To Snap a Silver Stem by Sarah A. Parker (Hardback)

A new 2026 edition of the dark romantasy Rapunzel reimagining from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of When the Moon Hatched.

Once, her world felt controlled and sheltered, defined by rules and boundaries that kept her protected from danger. Everything changed the moment she crossed the Safety Line, setting her on a path toward a political union with a man she barely understands.

Now surrounded by power struggles, fragile alliances, and growing unrest, she is forced into a dangerous role where every decision carries consequences. Deadly creatures continue spreading across the continent, and securing the support needed to stop them may come at the cost of peace itself.

Under constant scrutiny, she carefully hides the damage and anger building beneath the surface. Every appearance, every smile, and every calculated step becomes part of a performance designed to protect her secrets. But the man watching her most closely refuses to look away.

Changed and relentless, he searches for cracks in the walls she has built around herself, threatening to uncover truths she would rather keep buried.

As hidden motives emerge and tensions continue to rise, the weight of past mistakes becomes impossible to ignore. Fear once ruled her life, but now she is determined to confront it, no matter the cost.

Blending dark fantasy, romance, political tension, and emotional turmoil, this sequel expands the world of Crystal Bloom with dangerous secrets, shifting loyalties, and intense personal conflict.