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laysbookdncoverd's review
5.0
Breathtaking
Throughly enjoyed this book. It was fun, deep, sweet, and enjoyable! I really enjoyed all of the puns and fun Chapter names!
Throughly enjoyed this book. It was fun, deep, sweet, and enjoyable! I really enjoyed all of the puns and fun Chapter names!
tatyanavogt's review
3.0
This was a cute YA romance with some light enemies to lovers vibes. I didn't LOVE it but I did have a good time.
whatrachyreads's review
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
bonko's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
smalltownbookmom's review
4.0
I LOVED this YA debut from Canadian author Farah Heron! This story features Tahira, an aspiring fashion designer who decides to spend the summer working with her Aunt and her flower shop. Big city girl meets small town magic, Tahira initially clashes with Rowan but the two slowly bond as they work together on a flower design competition. I really, really enjoyed this #ownvoices YA summer love story! Highly recommended for fans of Sunny Song will never be famous. The author wasn't afraid to address issues of microaggressions or racism in the fashion industry and does a great job writing about a relatable teen social media influencer. Great on audio, this was one of my favorite YA reads of 2021!
scottishlindsay's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
intenselydistracted's review
5.0
It took me several chapters to get into this book, but I was hooked once I did. It starts out a bit too YA (and I questioned if I'd outgrown this genre), but I quickly changed my mind as the story progressed. I loved the relationships and interactions throughout as well as the main character's journey.
This was a very enjoyable read and I'd recommend it to anyone that: likes YA, is a sewist, loves flowers, and/or appreciates reading in color.
This was a very enjoyable read and I'd recommend it to anyone that: likes YA, is a sewist, loves flowers, and/or appreciates reading in color.
z_brarian's review
4.0
I loved this book. Should be 4.5 stars. A totally different “enemies to lovers” trope…a social media fashion influencer and a “Plant Boy”…what could go wrong?? This book gave me all the feels. The will they/won’t they, the Pride and Prejudice vibe. The unrequited love between the sister and Plant Boy’s best female friend. The funny Ts. The family pressures to do what they think is right, which isn’t necessarily what is right for you. I also liked how the author focused on the pressures of social media and the toll it takes on people to get that next like, that latest connection to advance their presence. And all the flowers! I could picture the gardens that Rowan created. I also appreciated how the author dug into the background of garden design and how botany and gardening comes together to create beautiful flowers variations.