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Synopsis
This limited special paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges. From the New York Times bestselling author of When the Moon Hatched comes this explosive sequel following To Bleed a Crystal Bloom —a dark fantasy inspired by Rapunzel, full of immersive imagery and breathtaking angst, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout. I want him to hurt. To bleed. I want him to snap, just like he snapped me. Once upon a time, my world was small and sheltered. Everything changed the moment I stepped over my Safety Line, barreling towards a coupling with a man I hardly know. He wants me. All of me. Dunked in a charged political pit, I must secure the ships needed to quell the spill of murderous beasts still flooding the continent. But one wrong move could spur the war I’ve worked so hard to avoid. I’ll wear the dress and the cupla and the shoes. I’ll do it all with a smile on my face. Because everyone's watching. He’s watching—hunting a fissure in my frosty shield, trying to scrape back the layers and see my ugly insides. He’s unyielding. Unguarded. Changed. Why is he looking now when I’ve got everything to hide? Secrets sprout, truths bloom, and more than one of us will snap . Crowned in the crippling weight of my mistakes, I must atone. Even if it costs me my life. Fear was my overlord. Now, it’s my prisoner.
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To Snap a Silver Stem: A Novel – An Explosive Dark Fantasy Sequel and Rapunzel Retelling of Enemies to Lovers Romance (Crystal Bloom, 2): content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy romance sequel features strong violence with murderous beasts and political intrigue, emotionally charged relationships with power imbalances, likely steamy romance scenes, and heavy themes of trauma and manipulation.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include emotional abuse, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love dark fantasy romance will be drawn to this emotionally intense Rapunzel retelling with complex enemies-to-lovers dynamics.