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To Snap a Silver Stem: A Novel – An Explosive Dark Fantasy Sequel and Rapunzel Retelling of Enemies to Lovers Romance (Crystal Bloom, 2)
by Sarah A. Parker
About this book
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This limited special paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges.
From the New York Times bestselling author of When the Moon Hatched comes this explosive sequel following To Bleed a Crystal Bloom—a dark fantasy inspired by Rapunzel, full of immersive imagery and breathtaking angst, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
I want him to hurt. To bleed.
I want him to snap, just like he snapped me.
Once upon a time, my world was small and sheltered. Everything changed the moment I stepped over my Safety Line, barreling towards a coupling with a man I hardly know.
He wants me. All of me.
Dunked in a charged political pit, I must secure the ships needed to quell the spill of murderous beasts still flooding the continent. But one wrong move could spur the war I’ve worked so hard to avoid.
I’ll wear the dress and the cupla and the shoes. I’ll do it all with a smile on my face. Because everyone's watching.
He’s watching—hunting a fissure in my frosty shield, trying to scrape back the layers and see my ugly insides.
He’s unyielding. Unguarded.
Changed.
Why is he looking now when I’ve got everything to hide?
Secrets sprout, truths bloom, and more than one of us will snap.
Crowned in the crippling weight of my mistakes, I must atone. Even if it costs me my life.
Fear was my overlord. Now, it’s my prisoner.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- 0063476541
Reader Reviews
January 11, 2024
\"There is nowhere you can hide. Nowhere you can go. Even if this were to stop beating,\" he says, threading his hand over my rioting heart, \"I'd follow.\" \"Past and present meld and drift and reach down my throat, gripping my heart in a crushing fist. What have I done? Get away. I have to get away.\" I am loving this series even more after finishing this second book! Orlaith’s development in battling her past trauma while trying to put all the pieces together and navigating the world she has...
August 1, 2023
3.5 Stars I'm honestly not sure what I've read. The writing is poetic with lots of descriptive adjectives but I'm left feeling very confused. Like with the first, this ends on a huge cliffhanger. Of course I want to see how this plays out but I'm wondering if half of the book was even needed. One POV seems completely unnecessary and random. The slow burn of the story is a little much and I'd prefer less flowery writing. But that's just me. I really hope the third book picks up with the pacing....
August 17, 2022
Okay, first thing I want to say is I loved the first book in this series and read it over and over. Was soooo excited to for the second book, couldn’t wait, counted down the days, etc. I have to say I was disappointed with this one for several reasons, which I’ll list, but I hate that I’m giving this 3 stars because the first book was definitely 5 stars all the way. Things I liked: -Orlaith grew as a person, though maybe even too fast. She went from not being able to step outside her safety...
August 10, 2022
While we spent the first book of the Crystal Bloom series really diving into Orlaith's character and personal journey, To Snap a Silver Stem takes that groundwork and goes right into the MASSIVE amount of action happening throughout the course of the book. I literally couldn't put it down. The path Orlaith takes--every decision and thought she has is refreshingly honest, believable. This is not a book that glosses over trauma and how people heal from it (and that goes not just for Orlaith but...
March 16, 2025
I liked this book much better than the first book. A little action. A little spice. But my goodness this girl just falls into the palms of these men using her still, and it drives you a little mad. Gi can’t wait to start the next book. There were a few answers in this book but still so much mystery. And the ending… yup I am so glad book 3 is waiting for me to open it tomorrow. The book is poetically written and the world building holds true. )
