To Bleed a Crystal Bloom
by Sarah A. ParkerPublished by: Independently Published on July 22, 2021
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, New Adult
Pages: 486
Format: eBook
Source: Kindle Unlimited
"What a pretty flower to keep locked in a big, rocky tower."
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.
Content Tags:
Perfect for readers who want:
- Very elegant, poetic writing that’ll make you stop to admire the scenery.
- A dark, brutal world filled with monsters.
- Rapunzel retelling! But with more danger.
- Unhealthy paranormal romance.
- Love triangle.
- Sexy angst.
- Lots of sarcasm and banter.
I knew right away I had to read this book. It’s a dark retelling! If you’ve learned anything about me during our time together, surely it’s been that I can never pass those up.
To Bleed a Crystal Bloom is a dark, gorgeously written Rapunzel retelling set in a deliciously dark world with strong females, mysterious men, and plenty of sexual tension.
I like to change up the way I do things every now and then. Keep you on your toes. You never know when a dragon’s going to swoop down and snatch you or a ninja will appear from the darkness or a talking sword will force you on a long, likely fatal journey. Gotta stay vigilant. Don’t get complacit.
To switch things up a little bit, I’m going to introduce you to To Bleed A Crystal Bloom by sharing some of my favorite quotes!
The thing that really struck me about this book is how gorgeously written it is. I found myself re-reading passages because they were so poignant and lovely! It’s the sort of writing I love: the kind that not only sets a mood but paints a scene. So of course I want to share with you some of my favorite quotes!
Favorite Quotes
“She’s older than you, and I gave her plenty, thank you very much.”
Walked right into that one. “What would Halena think if she knew you were messing around with my handmaid?”
He lifts a shoulder. “She was there, too.”
My mouth falls open, closes, opens again … He chuckles, making the dimple on his right cheek pucker, and I consider tossing him off the balcony.
“A gown fitting.” I dust off my pants and shrug. “Don’t look at me like that, I hate dresses.”
“Oh, I’m aware. I clearly remember you ordering me to stuff a poofy number at the bottom of a chasm so you’d never have to look at it again. What … ten years ago? Seven? Five? I lose track.”
Why all the men in my life seem so caught up on my lacerated skin, I’ll never know.
About Sarah A. Parker
Sarah is an international bestselling author who also writes under the pen name S.A. Parker.
She lives in Australia with her husband and children, and spends her days with her nose in a book or her mind in a world of her own creation.
Her genre of choice is epic fantasy romance, and she thrives off dreaming up complex characters and immersive worlds to get lost amongst.
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This does sound dark angsty! I love the quotes, I wasn’t expecting humor😁
Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy recently posted…What’s On My Plate – September 2021
I was very surprised by the humor, too, but I definitely appreciate humor in dark books! Breaks up the dark a little bit. :3
The quotes are funnier than I was expecting from a dark retelling like this. It sounds like there’s a lot of blood, though, maybe more than I (currently) prefer in my fantasies…
Nicole @ BookWyrm Knits recently posted…Writing Wednesday ~ August 2021 recap
Yup, that surprised me, too! I do think this one would be a little TOO dark for you, though, and it’s got some gore.
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