A review by singsinthecar
The Floral Arrangement by Elizabeth Luly

funny 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

4.25

The Floral Arrangement is the third book in Elizabeth Luly's Sapphire Springs series. It isn't a requirement to have read the previous two, but their main characters do appear in this one. Olivia (one of the MCs) is the sister of Blake (one of the MCs in Not Just Gal Pals), and it was amusing to read about her coming out process.

The ice queen trope played heavily in the introduction of the other MC of Roz, and it made some of her farming mishaps even funnier. I liked how her demeanor softened as she had more experiences with learning how to care for the farm with the various employees and animals (Thelma and Louise were especially hilarious cows).

I found joy in the main plot of fake dating plus enemies-to-lovers between Olivia and Roz. They had to establish boundaries as well as plan out behaviors, and then those slowly changed as their relationship did. I definitely found myself rooting for them as the story progressed.

This book made me want to visit a farm, and also wish Red Tractor Farm was a real place. I enjoyed the interactions between the main characters and the side characters, and the book was a very fun read. 

Thanks to NetGalley, Victory Editing, and the author for the opportunity to read and review the ARC of this book.
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