Where Shadows Bloom

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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.

Ofelia has lived her life dreaming of entering Le Chteau Enchantthe mysterious court of the gods-blessed King Lo, where the shadow monsters that roam Ofelias 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 Chteau Enchant itself.

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.

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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 formswhen its false, when its 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 "Where Shadows Bloom is utterly romantic. Every turn of the page brought me deeper into a world that felt like a carefully crafted fairytale. One filled with sharp shadows, long buried secrets, and stolen glances that set my heart ablaze." Angela Montoya, author of Sinners Isle Dark, enchanting and deeply romantic, Where Shadows Bloom is the sapphic teen fantasy I didnt know I wanted! Catherine Bakewell deftly weaves a story filled with monsters and magic, and two brave girls who will remain with you long after you turn the last page. Tanaz Bhathena, award-winning author of Hunted by the Sky and A Girl Like That The glittering balls of Bridgerton meet the dark mystique of magic in this enthralling sapphic love story. Catherine Bakewells lush and lyrical writing will sweep you away to the exquisite palace of Le Chteau, where dark shadows lurk just beneath the gilded surface. I was utterly enchanted! Leslie Vedder, bestselling author ofThe Bone Spindletrilogy "By turns delightful, decadent, and dangerous,Where Shadows Bloomis a captivating sapphic fantasy full of heart and hope. I read it in a breathless gallop and was still shocked by the twists at the end." Jamie Pacton, bestselling author ofThe Absinthe Underground "Where Shadows Bloom is a lovely dream of a book! Ofelia and Lope's romance is enchanting and sweet from start to finish. Reading this story is like slipping on your favorite sweater and readers will love cozying up in this lush, vivid world." Erin Cotter, author of By Any Other Name and A Traitorous Heart "Bakewell's rendition of a shadow-haunted Underworld gleams with hope and resilience. Where Shadows Bloom is an ode to the transformative powerof stories and an utterly romantic loveletter to their tellers." Isabel Agajanian, author of Modern Divination Brimming with magic and adventure,Where Shadows Bloomis a tender, romantic exploration of love in all its forms. The slowburn sapphic romance between poetic knight Lope and the endearing lady Ofelia offers readers a delicious, pining friends-to-lovers fairytale of first love in bloom. I was utterly charmed. Adrienne Tooley, author ofSweet & Bitter Magic "Storybook-sweet and achingly magicala sapphic fairytale you will instantly fall for!" Kika Hatzopoulou, internationally bestselling author of Threads That Bind "In Where Shadows Bloom, Catherine Bakewell opens a doorway into the vibrant, vicious magic of a Versailles-inspired palace and first love." Ivelisse Housman, author of the Unseelie Duology "In this serene tale of love and longing, Bakewell (Flowerheart) conjures a beguiling setting filled with danger and desire... the result isuniquely magical, romantic, and poetic." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The will-they, wont-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 "Flowerheartis like a garden in full bloom: vibrant and sweet, whimsical and wondrous. With warm, lovely prose and a charming cast, Bakewells YA debutis guaranteed to be fantasy fans new comfort read." Allison Saft, New York Times-bestselling author ofA Far Wilder Magic A lovely tale full of magic and hope, Flowerheart tells a story of family, of love, and of finding the strength to be wholly ourselves. This is the kind of book that stays with you long after you turn the final page. Jessica S. Olson, author of A Forgery of Roses "Sparkly, charming, and swoony, Flowerheart is a warm cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. Bakewell's unique magical world, beautiful prose, and childhood friends-to-strangers-to-lovers romance cast an undeniable spell." Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times-bestselling author of The Witch Haven "A beautiful flower garden of a book, Catherine Bakewell's YA debut is an ode to softness and inner strength. Readers will fall in love with Clara and her determination to protect those she loves." Lyndall Clipstone, author ofLakesedgeandForestfall "FLOWERHEART bursts with beauty, hope, and warmth. A rich, imaginative fantasy that I savored like wandering through a lush garden I never wanted to leave." Emily Bain Murphy, author of Splinters of Scarlet "A gorgeous debutas fresh and beautiful as the flowers its protagonist grows with her magic." Cyla Panin, author of Stalking Shadows and Beguiled "Wholesome, sweet, and warmthis book swept me into a magical, whimsical world with delightful characters and compelling stakes. Make a space for FLOWERHEART on your shelves." Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling author "An uplifting and meaningful tale bursting with floral imagery and cottagecore aesthetics." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A gentle love story and a fantasy that faces the dark voices of anxiety and depression with mettle." Kirkus Reviews "Peppered with moving moments of comfort, self-reflection and joy,Flowerheartis an intimate, charming read." BookPage "Perfect for those readers who found Bakewells middle-grade fantasy We Are the Song (2022) spellbinding." Booklist Online "An enchanting fantasy filled with lovely imagery and a sweet romance." School Library Journal "A comfort read with the super cute slow-burn childhood friends-to-lovers trope and an enchanting, whimsical setting." USA Today "A mystical, cozy, and utterly spellbinding tale complete with whimsical world-building and characters you cant help but love. Its best read with a warm cup of tea." barnesandnoble.com

Author Bio

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.