Description
A brand-new teen fantasy adventure series full of magic and romance by Connie Glynn, the globally bestselling author of The Rosewood Chronicles. Perfect for teen fans of the Twin Crowns series.
Astrid glanced up at the looming manor house with all its spires and creeping ivy. A refuge, or just another cage?
Astrid and Jonas have only ever had each other. As twins, they share a bond. But they also share something doctors have called twisted and demonic their entire lives- flowers whisper instructions, trees sing of their histories. The siblings are kept away from nature by their caretakers, but it still calls to them.
Meanwhile, Gwen knows all about the shadow world of Bloom Bloods - people living among us who have magic running through their veins. They act under the instruction of the Queen, conserving fantastical creatures and studying the ancient melodies of magic to keep the mundane and mystic worlds in harmony. But Gwen failed her application to Fountains Abbey, the venerable school that trains up the next generation of Bloom Bloods, and she is determined to prove her worth.
A mysterious evil is spreading throughout the world; unnatural monsters are appearing in hazardous places - monsters that weave discordant magic. When the twins and Gwen collide, their unique abilities are revealed. But will their combined powers be enough to stop what's rising in the darkness?
Review
Astrid and Jonas were found on a doorstep as babies. Orphaned at birth, they have a strong bond with each other and the ability to hear the flowers and trees sing their story. As they are thought to hold demonic powers, their caretakers have kept them away from flora.
Gwen lives in the realm of Bloom Bloods, the secret people who hold special magical powers, but her powers have not arrived.
When the three meet, and Gwen takes the twins to her world, they quickly uncover their special powers. And with the strange occurrences happening throughout the magical world, it could be up to the three of them together to put things right...
This is a terrific and magical fantasy novel about strong bonds and growing friendships, with queer characters, wonderful monsters and a darkness that makes you want to just keep reading. It is the first in a wonderful series that will have readers in the lower and middle secondary years eagerly awaiting the next instalment.
