A review by jenngrandreads
Blooms of Darkness by Helen Domico, Anna Applegate

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I absolutely LOVED Blooms of Darkness!!! I read a LOT of fantasy, and this book stood among some of the best!! I mean, the story, the banter, the friendships, the banter, the slow burn, the suspense, did I mention the banter?!

Kade Blackthorn is also a top tier shadow daddy MMC. He is morally grey, mysterious, but with a big heart when it counts. And his tension and chemistry with our FMC, Lana, is just AMAZING. 

There are also marriage trials giving major Bachelorette vibes, where men are competing for the hand of a princess, and not every suitor has her best interest at heart. Not to mention that she has an enormous secret that she hasn't told anyone. She doesn't actually have any magical powers. Uh oh!

Some of of my favorite tropes were in this book as well...enemies to lovers, slow burn, "who did this to you?" plus there's some really awesome friendships in here! 

I just cannot recommend this book enough!!