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Synopsis
Nineteen years ago, I was plucked from the heart of a bloody massacre that spared nobody else. Small. Fragile. An enigma. Now ward to a powerful High Master who knows too much and says too little, I lead a simple life, never straying from the confines of an imaginary line I've drawn around the castle grounds. Stay within. Never leave. Out there, the monsters lurk. Inside, I'm safe ... though at a cost far greater than the blood I drip into a goblet daily. Toxic, unreciprocated love for a man who's utterly unavailable. My savior. My protector. My almost executioner. I can't help but be enamored with the arcane man who holds the power to pull my roots from the ground. When voracious beasts spill across the land and threaten to fray the fabric of my tailored existence, the petals of reality will peel back to reveal an ugly truth. But in a castle puddled with secrets, none are greater than the one I've kept from myself. No tower is tall enough to protect me from the horror that tore my life to shreds. To Bleed a Crystal Bloom is a dark Rapunzel reimagining full of immersive imagery and breathtaking angst. A unique new fantasy series perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout, guaranteed to grip you from the very first page
To Bleed a Crystal Bloom: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy romance contains graphic violence including a bloody massacre backstory, toxic power dynamics, and on-page sexual content. The emotionally abusive captive/captor relationship and themes of manipulation make this appropriate only for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, emotional abuse, captivity, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of angsty dark fantasy romance with morally complex characters will be captivated by this Rapunzel retelling full of secrets and forbidden love.