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Forget-Her-Nots
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Amy Brecount White (Goodreads Author)
Something—some power—is blooming inside Laurel. She can use flowers to do things. Like bringing back lost memories. Or helping her friends ace tests. Or making people fall in love.
Laurel suspects her newfound ability has something to do with an ancient family secret, one that her mother meant to share with Laurel when the time was right. But then time ran out.
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...moreHardcover, 384 pages
Published
March 2nd 2010
by Greenwillow Books
(first published February 14th 2010)
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I was truly tempted to give this book a higher rating. The concept of Flowers having a language and some sort of power seemed interesting.
What I didn't like so much about it was the way Laurel goes about the flower situation. Laurel does have a unique ability with flowers but she keeps insisting that "My flowers are special." As if she liked her power not just because it helped people but because it made her special. And for some reason Laurel doesn't try to hide it. She ...more
What I didn't like so much about it was the way Laurel goes about the flower situation. Laurel does have a unique ability with flowers but she keeps insisting that "My flowers are special." As if she liked her power not just because it helped people but because it made her special. And for some reason Laurel doesn't try to hide it. She ...more
I want to make clear that though my review is going to sound like a bad one this really was not a bad read. It was enjoyable and you can tell that the author and the team around her definitley put a lot of thought and effort into this book. Each part starts with a nice quote and the author sprinkles in poetry and mentions other stories that are well known into the book. It is well written but ratings do not have to do with how a book is written, but how much the reader enjoyed it.
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I liked how this book had romance,sadness,and moments where I could rlate to this book. I loved how some parts wanted me to throw the book because of what someone did. I loved how I could really get in to the book and really understand it. When I was reading this book it gave me power and strength, and everything I needed to know about life right now. How it is going to be rough in the beginning and people are goin to talk about you and hurt you. You can't give up on faih, you have to push throu...more
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t I was somewhat aware of, but didn't realize the intensity of the subject. The history behind the language is incredibly fascinating. I loved the hidden meanings behind flowers and how they were used to convey a message when words couldn't be shared privately. I think that was my favorite aspect of the entire novel. And I thought it was brilliant of of Amy Brecount White to incorporate the 'Flowerspeak' dynamic from such a simple element. It's a realistic story with just a little dust of magic,...more
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“Every flower has a secret” and this book revealed some of those magical secrets. I loved learning all about Flower Power and the history behind it. The lilies were my favorite – maybe because Laurel’s mother was named Lily.
Another treat? There were times when other classic stories were brought up. Since I have read the children’s versions of quite a few classics, it was cool to see them in this book. Oh, and little poems here-and-there added even more to the story.
Laurel seemed to ...more
“Every flower has a secret” and this book revealed some of those magical secrets. I loved learning all about Flower Power and the history behind it. The lilies were my favorite – maybe because Laurel’s mother was named Lily.
Another treat? There were times when other classic stories were brought up. Since I have read the children’s versions of quite a few classics, it was cool to see them in this book. Oh, and little poems here-and-there added even more to the story.
Laurel seemed to ...more
Don't be fooled by the simplistic cover - there is a lot going on in Forget-Her-Nots that will keep you turning the pages to see what exactly is going on with Laurel and the flowers. From the jacket summary (different from the synopsis above), I completely did not pick up on the "magical" vibe - I just figured that the flowers were more like the coffee drinks in The Espressologist and the matchmaking went from there. How far from the truth was I!
I'm not sure if enough time w...more
I'm not sure if enough time w...more
Ughhhhh, I got through the second chapter and I was starting to wonder if a knife in my neck would be less painful. Dramatic? Maybe. But it really describes the depth of my loathing for this book. The writing was amateur. It was written to the very youngest YA reader. The concept was kind of interesting, but presented in a completely boring and unlikable way. Really? Magic flowers? I'm almost missing the angsty vamp books... almost. The protagonist was completely unlikable. She needed to grow a ...more
When I received an ARC of FORGET-HER-NOTS from a friend, I peeked past its pink cover, a little unsure whether I'd connect with fourteen-year-old Laurel's story--I usually read novels with older characters and edgier plots. After giving FORGET-HER-NOTS a try, I'll say two things: (1) Yes, Forget-Her-Nots will likely appeal to younger girls, though older readers looking for a sweet story about friendship, flowers, and first romance will find this book a treat. (2) I must confess to staying up lat...more
Laurel has been passing the time since her mother's death trying to cope and heal at Avondale School, her new boarding school and her mother's alma mater. On her fourteenth birthday, she receives a letter from her mother and mysterious bouquet of flowers that seem to ignite her special, intense feelings near flowers, and slowly she discovers her ability of Flower-speaking—magically enhancing the meaning of flowers to influence the lives of people around her. Laurel is giddy to discover her abili...more
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Laurel’s mother was always really into flowers, but she’s recently died, leaving Laurel with tons of questions about her mysterious new “flower power”. At her new school, her bouquets have caused teachers to fall in love and helped her friends ace their tests – but Laurel doesn’t really know what she’s doing and the wrong flowers used at the wrong time could cause chaos…
Both my mother and grandmother were avid gardeners and tried to interest me in botany. It never took. After read...more
Both my mother and grandmother were avid gardeners and tried to interest me in botany. It never took. After read...more
Flowers have different meanings and messages? People used to send other people flowers as messages before text messages and e-mails. I never knew that! I had always heard like "A lily for purity" but I thought that people just said that and it caught on. No! As Laurel explains there is a whole language of flowers that no one these days ever knows of.
