To Bleed A Crystal Bloom

SKU: 9780008786304
To Bleed A Crystal Bloom

To Bleed A Crystal Bloom

SKU: 9780008786304
Author: Sarah A. Parker
C-Format·Ages 18+·Romantasy
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At a glance

💀 Tone
Lyrical, dark, haunting
⚡ Pace
Slow, intoxicating
🖤 Vibes
Forbidden love, captivity, gothic atmosphere
👑 Themes
Control, desire, identity, power
🧠 Mind Game
Emotional, layered
🔥 Hook
Trapped in a gilded world, her protector may be the very thing she needs to escape.
👀 Perfect For
Fans of Sarah J. Maas, Raven Kennedy, dark romantasy lovers
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Readers who crave slow-burn tension, obsessive romance, and lush, atmospheric writing (high angst, medium spice)

To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker – A Dark and Enchanting Fantasy Romance Inspired by Rapunzel

Step into a hauntingly beautiful world of secrets, obsession, and forbidden love with To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker, the first book in the bestselling Crystal Bloom series. This dark fantasy romance reimagines familiar fairy tale elements through a richly atmospheric story filled with mystery, magic, and emotional intensity.

Orlaith has spent her life hidden away within a castle, protected from a dangerous world she barely understands. Raised under the watchful eye of the enigmatic and powerful Rhordyn, she owes him her life—but their relationship is far more complicated than it appears.

As Orlaith grows older, questions about her past, her powers, and the truths hidden behind the castle walls become impossible to ignore. Drawn toward answers that others desperately want to keep buried, she begins to uncover dark secrets about herself, her protector, and the fate that seems to bind them together.

With danger closing in and powerful forces at work behind the scenes, Orlaith must navigate a world of magic, prophecy, betrayal, and desire. As the lines between love, loyalty, and obsession blur, she is forced to confront who she truly is and what she is willing to sacrifice for freedom.

Lush, lyrical, and emotionally charged, To Bleed a Crystal Bloom delivers an unforgettable romantasy experience filled with slow-burn tension, complex characters, and breathtaking world-building. Perfect for readers who love dark fairy tale retellings, morally grey heroes, and deeply immersive fantasy worlds.

Why you'll love this book:

  • A dark fantasy romance inspired by Rapunzel

  • Slow-burn romance with intense emotional tension

  • Atmospheric world-building and lyrical writing

  • Complex, morally grey characters

  • Secrets, magic, prophecy, and forbidden desire

  • Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Carissa Broadbent, and Raven Kennedy

Author: Sarah A. Parker
Series: Crystal Bloom
Genre: Fantasy Romance, Dark Fantasy, Romantasy
Themes: Forbidden Love, Hidden Powers, Destiny, Obsession, Magic, Secrets, Self-Discovery, Found Family

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

  • Dark romantasy novels

  • Fairy tale-inspired fantasy

  • Slow-burn and forbidden romance

  • Morally grey love interests

  • Character-driven fantasy worlds

  • BookTok fantasy favourites

Book details

Format
C-Format
Reading age
18+
Pages
510
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published
6 November 2025
Language
English
ISBN
9780008786304

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