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A review by girlglitch
The Darkest Bloom by P.M. Freestone
4.0
If you're not a fantasy fan, The Darkest Bloom may not be the book for you. The world-building is so detailed, and the mythology so complex, that the first few chapters are almost entirely overwhelming. It's probably the only book I've ever wished had more exposition.
But once I found my bearings, the world of Shadowscent swept me away. There are lots of original elements to this fantasy, and plenty of twists and turns to the familiar ingredients-quest storyline. Rakel and Ash make great protagonists, each bringing a distinctive voice to the dual narrative, and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop.
I can't wait to see where that cliffhanger ending takes us in the sequel!
But once I found my bearings, the world of Shadowscent swept me away. There are lots of original elements to this fantasy, and plenty of twists and turns to the familiar ingredients-quest storyline. Rakel and Ash make great protagonists, each bringing a distinctive voice to the dual narrative, and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop.
I can't wait to see where that cliffhanger ending takes us in the sequel!