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Rhordyn

To Bleed a Crystal Bloom To Flame a Wild Flower To Snap a Silver Stem by Sarah A. Parker

Crystal Bloom series

the possessive mystery who always knows more than orlaith does.

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the line that explains him

“Mates, Orlaith, are a fairy tale.”
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To Bleed a Crystal Bloom cover
spice level: 🌶

the book behind him

To Bleed a Crystal Bloom

by Sarah A. Parker

  • captor x captive
  • fated mates
  • slow burn

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rhordyn is absolutely who you think is.

masculine, possessive, controlling, and very mysterious, and the main appeal is that he always feels like he knows way more than orlaith does.

honestly, he probably knows way more than we do too, which is frustrating, but also exactly why i kept reading.

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Rhordyn quotes

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“Mates, Orlaith, are a fairy tale.”

— To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker
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“You’re going to be the death of me.”

— To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker
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“You’ll never be rid of me. You may not have a shadow, but you’re chained to mine for eternity.”

— To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker
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frequently asked questions

who is Rhordyn?
rhordyn is the masculine, possessive, controlling, mysterious mmc at the center of orlaith’s story. he always feels like he knows way more about her power and their connection than she does.
what book is Rhordyn from?
rhordyn is from sarah a. parker’s crystal bloom series. start with to bleed a crystal bloom, then read to snap a silver stem and to flame a wild flower.
how old is Rhordyn?
i mean he's old damn, like centuries.
who is Rhordyn's love interest?
orlaith. their dynamic has captivity, possession, obsession, a power imbalance, and fated-mate energy, while she is still very naive about her own power and their connection.
does Rhordyn end up with Orlaith?
masculine, possessive, controlling, intense, and mysterious. basically, he knows something orlaith does not, and i would also like to know what it is.
where can i find the best Rhordyn quotes?
find Rhordyn's best quotes (and my favorites) here.