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When Elle Hawthorne inherits her grandmother's Victorian estate, she doesn't expect to fall through a crack in reality.
Trapped in dying Wynmire, Elle bears the Root-marks her grandmother once carried—golden vines spreading across her skin with uncontrollable power. Every faction wants to use her to save or dominate the realm.
Her only protection: Kaelren, the failed prince whose corrupted body bears the scars of trying to claim her power. As Elle's marks spread and her humanity dissolves, she must choose: become destiny's weapon, or forge her own path, even if it costs everything.
Dark romantic fantasy where Alice in Wonderland meets The Cruel Prince.
Trapped in dying Wynmire, Elle bears the Root-marks her grandmother once carried—golden vines spreading across her skin with uncontrollable power. Every faction wants to use her to save or dominate the realm.
Her only protection: Kaelren, the failed prince whose corrupted body bears the scars of trying to claim her power. As Elle's marks spread and her humanity dissolves, she must choose: become destiny's weapon, or forge her own path, even if it costs everything.
Dark romantic fantasy where Alice in Wonderland meets The Cruel Prince.
424 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 1, 2026
About the author
J.K. Ross
1 book39 followersJ.K. Ross is an avid reader and unapologetic book lover with a deep passion for fantasy worlds and storytelling. When she’s not writing, she’s chasing wanderlust—having explored over ten countries in recent years, always in search of places that feel plucked from a storybook. Europe, with its fairytale charm, continues to inspire her imagination—especially Ireland, which she swears is a real-life fairy garden.
She lives in Arkansas with her husband and two children, where her coworkers include a very professional Goldendoodle named Ranger and a less-than-professional Maine Coon known as Grand Duchess Freya. Together, they make sure every writing session is filled with magic, mayhem, and maybe a bit of mischief.
She lives in Arkansas with her husband and two children, where her coworkers include a very professional Goldendoodle named Ranger and a less-than-professional Maine Coon known as Grand Duchess Freya. Together, they make sure every writing session is filled with magic, mayhem, and maybe a bit of mischief.
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November 11, 2025
Thank you in advance to all who have taken the time to read A Throne in Bloom. It means more than you know, and all my love goes out to each and every one of you! I hope you have enjoyed Wynmire and all the magic it has to offer, including Elle, Kaelren, and the whole crew! Much love - J.K. Ross
November 22, 2025
This is such a cute book cover design! The word building, pacing and plot flow beautifully the entire book! Get ready to cozy up and read the book in one sitting (or two if need be!)
Elle has inherited her Grandma Jo's house. Her grandma's garden was withered, but Elle could swear the elm tree that had always been a mystery, was more than just a tree. She started to believe the house and garden were happy she was there.
Elle finds out she has inherited power through her bloodline. She was born between two worlds. Kaelren is a failed prince who promised Jo he would protect anything that went through the door to his realm. Elle will either save the realm or destroy it. She wasn't meant to have the marks of magic, so she has to learn what to do with them.
Don't all FMCs deserve a beetle who talks to them? Elle has a cosmic beetle buddy, Peeble who helps her and brings comedic relief, although the whole book is full of banter! Peeble is hilarious! The camaraderie makes you want to jump into the story and be included!
I appreciate how this realm is different from realms we typically read about in other books. It's refreshing to see new and creative ideas in stories. J.K.'s vivid imagination takes us to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as a romantasy book, where everything comes to life and we are swept away into their realm and don't want to leave! Ever!
"Something's always coming. The question is whether we're ready when it arrives." "... Sometimes you have to bleed to grow stronger." I love how characters in books really make you think about things in your own life.
"...I finally understood that nothing grows without being tended. Not plants. Not love. Not even yourself." "You can't control something that refuses to fit inside your definitions." You need to take care of yourself in order to grow.
"Sometimes you have to become the monster to save what you love."
"My anchor. My lighthouse."
"Find me in the spaces between seconds. I'll be in all the moments we should have had."
This book is filled with remarkable quotes that you need to read to appreciate yourself. It is an enchanting and immsersive experience, captivating from start to finish!
Wow! There are unexpected twists and turns that took me by surprise!! I don't want to spoil anything, so make sure to put this on your TBR! Ahhhhh! This book is a stunning read and brought me joy. The ending leaves me wanting to read book 2 right now to see what happens next! I loved it and I highly recommend!
Thank you J.K. Ross and BookFunnel for the eArc. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
A Throne in Bloom
J.K. Ross
Elle has inherited her Grandma Jo's house. Her grandma's garden was withered, but Elle could swear the elm tree that had always been a mystery, was more than just a tree. She started to believe the house and garden were happy she was there.
