How many Victorias are out there that do not thrive or survive? I can't even fathom it.Įven though this novel had some dark themes, I think everyone enjoyed the read.Ĭam from Culinary Adventures with Camilla was first up on December 2 with her post. How did she survive and even thrive (though some would argue that last point)? (Maybe that's why I state I did not enjoy it.) On my second reading of the novel, I could not get past the outrageous pain, danger, and psychological issues that Victoria deals with. I had totally forgotten the pain and emotion of Part 4.

In my head, I remembered a happy ending early on. While rereading for this event, I was struck with just how much of the plot I had forgotten. Just suffice it to say that Victoria has to work through some 'mommy issues.' To discuss it further would be a spoiler. I didn't like Part 4 as much as the first three sections of the book. I don't know if I would have enjoyed the book as much if Diffenbaugh had gone over to the mystical side. Victoria's 'gift' with the language of flowers is more of her education and knowledge versus a mystical talent. Her gift lands her a job with a local florist and allows her to reconnect with her past while visiting the flower market. But, she has the 'language of flowers' to fall back on. Victoria has aged-out of the foster care system and finds herself homeless and without any job prospects.

The Language of Flowers is a cross between White Oleander (because of the foster care system depiction) and Garden Spells (because of the power of the flowers). I did love this book.even with all the coincidence.even with all the improbability.even with the sometimes dark themes.

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