Blooms of Darkness

The Broken Prophecy, Book 1

De: Anna Applegate, Helen Domico

Narrado por: Jessica Threet, Gabriel Michael

A Court of Thorns and Roses meets The Bachelorette in this new, exciting fantasy romance!

Eight Fae fight for my hand in marriage. They're willing to kill for it. But if they discover my secret, my future husband might kill me too.

The King of Brookmere has decreed his daughter is to marry—which means, despite my protests, he's enacted an archaic tradition, summoning powerful Fae from across the land to compete for my hand in marriage. And more importantly, the throne.

Eight fae will fight in the deadly trials, braving formidable magic and each other to prove themselves worthy of the crown. Including the arrogant, shadow-wielding Kade Blackthorn, who arrived out of nowhere and appears to have far more abilities than he should. In truth, all I've ever wanted is for someone to love me for who I am, despite my secrets. An ally. An equal.

While one of the contenders might become my husband, a trusted friend is the last title any of them can win. These men are willing to do anything for power. If they discover my secret, that I'm an heir with no magic, then we're all doomed.

Blooms of Darkness is the first book of the Broken Prophecy series, a slow-burn, new adult romantasy. Listeners are encouraged to use discretion when diving into this enemies-to-lovers, shadow-daddy romance.

Contains exclusive bonus scenes.

©2024 Anna Applegate & Helen Domico (P)2025 Podium Audio

Gabriel only speaks near end of book

Was not expecting Gabriel to only speak at the end of the book. Such a missed opportunity…

Everything We Needed and More

Incredible! As a follower of The Broken Prophecy series, this was absolutely everything I hoped for! Jessica gives a stellar performance as Lana and Gabriel is everything we’d hope for in a mysterious shadow daddy like Kade! Book 2’s audio can’t come fast enough!

Loved this book

This was such a great audiobook. I loved the storyline and can't wait for book 2 to come out. And YES, I will be listing to the audiobook and owning book 2 as well. Such great writing.

OMG! LOVED THIS STORY!

I absolutely LOVED this book! I cannot wait for the next one! the only thing I would criticize would be more from Kade's POV (love Gabriel Michael) but I thought the story was great!

Most one POV

I got really excited thinking the story would actually have multiple POVs but we only get it at the end. The story was good. FMC could be a little annoying at times but wasn't the worst. MMC is dark and morally grayish. Plot wasn't bad and felt like didnt have a lot of world building. Maybe we will see that more in book 2. Overall it was an enjoyable story.