A review by kayleenm7
Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell

hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.5

I picked this up in an attempt to brighten up my boom shelf between some solemn, dark nonfiction reads. As other readers have noted it can be a bit repetitive and parts of the story feel incomplete or less fleshed out. The world building was lacking, however the setting still felt like a warm hug. It was cozy and comforting and nostalgic and (mostly) lighthearted. Bakewell did infuse into the story a strong advocacy for mental health support and perhaps a call for certain systems in the real world to be reformed to better help others and I strongly appreciate that. The cast of characters were diverse and lovable. Really love the LGBTQ+ representation!!! 
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