Isabel in Bloom by Mae Respicio romantasy book box and then I loved myself

and then I loved myself

"The book that got me into hockey romance

and kept everyone out

a young mage is captured by her mortal enemy bent on exacting revenge

They strive to stay away from one another - a challenging task in the confines of their small hometown

Isabel in Bloom by Mae Respicio romantasy book box and then I loved myselfA middle school girl discovers a connection between her home in the Philippines and her new home in the U. S. through a special garden in this sweet and heartfelt novel [that] explores how bumpy beginnings can offer chances for new growth (The New York Times) A National Council of Teachers of English Recommended Book Twelve year old Isabel is the new kid in her San Francisco middle school. Its the first time in many years that shell be living with her