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The Alchemy of Flowers: A Novel
by Laura Resau
slow-paced
Audiobook
The Alchemy of Flowers follows Eloise Bourne, who abruptly leaves her life in Colorado behind to move to an enigmatic, walled estate in France. Tasked with tending to its lush, otherworldly gardens, Eloise must navigate not only the château's strict rules and eccentric residents, but also the lingering shadows of her past.
As Eloise learns to live within the estate’s surreal rhythm, she begins to confront the deep trauma of infertility and child loss. Surrounded by others who are also carrying quiet griefs, she discovers a path toward healing, renewal, and the fragile hope of a second chance.
Resau navigates difficult emotional terrain with tenderness and courage, shedding light on subjects rarely explored in such depth. While the poetic style and symbolism will resonate deeply with some readers, I found the pacing slow and the narrative too abstract to fully hold my attention.
Advanced reader copy provided by Harper Muse and Harper Muse Audio. All opinions are my own.
The Alchemy of Flowers follows Eloise Bourne, who abruptly leaves her life in Colorado behind to move to an enigmatic, walled estate in France. Tasked with tending to its lush, otherworldly gardens, Eloise must navigate not only the château's strict rules and eccentric residents, but also the lingering shadows of her past.
As Eloise learns to live within the estate’s surreal rhythm, she begins to confront the deep trauma of infertility and child loss. Surrounded by others who are also carrying quiet griefs, she discovers a path toward healing, renewal, and the fragile hope of a second chance.
Resau navigates difficult emotional terrain with tenderness and courage, shedding light on subjects rarely explored in such depth. While the poetic style and symbolism will resonate deeply with some readers, I found the pacing slow and the narrative too abstract to fully hold my attention.
Advanced reader copy provided by Harper Muse and Harper Muse Audio. All opinions are my own.