A Blossom at Midnight (The Scented Court Book 1)
A.L. Knorr
5.00 · 2 ratings · Published: 07 Jan 2022
Dreaming of escaping her simple country life and tired of keeping her winged familiars a secret, 16 year old Jessica finds herself swept into a breathtaking world of an elite retinue of fae performers known as the Calyx. As she learns to master her abilities, Jess is expected to entertain at glittering balls in the richest kingdom in Ivryndi, alongside far more experienced and beautiful flora fae. She is sworn to secrecy as she discovers the source of their wealth--the perfumes that royals travel from far-flung and exotic kingdoms to possess. As her exciting new life—and magic—blossoms, Jess learns that her mother has been keeping a secret of her own, one that changes everything.
Rejection has left fae courtier Laec wallowing in wine and disdainful of what he sees in the mirror. When Queen Elphame offers him a foreign commission, he jumps at the chance for a fresh start, but when he meets a beautiful and mysterious stranger on the road, he soon learns that healing his heart may inflame the very trouble his queen sent him to prevent.
Beautiful and eligible Çifta believes in the importance of duty. Wishing to please her father, she agrees to marry a powerful unseelie prince. But when she discovers his cold heart and attempts to break the engagement, she suddenly finds herself in chains. Alone and trapped in a damp fortress, she cannot see a way out.
When a visit to another realm sparks a dark turn of events, it sets these three fae on a collision course. Will they wilt under pressure or become a thorny threat to evil?
Welcome to the continent of Ivryndi, where flora and fauna magic reign, and an unseelie prince with a mysterious power threatens it all. If you love stories steeped in the beauty of nature, slow-burn romance, and endearing characters (including a whole cast of insects and mammals) you'll never forget, enter the dreamy otherworld of A Blossom at Midnight. At over 500 pages, this title delivers an epic-length fantasy experience by an award-winning author. The Scented Court will be a trilogy.
What readers are saying:
“I finally get my wish of longer books from one of my favorite fantasy writers! And this book definitely did not disappoint.”
-Alina Tache, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“This book exceeded the author's previous genius. I loved the characters, the intrigues of fae court, and everything I have learned so far about flora fae and fauna fae.”
-LifewithRen, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“Thoroughly gripping!”
-Rachel Palmer, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“The story and characters are original and intricate! If you love books about the fae, you’ll fall right into this story.”
-Caren, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“Abby’s done it again! We have returned to the realm of the Fae but not the kingdom we know. This is an epic journey of discovery, making new friends and creating a few enemies.!”
-Leilamartyne80, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“I’m still open-mouthed…what a ride, what brilliant story. An original story, written like a painting..."
-Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
"Laec, Jessamine, and Çifta’s stories open the book leading the reader to the knowledge that their destiny will be entwined, but above all they helped to better understand the origin of each of the characters."
-Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
"I love the way Abby describe each setting, the poetry embedded in each scene, the supporting characters, and the originality of the story. I’m enchanted by it. A book to read a thousand times.!”
-Linda Figuera, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
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