Magic out of balance. A world on the brink. A second-chance love at the worst possible time. The night of her mother's wake, Thea Xander pushed Keio away. Nine months later, Keio returns to Wavecrest just as her magic unexpectedly awakens. Meanwhile, gloom surges tearing through the city worsen. Her late mother's tenebral research may be the key to stopping them. As Thea unearths secrets about the tenebral project and struggles to control her powers, her feelings for Keio blossom. But mastering her newfound abilities means leaving the only home she has ever known and Keio. Forever. Beyond the Bloom is a slow-burn NA romantasy featuring magic, otherworldly technology, and impossible choices. Book One of the Gloomborne Series. Perfect for readers of character-driven stories with slow-burn romance.