Where the Shadows Bloom by Catherine Bakewell Review

Hello Readers,
Thank you to Harper360 for sending me a physical copy of Where the Shadows Bloom by Cathrine Bakewell in exchange for an honest review.  Since the official publication day is a day away, this review will be spoiler-free.
 
Happy Early Publication Day
 
Title: Where the Shadows Bloom
Author: Catherine Bakewell  
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Pages: 432
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Synopsis: 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 that will leave you utterly unable to put it down, Where Shadows Bloom pits terrifying monsters, chilling secrets, capricious gods, immortal kings, and death itself against the unstoppable love between two girls.
 
Miniature Review
 
Where Shadows Bloom is a captivating sapphic romantasy that completely swept me off my feet. The world is enchanting, the characters are lovable, and the romance is so tender. Ofelia and her knight, Lope, venture through a mysterious court ruled by a king with dangerous secrets the only safe place from terrifying shadow monsters. Ofelia’s mom is missing in this strange world, and their search to find her gives the story a sense of urgency that kept me hooked.
 
I loved the dual POV and getting to see inside both Ofelia and Lope’s heads made their relationship even more immersive. Lope, especially, won me over with their mix of warrior strength and poetic soul.
 
The world-building is beautifully atmospheric, and the slow reveal of the story’s mysteries kept me on my toes. While I wanted a little more details about the gods and religious aspects, the mystery added to the charm rather than taking away from it.
 
At its heart, Where Shadows Bloom is all about love pure, tender, and affirming. If you're looking for a cosy yet thrilling escape with a romance that’ll warm your heart, this book is an absolute must-read! Little sidenote I loved this book and Flowerheart is now on my TBR. 

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