This language is the sort of main topic of the whole book. Which took me awhile to get a hang on. I was always thinking like "...more
This language is the sort of main topic of the whole book. Which took me awhile to get a hang on. I was always thinking like "...more
Fourteen year old Laurel is understandably grieving her mother's death from cancer and leaves home to attend a boarding school called Avondale. It just so happens that Avondale is the school that many of the females on her maternal side attended. And the family history with the school seems to involve the magical powers they have with flowers.
Here at Avondale, Laurel starts off as the loner student, but things quickly change after she does a report on Victorian flower lore for her En...more
Here at Avondale, Laurel starts off as the loner student, but things quickly change after she does a report on Victorian flower lore for her En...more
In this book above all else you learn that "with great power comes great responsability." Just because you have the power to make something happen does always make it the best choice. Laurel fights to undersand powers she doesn't understand. As she becomes more seeked she fights to keep up with everyone's wishes with a power she thinks she understands.
She also discovers that powers cannot just be used for yourself but for those around you. Just because you are the one who...more
She also discovers that powers cannot just be used for yourself but for those around you. Just because you are the one who...more
Forget-Her-Nots is a wonderful debut novel. It’s all about flowers and the magic that it holds. When I saw that this book was available to read throughout the international book tours, I grabbed my chance.
Laurel is a 14 year old girl who had to deal with a lot of pain. She lost her mother and she doesn’t has a real good relationship with her father. To me she felt like a lost girl who was looking for something to hold on too. When she finds out that she has a gift, a magical gift, a ...more
Laurel is a 14 year old girl who had to deal with a lot of pain. She lost her mother and she doesn’t has a real good relationship with her father. To me she felt like a lost girl who was looking for something to hold on too. When she finds out that she has a gift, a magical gift, a ...more
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When I found out that Forget-her-nots was about flowers I jumped at the chance to read this book. I love flowers and I love the whole concept of the 'language of flowers'. It was a really good book. The flowers in the book made for such an interesting and unique story.
The book was written in quite a simple language so it didn't take too long to read through the book. I would say that this book is probably for a younger young adult audience just because the story is written quite sim...more
The book was written in quite a simple language so it didn't take too long to read through the book. I would say that this book is probably for a younger young adult audience just because the story is written quite sim...more
I got halfway through as of today, and doubt I'll be getting back to it.
I liked the premise. I distinctly remembered stumbling along a FictionPress story about a 19th century romance that was all done through the flower messages, but I could never find that piece again. So when I picked this up, I kind of thought it would be like that. And while I did enjoy the helpful glossary with the meanings for flowers (fun fact: daisy means innocence!), that was pretty much it.
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I liked the premise. I distinctly remembered stumbling along a FictionPress story about a 19th century romance that was all done through the flower messages, but I could never find that piece again. So when I picked this up, I kind of thought it would be like that. And while I did enjoy the helpful glossary with the meanings for flowers (fun fact: daisy means innocence!), that was pretty much it.
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I picked this book up at my last Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group meeting (SOYAMRG). It was one of the last books left on the table and I was trying to be helpful and read a few extra books. It didn't sound like a bad book and really, the premise behind the book is a good one. A young girl uses flowers to try to help her friends but it backfires and she learns to use her gifts for good and in the right places. But, there are so many problems with this book. First, the se...more
This is a light, flowery, magical story. I think it is more middle grade than young adult, but thats okay. I don't feel like the book had a lot of depth. I think it could have but it didn't really go there. Yes, we know that Laurel missed her mom, but I never really felt any of her pain. And the whole secret could have been delved more into--just what her specific gift was and about her mother's as well. I also never really got why Laurel was so into Justin except that he stook up for her ...more
Summary: Laurel is desperately missing her mother, who recently died. She is now attending Avondale, her mother's former school in the hopes of remaining close to her. While there her interest in flowers increases as she learns about the language of flowers and seems to develop surprising powers.