Elle finds out she has inherited power through her bloodline. She was born between two worlds. Kaelren is a failed prince who promised Jo he would protect anything that went through the door to his realm. Elle will either save the realm or destroy it. She wasn't meant to have the marks of magic, so she has to learn what to do with them.
Don't all FMCs deserve a beetle who talks to them? Elle has a cosmic beetle buddy, Peeble who helps her and brings comedic relief, although the whole book is full of banter! Peeble is hilarious! The camaraderie makes you want to jump into the story and be included!
I appreciate how this realm is different from realms we typically read about in other books. It's refreshing to see new and creative ideas in stories. J.K.'s vivid imagination takes us to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as a romantasy book, where everything comes to life and we are swept away into their realm and don't want to leave! Ever!
"Something's always coming. The question is whether we're ready when it arrives." "... Sometimes you have to bleed to grow stronger." I love how characters in books really make you think about things in your own life.
"...I finally understood that nothing grows without being tended. Not plants. Not love. Not even yourself." "You can't control something that refuses to fit inside your definitions." You need to take care of yourself in order to grow.
"Sometimes you have to become the monster to save what you love."
"My anchor. My lighthouse."
"Find me in the spaces between seconds. I'll be in all the moments we should have had."
This book is filled with remarkable quotes that you need to read to appreciate yourself. It is an enchanting and immsersive experience, captivating from start to finish!
Wow! There are unexpected twists and turns that took me by surprise!! I don't want to spoil anything, so make sure to put this on your TBR! Ahhhhh! This book is a stunning read and brought me joy. The ending leaves me wanting to read book 2 right now to see what happens next! I loved it and I highly recommend!
Thank you J.K. Ross and BookFunnel for the eArc. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
A Throne in Bloom
J.K. Ross
November 25, 2025
A Throne in Bloom was a wild, unpredictable, confusing at times ride but fun.
Our FMC is thrust into a world she knows nothing about so the first 25-30% is really getting the reader semi looped in to what is happening. It’s a lot of story and world building right away, I found myself getting info overloaded but was able to get up to speed. The world itself if very interactive and I liked the idea that everything is alive.
The FMC is very resilient and I liked that she wasn’t ever a damsel in distress. Plus she has a cute little talking beetle sidekick.
The FMC is your dark and brooding type. Some of his dialogue with the FMC was repetitive which grated on me a bit. Their relationship does develop and I found I liked them more in the end.
Great side characters, I really enjoyed the glimpses into their backstory and their parts of the book a lot. And Kevin, I loved Kevin.
Lots of twists towards the ending, so I’ll be interested to see what book 2 holds. Thank you for the author for the ARC!
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November 17, 2025Please someone tell me this book is as good as the cover its gorgeousssssss <3
November 23, 2025
Where do I even begin!?!? This book is absolutely like nothing I have read! I loved every minute of it.
The first chapter had me rolling in memories of the past with my own great-grandmother who was the most precious person to me growing up. The way the author details things down to the dust bunnies floating in the air makes you feel like you are standing in the room experiencing it yourself! And this is just the first chapter!
The world building in the book is top notch. The world itself is so unique and I have yet to read anything remotely similar. The character development and growth is so beautiful.
I fell in love with all the characters! My favorite characters (not surprisingly) were 2 of the side characters, Peeble and Bryx! They are hilarious even in the worst times! Our FMC and MMC, Elle and Kaelran are also amazing in their own ways. Elle is strong, fierce and oh so sassy. Kaelran is broody, moody, sexy and so very protective.
The slow-burn between Elle and Kaelran had me screaming to get it over with but when the spice hit it was well worth the wait!
I especially love the life changing quotes and phrases throughout the book. As well as the perfect pacing with plenty of twists, turns and surprises throughout. I found myself highlighting entirely too much.
And can we take a minute just to appreciate the beauty that is the cover of this book!?!?
If you love unique world-building, slow-burn, spicy, unique magics, fantastic characters, enemies to lovers and found family then you will want to add this book to your TBR immediately!
Many thanks to the author for the opportunity to read this copy in advance. All opinions are my own.
The first chapter had me rolling in memories of the past with my own great-grandmother who was the most precious person to me growing up. The way the author details things down to the dust bunnies floating in the air makes you feel like you are standing in the room experiencing it yourself! And this is just the first chapter!
The world building in the book is top notch. The world itself is so unique and I have yet to read anything remotely similar. The character development and growth is so beautiful.
I fell in love with all the characters! My favorite characters (not surprisingly) were 2 of the side characters, Peeble and Bryx! They are hilarious even in the worst times! Our FMC and MMC, Elle and Kaelran are also amazing in their own ways. Elle is strong, fierce and oh so sassy. Kaelran is broody, moody, sexy and so very protective.
