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 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.
A mesmerizing daydream with a subtle edge of darkness, Where Shadows Bloom pits terrifying monsters, chilling secrets, capricious gods, immortal kings, and death itself against the unstoppable love between two girls.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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.
A mesmerizing daydream with a subtle edge of darkness, Where Shadows Bloom pits terrifying monsters, chilling secrets, capricious gods, immortal kings, and death itself against the unstoppable love between two girls.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Praise for this book
"Bakewell's rendition of a shadow-haunted Underworld gleams with hope and resilience. Where Shadows Bloom is an ode to the transformative power of stories and an utterly romantic love letter to their tellers." - Isabel Agajanian
"Dark, enchanting and deeply romantic, Where Shadows Bloom is the sapphic teen fantasy I didn't 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
"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
"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
"Storybook-sweet and achingly magical - a sapphic fairytale you will instantly fall for!" - Kika Hatzopoulou
"In Where Shadows Bloom, Catherine Bakewell opens a doorway into the vibrant, vicious magic of a Versailles-inspired palace and first love." - Ivelisse Housman
"Hopeful, poetic, and profoundly romantic, Where Shadows Bloom reads like an enchanting daydream. A beautiful ode to the enduring power of love." - Pascale Lacelle
"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
"By turns delightful, decadent, and dangerous, Where Shadows Bloom is 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
"A magical blend of romance and whimsy; equal parts devastating and hopeful." - Ava Reid
"Brimming with magic and adventure, Where Shadows Bloom is 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
"The glittering balls of Bridgerton meet the dark mystique of magic in this enthralling sapphic love story. Catherine Bakewell's lush and lyrical writing will sweep you away to the exquisite palace of Le Chateau, where dark shadows lurk just beneath the gilded surface. I was utterly enchanted!" - Leslie Vedder
"Dark, enchanting and deeply romantic, Where Shadows Bloom is the sapphic teen fantasy I didn't 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
"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
"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
"Storybook-sweet and achingly magical - a sapphic fairytale you will instantly fall for!" - Kika Hatzopoulou
"In Where Shadows Bloom, Catherine Bakewell opens a doorway into the vibrant, vicious magic of a Versailles-inspired palace and first love." - Ivelisse Housman
"Hopeful, poetic, and profoundly romantic, Where Shadows Bloom reads like an enchanting daydream. A beautiful ode to the enduring power of love." - Pascale Lacelle
"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
"By turns delightful, decadent, and dangerous, Where Shadows Bloom is 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
"A magical blend of romance and whimsy; equal parts devastating and hopeful." - Ava Reid
"Brimming with magic and adventure, Where Shadows Bloom is 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
"The glittering balls of Bridgerton meet the dark mystique of magic in this enthralling sapphic love story. Catherine Bakewell's lush and lyrical writing will sweep you away to the exquisite palace of Le Chateau, where dark shadows lurk just beneath the gilded surface. I was utterly enchanted!" - Leslie Vedder
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