First published 2025
Terlu Perna is a sorceress trapped in a wooden statue for breaking the law. But when she wakes up on a mystical island filled with enchanted greenhouses, she's given a second chance. Starving and freezing, Terlu is rescued by a gruff gardener who reluctantly takes her in. As Terlu explores the wondrous plant life, she realizes the island's magic is failing, threatening the very existence of its inhabitants. With the help of the gardener and a sentient rose, Terlu must uncover the secrets of a long-dead sorcerer to save the greenhouses—and perhaps find love in the process.
Genres: nature, romance, fantasy, magical-realism
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
400 pages · Paperback · Bramble