The slow-burn between Elle and Kaelran had me screaming to get it over with but when the spice hit it was well worth the wait!
I especially love the life changing quotes and phrases throughout the book. As well as the perfect pacing with plenty of twists, turns and surprises throughout. I found myself highlighting entirely too much.
And can we take a minute just to appreciate the beauty that is the cover of this book!?!?
If you love unique world-building, slow-burn, spicy, unique magics, fantastic characters, enemies to lovers and found family then you will want to add this book to your TBR immediately!
Many thanks to the author for the opportunity to read this copy in advance. All opinions are my own.
November 25, 2025
The blurb promised a cross between Alice in Wonderland and The Cruel Prince, and for once, the comparison is absolutely spot on, and I loved it.
The world is incredibly unique: sentient, hostile, and actively resistant to anything that doesn’t belong. It feels alive in the best and most unsettling way, and that sense of danger is layered beautifully throughout the story. The atmosphere alone makes this book worth reading.
The characters are wonderfully written, with diverse personalities that feel real and distinct. While both the FMC and MMC are solid leads, the true standout is Peeble. Peeble completely stole my heart. Their commentary had me laughing out loud, and nearly all of my favorite lines came from them.
This quote alone made the book for me:
“You’re seventy percent repression and thirty percent murder instinct wrapped in a very attractive package of doom.”
Absolute perfection.
So why not five stars? This is entirely a personal preference, not a flaw in the writing itself. I have a strong pet peeve about the repeated use of the word “regret” in descriptive passages. It only happened twice, but it pulled me out of the story both times.
That tiny detail aside, this was an imaginative, immersive, and highly enjoyable read. If you like dangerous worlds, morally complicated courts, and sharp-tongued side characters, I highly recommend picking this up.
The world is incredibly unique: sentient, hostile, and actively resistant to anything that doesn’t belong. It feels alive in the best and most unsettling way, and that sense of danger is layered beautifully throughout the story. The atmosphere alone makes this book worth reading.
The characters are wonderfully written, with diverse personalities that feel real and distinct. While both the FMC and MMC are solid leads, the true standout is Peeble. Peeble completely stole my heart. Their commentary had me laughing out loud, and nearly all of my favorite lines came from them.
This quote alone made the book for me:
“You’re seventy percent repression and thirty percent murder instinct wrapped in a very attractive package of doom.”
Absolute perfection.
So why not five stars? This is entirely a personal preference, not a flaw in the writing itself. I have a strong pet peeve about the repeated use of the word “regret” in descriptive passages. It only happened twice, but it pulled me out of the story both times.
That tiny detail aside, this was an imaginative, immersive, and highly enjoyable read. If you like dangerous worlds, morally complicated courts, and sharp-tongued side characters, I highly recommend picking this up.
November 25, 2025
This book was an emotional roller coaster in the best possible way. It pulled me through so many feelings—laughing, smiling, and even tearing up at times. The characters are incredibly easy to connect with, each of them growing and transforming into someone unique and unforgettable.
Beyond the immersive fantasy world, this story carries a powerful message: to never give up. It reminds you that it’s okay to try again, to try differently, and to keep moving forward—even if it takes seventeen attempts. Courage, persistence, and the support of those who believe in you (whether it’s a tiny beetle named Peeble or a wonderfully grumpy prince) can make all the difference.
This book is heartfelt, magical, and deeply inspiring. I’m grateful I had the chance to read it early.
All you need is an anchor and a lighthouse
Beyond the immersive fantasy world, this story carries a powerful message: to never give up. It reminds you that it’s okay to try again, to try differently, and to keep moving forward—even if it takes seventeen attempts. Courage, persistence, and the support of those who believe in you (whether it’s a tiny beetle named Peeble or a wonderfully grumpy prince) can make all the difference.
This book is heartfelt, magical, and deeply inspiring. I’m grateful I had the chance to read it early.
All you need is an anchor and a lighthouse
November 25, 2025
The world building, the banter, tests, slow burn, and who even knows if it was a HEA!?
This book was not like any other fantasy book I have ever read. New terms and creatures that blew my mind. I loved learning about the main characters journeys and even getting to know about the journeys of the side characters.
We get to travel through different courts throughout the realm where they gather allies and resources. We learn about how each of these places have one thing in common.
J.K. Ross definitely knew what she was doing writing this book. She did an impeccable job. I will continue reading anything she writes.
This book was not like any other fantasy book I have ever read. New terms and creatures that blew my mind. I loved learning about the main characters journeys and even getting to know about the journeys of the side characters.
We get to travel through different courts throughout the realm where they gather allies and resources. We learn about how each of these places have one thing in common.
J.K. Ross definitely knew what she was doing writing this book. She did an impeccable job. I will continue reading anything she writes.
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