Thoughts: I had earlier seen reviews of this around so I picked it up at the library. My favorite aspect of the book was the information about the language of flowers. I knew a little bit abo...more
Thoughts: I had earlier seen reviews of this around so I picked it up at the library. My favorite aspect of the book was the information about the language of flowers. I knew a little bit abo...more
As the book opens, Laurel is mourning the loss of her mother to cancer. She’s separated herself from her friends, first emotionally and now physically by enrolling at Avondale, and making new friends hasn’t been easy. Though one girl does become a good friend fairly early in the book, she is still very closed off to those around her. This is understandable, but it also made it difficult to feel connected to Laurel.
Other than this newfound ability to seemingly influence those around her u...more
Other than this newfound ability to seemingly influence those around her u...more
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The main character is Laurel. Her mother had recently dead from cancer but she left a letter to Laurel to read. It had the sentence ' lily the return of happiness'. Laurel now goes to a boarding school, Avondale High school. Her friends are Kate and her cousin, Rose.
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I really like this book now because It taught me a lot. I had no idea that each flower meant something when you give it to someone. Laurel has a gift; she can use flowers to help people. She can even smell the beautiful...more
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I really like this book now because It taught me a lot. I had no idea that each flower meant something when you give it to someone. Laurel has a gift; she can use flowers to help people. She can even smell the beautiful...more
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Forget-Her-Nots is a fresh and fun debut novel.
At the beginning of the novel, I didn't quite know what to expect. As soon as Laurel began her Language of Flowers presentation for one of her classes, however, my curiosity took hold of me and the pages kept turning. The characters in this story were lively, and fun. Rose, Laurel's cousin, was my favorite because she was just so honest and kind. Laurel came across as sweet, while she did have her moments of being not-so-nice (which I t...more
At the beginning of the novel, I didn't quite know what to expect. As soon as Laurel began her Language of Flowers presentation for one of her classes, however, my curiosity took hold of me and the pages kept turning. The characters in this story were lively, and fun. Rose, Laurel's cousin, was my favorite because she was just so honest and kind. Laurel came across as sweet, while she did have her moments of being not-so-nice (which I t...more
This started out okay, but I did have some issues with it. First of all, there were too many characters or perhaps they were just not well-defined characters. I started to get confused as to who was who in the plot and there seemed to be a lot of throwaway characters who were just there to fill in space or something.
The writing was also unclear at times. What just happened? How did we get here? Did I miss a page?
And the prom scene was ridiculous. Not funny, nor suspensefu...more
The writing was also unclear at times. What just happened? How did we get here? Did I miss a page?
And the prom scene was ridiculous. Not funny, nor suspensefu...more
a young girl, grieving for her late mother, starts at a boarding school and begins to discover her talent with flowers when she presents an English assignment on the Victorian language of flowers. Her knowledge is just enough to keep getting her into one kind of trouble or another for the entire semester.
I would have given this 4 stars if the writing werent quite so awkward and somewhat disjointed. i'm not surprised that this is is the author's first novel, and there were a number of...more
I would have given this 4 stars if the writing werent quite so awkward and somewhat disjointed. i'm not surprised that this is is the author's first novel, and there were a number of...more
I'm giving this book 1.5 stars for a number of reasons, the least of which is that it had so much potential that was lost in a boring plot, an unlikable main character, very little to no character development, and hackneyed writing. I may sound harsh, but it's only because I was so excited at the start of this story, which goes a little something like this:
Laurel Whelan is the new girl at Avondale, a boarding school that's home to a very large number of mean girls (they're mean, but al...more
Laurel Whelan is the new girl at Avondale, a boarding school that's home to a very large number of mean girls (they're mean, but al...more
Forget-Her-Nots was a sweet story beautifully woven into a quite an original novel. Laurel Whelan's ability to bring out the magic in flowers is very unique and like no other. Amy Brecount White takes the language of flowers to a whole new level. I thought she wrote very fluidly and every time she described the flowers I swore I could smell them too.
Amy's characters were pretty good also. People like Rose, Justin, Ms. Suarez, Kate, and Tara were very easily recognizable. Although I ...more
Amy's characters were pretty good also. People like Rose, Justin, Ms. Suarez, Kate, and Tara were very easily recognizable. Although I ...more
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R. J. Anderson
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I thought the idea of a girl who has a magical ability to influence people through the language of flowers was intriguing. And it's good enough that I finished it in a couple days. However, the characters and situations just aren't fully realized. Laurel seemed a bit whiney and self-obsessed at times. I would have liked the relationships with the dad and with the bully Tara to be less two-dimensional. Her friend Kate was one of the best characters in the book; the scenes with Kate really ha...more
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