A review by the_sentimentality_of_books
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

I found this book difficult to read because of the protaganist: Victoria doesn't fight battles, doesn't slay dragons, doesn't wave a banner. Mostly, she is passive. Even when threatened with homelessness, she does nothing.
I stuck with it in hopes that the final chapter would show her finally taking steps.
The book would have been over a lot more quickly if most of the characters had sought mich-needed mental health support.