Where Shadows Bloom

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 Chateau Enchante--the mysterious court of the gods-blessed King Leo, 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 Chateau Enchante 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.

Summary

“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.

Product details

• Authors: Catherine Bakewell
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 13
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 14.01.2026
• EAN: 9780063359093
• ISBN: 978-0-06-335909-3
• No. of pages: 432
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Royalty, Of specific Gay & Lesbian interest, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Interest age: from c 12 years, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / LGBTQ+, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Romance, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Royalty *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / LGBTQ+, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Fantasy / Romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories, Relating to LGBTQIA+ people, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQIA+