Of Earthly Delights - by Goldy Moldavsky (Hardcover)

About the Book

After her family moves to Connecticut, high school senior and aspiring artist Rose falls for wealthy, handsome Hart, whose family's mysterious, sprawling garden hides a sinister secret.

Book Synopsis

"An obsessive love story that's as lush and twisty as a hedge maze -- and as iridescent as a pond sparkling in the moonlight." -- E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud

Here is a contemporary YA gothic romance about a dark family secret, a lush, mysterious garden, and a love that never dies, from New York Times bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky.

Aspiring artist Rose Pauly is not happy moving from her home in New York City right before her senior year of high school. But on her first miserable day in Connecticut, she meets Hart Hargrove. The two share an immediate, undeniable connection.

Hart introduces Rose to his slice of paradise-the immense private garden nestled behind the Hargrove family mansion. There, the two spend a fever dream of a summer together. But as their bond blossoms into love, Rose can't shake the feeling that all is not as it seems.

When Rose uncovers the truth about the garden, she's forced to question how genuine her love story truly is. But Hart can't bear to lose Rose, and he will stop at nothing to save their relationship.

Posing haunting questions about beauty and desire, this is an atmospheric and darkly romantic tale that will enthrall readers.

Review Quotes

"An obsessive love story that's as lush and twisty as a hedge maze -- and as iridescent as a pond sparkling in the moonlight." -- E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud

"Addictive, haunting, and dangerously sexy, Of Earthly Delights is my newest obsession, and Goldy Moldavsky is an unrivaled talent." --Michelle Hodkin, NYT-bestselling author of The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer trilogy

"...sumptuous prose conjures vivid imagery and a dreamlike vibe that complement the darkly fantastical plot"--Publisher's Weekly

'...avoids the strict morality of a by-the-book warning to be careful what you wish for, instead offering a compassionate look at why we yearn for impossible things."--BCCB

"Moldovsky's narrative is fresh and thought-provoking, packing a powerful, haunting punch." --Booklist

About the Author

Goldy Moldavsky was born in Lima, Peru, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where she lives with her family. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Boy Band, No Good Deed, The Mary Shelley Club, and Lord of the Fly Fest. Some of her influences include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the esteemed works of John Irving, and the Mexican telenovelas she grew up watching with her mother.