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The Alchemy of Flowers: A Novel
by Laura Resau
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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:
Complicated
A garden of healing, after divorce and infertility, found family, magic realism, and a little bit of gothic drama? I enjoyed this mix of enchanted healing medieval garden and modern gothic mystery. The lush garden sounded so lovely, I’ve been inspired to visit my local botanical garden museum.
I listened to the audiobook, which was fun because the narrator used French accents when speaking English at times. It helped keep my mind rooted in France where it’s set.
If you are open to magical realism (like Ashley Poston), are open to hearing about a difficult infertility journey and the healing thereafter, and can handle some spooky elements, check out this book!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me a free copy in exchange for this review.
I listened to the audiobook, which was fun because the narrator used French accents when speaking English at times. It helped keep my mind rooted in France where it’s set.
If you are open to magical realism (like Ashley Poston), are open to hearing about a difficult infertility journey and the healing thereafter, and can handle some spooky elements, check out this book!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me a free copy in exchange for this review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Violence
Minor: Rape