Embers of Magic

“Glittering with Bakewell’s signature whimsy and heart, Embers of Magic is both a frost-laced fairytale and a spark of warmth in a cold world. I was swept away.” — Allison Saft, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Starlight Enchanting, lovely, and romantic! A beautiful fairy tale, Embers of Magic makes you feel like you're reading by a crackling fire while freshly fallen snow sparkles outside. — Sarah Beth Durst, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE FARAWAY INN “This one’s for the gentle souls. Enchanting and utterly magical, Embers of Magic will sweep readers away to a world of icy curses and cozy fires, where kindness is strength and compassion is bravery. A romantic, deeply felt retelling with an enormous heart.” — Rachel Griffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Sun and the Starmaker Embers of Magic is truly lovely. It captivated me with its fairytale heart and beautiful spirit, and I came away feeling that I'd just spent time inside a gorgeous, glimmering magical spell woven by the story. Catherine Bakewell is so talented! I highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes for a soulful, enchanting read. — India Holton, USA Today bestselling author "Fiamma and Joseph are sensitive protagonists, whose vulnerability with one another and personal growth as they navigate their anxieties together will resonate deeply with empathic readers... A sweet and cozy fairy tale, perfect for bedtime reading." — Kirkus "Joseph’s compassion amid increasingly dire circumstances makes him a welcome departure from the brooding, shadowy love interest common to the genre... Tantalizing adventure gives way to swoony romance in this refreshing offering." — Publishers Weekly "Bakewell balances fairy-tale enchantment, tension, and emotional vulnerability while allowing Fiamma’s fear of her own power to shape the novel’s strongest conflict... A heartfelt fantasy about accepting one’s gifts, confronting painful history, and choosing hope." — School Library Journal "Sparkly, charming, and swoony, Flowerheart is a warm cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. Bakewell's unique magical world, beautiful prose, and childhood friends-to-strangers-to-lovers romance cast an undeniable spell." — Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times-bestselling author of The Rose Bargain, on FLOWERHEART "An uplifting and meaningful tale bursting with floral imagery and cottagecore aesthetics." — Publishers Weekly (starred review), on FLOWERHEART “A magical blend of romance and whimsy, equal parts devastating and hopeful. With a touching, tender slow-burn romance at its core, Where Shadows Bloom is a lovely and rich confection of a book.” — Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning, on WHERE SHADOWS BLOOM "In this serene tale of love and longing, Bakewell conjures a beguiling setting filled with danger and desire... the result is uniquely magical, romantic, and poetic." — Publishers Weekly (starred review), on WHERE SHADOWS BLOOM