Penguin To Snap A Silver Stem

With the beautiful original covers of the self-published edition. He is everything she has ever wished for. And yet, he remains an unfulfilled dream. For a long time, Orlaith's world was small and safe, her life in the desolate tower protected. But now she is leaving not only the castle behind but also Rhordyn, the man she has longed for. She is sailing towards a king she does not love, and yet she will marry him – for only in this way can she save the continent from the murderous beasts that threaten all their lives. What she does not realize: a single wrong move could plunge her into ruin and trigger the war she fears so much. As hope begins to fade within her, her longing for Rhordyn grows stronger. Dark Fantasy x Retelling – a reinterpretation of Rapunzel by the author of the worldwide bestseller "When The Moon Hatched." Reader reviews for the Crystal Bloom series: It was a masterpiece of Dark Fantasy! It was spectacular – the writing style was great and vivid, and easy to understand. The world-building and character development are phenomenal. I devoured it! Sarah A. Parker is becoming one of my favorite authors! I am obsessed with her delightfully poetic style and will undoubtedly read everything she writes! Included tropes: Morally grey, Broken Hero/Heroine, Secret Identity, Spicy Romance. Spice level: 2 out of 5.