“A magical blend of romance and whimsy, equal parts devastating and hopeful." —Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

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.

One girl dreams of a magical court. Her knight dreams only of her.

• Friends to Lovers: Ofelia wants a fairy tale life at court. Her best friend and protector, Lope, wants Ofelia. And she’ll battle any monster to keep her safe.
• Knight and Lady Romance: A devoted knight who has secretly loved her lady for years, and a dreamer who is about to discover her heart’s true desire has been by her side all along.
• Monsters and Magic: Step into a world of terrifying shadow creatures, capricious gods, and a magical palace where the dazzling beauty hides a chilling secret at its heart.
• Dual POV: Told from the perspectives of both Ofelia and Lope, experience every pining glance, heartfelt confession, and moment of heart-pounding action.