Bloom

A New York Times-bestselling author hailed by Chuck Wendig as a storyteller working at the top of her class. Rosemary meets Ash at the farmers' market. Ash-precise, pretty, and practically perfect-sells bars of soap in delicate pastel colors, sprinkle-spackled cupcakes stacked on scalloped stands, beeswax candles, jelly jars of honey, and glossy green plants.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

This captivating novella, reminiscent of Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber, delves into a sinister sapphic romance. With a slow-building menace akin to Carter's masterpiece, it unfolds a tale of obsession and danger.

Meet Rosemary and Ash at the farmers' market, where Ash captivates with her precision, beauty, and seemingly perfect existence. She sells a variety of exquisite goods, including delicate pastel-colored soap bars, intricately designed sprinkle-spackled cupcakes, beeswax candles, honey-filled jelly jars, and glossy green plants. Rosemary is immediately drawn to Ash, experiencing a profound connection and desire to be her and have her in equal measure.

However, as Rosemary's obsession with Ash grows, she begins to realize that she may not be the one in control. The lines between love and obsession blur, and Rosemary finds herself entangled in a web of danger and deceit. As she delves deeper into Ash's world, she uncovers dark secrets and unsettling truths that threaten to destroy both their lives.

This novella is a masterclass in suspense and psychological depth, exploring the complexities of human relationships and the dangers of unchecked passion. It is a must-read for fans of dark romance and psychological thrillers, as it will keep you hooked until the very last page.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 206 x 136 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803365756