Blooms of Darkness (The Broken Prophecy, #1)
Anna Applegate
‘A Court of Thorns and Roses' meets 'The Bachelorette' in this new, exciting fantasy romance! Eight Fae fight for my hand in marriage. They’re willing to kill for it. But if they discover my secret, my future husband might kill me too. The King of Brookmere has decreed his daughter is to marry—which means, despite my protests, he’s enacted an archaic tradition, summoning powerful Fae from across the land to compete for my hand in marriage. And more importantly, the throne. Eight fae will fight in the deadly trials, braving formidable magic and each other to prove themselves worthy of the crown. Including the arrogant, shadow-wielding Kade Blackthorn, who arrived out of nowhere and appears to have far more abilities than he should. In truth, all I’ve ever wanted is for someone to love me for who I am, despite my secrets. An ally. An equal. While one of the contenders might become my husband, a trusted friend is the last title any of them can win. These men are willing to do anything for power. If they discover my secret, that I’m an heir with no magic, then we’re all doomed. Blooms of Darkness is the first book of the Broken Prophecy Series, a slow burn, NA / adult romantasy. Readers are encouraged to review the list of content notes inside before diving into this enemies-to-lovers, shadow daddy romance.
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If you think of Romantasy as being like a cake then Blooms of Darkness has all of the ingredients necessary to make something absolutely delicious. Found family dynamics, a slow burn romance, gifted fae, prophecies, secrets, and swoon worthy pet names. It ticks pretty much all of my boxes. Blooms of Darkness surprised me in the best way possible, far surpassing my expectations! The plot was so gripping that not once did I ever lose interest. The story is so full of gut wrenching emotion that had me feeling all the feels. The characters really shine in Blooms of Darkness. The FMC Lana was an easy character with whom to empathize. She has a traumatic history and yet, as she attempts to heal from her past, she remains a very caring and compassionate person to her friends and the people of her kingdom, and it’s truly admirable. Also, this book has the MMC of my dreams. Kade Blackthorn is my new favourite morally grey, protective as hell shadow daddy! Lastly, Ian, oh my sweet boy! I loved him and everything he stood for and loved his friendship with Lana and honestly thought they were end game, but this golden retriever of a man doesn't quite compare to Kade. This world is dark and beautiful, full of Fae, vicious creatures and even darker beings we have yet to even discover the origin of. Honestly, so many fun elements converge seamlessly, making for an incredibly delightful romantasy read! I’m so excited for the next book!
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