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emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Muse for an advanced copy of the audiobook!
Eloise has experienced some personal trauma in her life over the past 10 years, so when she reads about a position tending the flowers in the garden of paradise where no children are allowed, she jumps at the chance to apply. The garden and all of its mysteries, as well as the other tenants, help her on a journey of healing - but what price is she willing to pay to follow its strange rules?
This book takes readers on a journey about relationships, happiness and misery and ultimately, the meaning we give to life. The story is full of secrets, mysteries, mythology and more as Eloise balances curiosity and concern with the pleasure of living in a healing garden.
I would classify this as a cozy book with some mystery, though there are some darker elements to the story and in the characters' past (see trigger warnings). I enjoyed the mythological elements (though at times I wish I was more well read about the various deities - not crucial to the storyline) and I enjoyed the magical realism.
The audiobook narrator did well with character voices and had a wonderful french accent. I felt like the pacing was good as well (though I usually listen at 1.5-1.75x speed). I would recommend it for audiobook listeners!
Eloise has experienced some personal trauma in her life over the past 10 years, so when she reads about a position tending the flowers in the garden of paradise where no children are allowed, she jumps at the chance to apply. The garden and all of its mysteries, as well as the other tenants, help her on a journey of healing - but what price is she willing to pay to follow its strange rules?
This book takes readers on a journey about relationships, happiness and misery and ultimately, the meaning we give to life. The story is full of secrets, mysteries, mythology and more as Eloise balances curiosity and concern with the pleasure of living in a healing garden.
I would classify this as a cozy book with some mystery, though there are some darker elements to the story and in the characters' past (see trigger warnings). I enjoyed the mythological elements (though at times I wish I was more well read about the various deities - not crucial to the storyline) and I enjoyed the magical realism.
The audiobook narrator did well with character voices and had a wonderful french accent. I felt like the pacing was good as well (though I usually listen at 1.5-1.75x speed). I would recommend it for audiobook listeners!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Death, Incest, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury