Where Shadows Bloom

Hardcover

Synopsis

In this sapphic romantasy inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, two girls brave the enchanting and dangerous Le Château Enchanté to uncover its secrets. Perfect for fans of Adrienne Tooley and Allison Saft, this sophomore novel from bestselling Flowerheart author Catherine Bakewell will sweep readers away.

Ofelia has lived her life dreaming of entering Le Château Enchanté—the mysterious court of the god-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 pines silently for her best friend—and dreams of escaping this place and the Shadows with Ofelia by her side.

When the Shadows venture too close, Ofelia’s mother sets out to appeal the King to stay at Le Château Enchanté—but never returns.

Determined to find her, Ofelia sets out with Lope at her side, sending both girls on a journey neither could have anticipated. One that leads them to the dazzling and deceptive Château Enchanté itself, where lush, verdant gardens bloom and glittering dances are held nightly in honor of their immortal king.

Yet what neither Ofelia nor Lope realizes is that the darkness they’ve fled is closer than they think. And if they cannot uncover the truth behind Le Château Enchanté and its blessed king, it will tear them apart. 

A must-read for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Audrey Coulthurst, Where Shadows Bloom will pull readers into the sweepingly tender story of the unstoppable love between two girls, even as they encounter terrifying monsters, capricious gods, immortal kings, and death itself.

Author

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.

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