To Flame a Wild Flower

Crystal Bloom, Book 3

By: Sarah A. Parker

Narrated by: Chelsea Stephens, Troy Duran

It’s not in my nature to beg, but I’ll stay on my knees until I feel that flame sputter out. And then … I’ll rip the world to shreds.

I’ve tumbled into a darkness so deep it’s hard to see the light, my petals curling inward as I tip my face from the sun. Hide from my monstrous actions.

Traitor. Murderer. High Mistress.

My mistakes hunt me down, and I’m pulled into a political tug-of-war, balancing Ocruth’s welfare on the edge of a bloody blade. The moon is swelling, the weight on my shoulders is compacting, and my unfailing curiosity keeps weaving its roots in the wrong direction.

Horrible truths unravel, casting explosive light on everything I thought I knew. I’ll have no choice but to shed my morals and withering self-preservation and sow the seed of a plan set to bloom beneath a bloated moon.

One wrong move could destroy everything—destroy me.

Lines will blur, blood will spill, and I’ll learn how fragile I really am—at a cost far greater than I could have imagined.

Fate is a ravenous beast, and I can only run so far.

To Flame a Wild Flower is the third book in the Crystal Bloom series—a dark fantasy romance full of immersive imagery and breathtaking angst.

©2023 Sarah A. Parker (P)2023 Podium Audio

Enjoying the series, Anxious for book 4

Great story. When the male narrator reads some of Orlaith’s POV, it makes me slightly cringe. It takes me a minute to mentally think through “he sounds like a school boy mimicking a school girl”, to “focus on the story”. That might be personal preference. He reads the male’s POV beautifully. I wouldn’t oppose him just reading a male POV.

WOW

I do love this series. The only problem is there are parts that drrraaaawwww out - to the point my mind loses interest. I did listen to every word and could have fast forwarded through…but was afraid I’d miss something as it is full of vision for the in-depth story! Anxious for book 4! 💗

best book so far! must read.

my favorite so far of the series. can't wait for the next book. great intrigue, story telling.

Beautifully Emotional

There was absolutely NOTHING to dislike about this book. It was absolutely amazing and beautifully written. The emotion in this book had me feeling the same way the characters did. The narration is top tier , there couldn’t have been better voice actors to choose. I need more of this series. Like at least three more books. Just saying….

So Good!

This was amazing. I have read many books this year and this tops them all. I have so many questions though 😅

I need more!!

LOVE this series. Totally addicted and definitely one of my top favorite series out there

Intricate world building

The actors performances are amazing the story building is masterful. Cannot wait for book 4 of this series

People are sleeping on this series

Parker’s writing is exceptional, her storytelling is amazing. This is a slow moving series but once you get into it, you won’t be able to put it down, it’ll leave you crying and wanting more.

Obsessed

I’ve listened to A LOT of mystical books and this one was a top favorite! Cannot wait till book 4

The lyrical and poetic style of writing.

Loves- the depth of plot, slow burn relationship for two morally gray MCs, doomed mates, world ending prophesy, seductively evil villian.
Could do without- at times, the descriptive flowery language is overwhelming and takes away from the flow of reading. It doesn't always take 6 sentences to say what could be said in 2. Knowing that difference is important. Drawing out too many scenes can make the reader impatient and frustrated... wanting to yell "I get the point!".