"Flowerheart is like a garden in full bloom: vibrant and sweet, whimsical and wondrous. With warm, lovely prose and a charming cast, Bakewell''s YA debut is guaranteed to be fantasy fans'' new comfort read." -- Allison Saft, New York Times- bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic "A lovely tale full of magic and hope, Flowerheart tells a story of family, of love, and of finding the strength to be wholly ourselves. This is the kind of book that stays with you long after you turn the final page." -- Jessica S. Olson, author of A Forgery of Roses "Sparkly, charming, and swoony, Flowerheart is a warm cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. Bakewell''s unique magical world, beautiful prose, and childhood friends-to-strangers-to-lovers romance cast an undeniable spell." -- Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times -bestselling author of The Witch Haven "A beautiful flower garden of a book, Catherine Bakewell''s YA debut is an ode to softness and inner strength. Readers will fall in love with Clara and her determination to protect those she loves." -- Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge and Forestfall "FLOWERHEART bursts with beauty, hope, and warmth. A rich, imaginative fantasy that I savored like wandering through a lush garden I never wanted to leave." -- Emily Bain Murphy, author of Splinters of Scarlet "A gorgeous debut--as fresh and beautiful as the flowers its protagonist grows with her magic." -- Cyla Panin, author of Stalking Shadows and Beguiled "Wholesome, sweet, and warm--this book swept me into a magical, whimsical world with delightful characters and compelling stakes. Make a space for FLOWERHEART on your shelves." -- Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling author "An uplifting and meaningful tale bursting with floral imagery and cottagecore aesthetics." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A gentle love story and a fantasy that faces the dark voices of anxiety and depression with mettle." -- Kirkus Reviews "Peppered with moving moments of comfort, self-reflection and joy, Flowerheart is an intimate, charming read." -- BookPage "Perfect for those readers who found Bakewell''s middle-grade fantasy We Are the Song (2022) spellbinding." -- Booklist Online "An enchanting fantasy filled with lovely imagery and a sweet romance." -- School Library Journal "A comfort read with the super cute slow-burn childhood friends-to-lovers trope and an enchanting, whimsical setting." -- USA Today "A mystical, cozy, and utterly spellbinding tale complete with whimsical world-building and characters you can''t help but love. It''s best read with a warm cup of tea." -- barnesandnoble.com ...

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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, and you can find her at catherinebakewell.com.

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“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.