Shadowscent #1: The Darkest Bloom by P M Freestone (author)

Perfume. Poison. Power. Epic YA bliss to set your senses on fire. In the empire of Aramtesh, scent has power. It can change destinies, topple rulers and trigger wars. Perfume is a highly prized and dangerous thing. And now its time has come. The crown prince lies poisoned, and his rivals are tearing up the empire. Enter Rakel – a poor village girl with a talent for fragrances. Step up Ash, the prince’s loyal bodyguard. As this unlikely pair race across the empire in a desperate bid to brew an antidote, they’ll have to unlock ancient secrets – and sniff out buried truths from their own pasts…

• Lush, beguiling YA fantasy woven through with romance

• Perfect for fans of Ink and The Sin-Eater’s Daughter

• Sensual and lyrical writing by an exciting debut author

• P.M. Freestone is a Scottish Book Trust Award winner

*Please note this book contains language more suitable for older readers.