To Bleed a Crystal Bloom

"What a pretty flower to keep locked in a big, rocky tower."

Nineteen years ago, I was plucked from the heart of a bloody massacre that spared nobody else.

Small. Fragile.
An enigma.

Now ward to a powerful High Master who knows too much and says too little, I lead a simple life, never straying from the confines of an imaginary line I've drawn around the castle grounds.
Stay within. Never leave.
Out there, the monsters lurk. Inside, I'm safe ... though at a cost far greater than the blood I drip into a goblet daily.
Toxic, unreciprocated love for a man who's utterly unavailable.

My savior. My protector.
My almost executioner.

I can't help but be enamored with the arcane man who holds the power to pull my roots from the ground.

When voracious beasts spill across the land and threaten to fray the fabric of my tailored existence, the petals of reality will peel back to reveal an ugly truth. But in a castle puddled with secrets, none are greater than the one I've kept from myself.

No tower is tall enough to protect me from the horror that tore my life to shreds.

To Bleed a Crystal Bloom is a dark Rapunzel reimagining full of immersive imagery and breathtaking angst. A unique new fantasy series perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout, guaranteed to grip you from the very first page.

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Published Jul 22, 2021

486 pages

Average rating: 5.65

20 RATINGS

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Marley
Nov 16, 2025
8/10 stars
Oh BABY. The tension in this book is unmatched. This is a take on Rapunzel and has lots of little twists that are keeping me on my toes. It’s 2 am and I’m going to start the next book right now
Tilllovesreads
Jul 08, 2023
7/10 stars
This book is a bit confusing to follow, and is slow to start. After about 170 pages, I loved it. I really like the world and that we don’t know everything and find out with the character along the way most times. I would definitely recommend for a somewhat dark read. 7.4/10

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