream with a subtle edge of darkness that will leave you utterly unable to put it down, Where Shadows Bloom pits terrifying monsters, chilling secrets, capricious gods, immortal kings, and death itself against the unstoppable love between two girls.
Ofelia has lived her life dreaming of entering Le Château Enchanté—the mysterious court of the gods-blessed King Léo, where the shadow monsters that roam Ofelia's home never trespass.
Lope has lived her life as a knight, defending Ofelia and her home from Shadows even as she dreams of escaping with Ofelia by her side.
When the Shadows venture too close, Lope and Ofelia are thrust into a journey that will lead them to the heart of the darkness haunting their home: the dazzling and deceptive Château Enchanté itself.
"In this serene tale of love and longing, Bakewell (Flowerheart) conjures a beguiling setting filled with danger and desire... the result is uniquely magical, romantic, and poetic." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"The will-they, won't-they romance told in alternating points of view is delightful, especially since queer romances are nothing taboo in this universe... Love blooms in this well-developed Sapphic high-fantasy adventure." —Kirkus Reviews
"A magical blend of romance and whimsy, equal parts devastating and hopeful. With a touching, tender slow-burn romance at its core, Where Shadows Bloom is a lovely and rich confection of a book." —Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
"Gorgeous, lyrical, and incredibly emotional, Where Shadows Bloom is a story about love in all its forms—when it's false, when it's real, when it hurts, and when it heals. I cannot recommend this dark daydream of a novel highly enough." —Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of So Let Them Burn
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Catherine Bakewell is a writer, artist, and opera enthusiast. She has lived in Spain and in France, where she romped through gardens, ate pastries, and worked on her novels. She is also the author of We Are the Song and the bestselling Flowerheart, and you can find her at catherinebakewell.com.
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