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Laura Resau

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Laura Resau is the author of The Alchemy of Flowers, The River Muse, and eleven acclaimed books for children and teens. Her books have garnered nineteen starred trade reviews, five Colorado Book Awards, and spots on “best-of” book lists from Oprah, School Library Journal, and the American Library Association. Trilingual, she’s lived in Provence and Oaxaca, and has a background in cultural anthropology, languages, and ESL. She teaches graduate creative writing at Western Colorado University. You might find her writing in her cozy vintage trailer in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she lives with her rock-hound husband, musician son, wild husky, and a hundred house plants.

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Red Glass

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The Lightning Queen

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What the Moon Saw

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The Alchemy of Flowers

3.68 avg rating — 1,208 ratings — published 2025 — 6 editions
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Star in the Forest

3.92 avg rating — 835 ratings — published 2010 — 16 editions
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4.09 avg rating — 319 ratings — published 2019 — 8 editions
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The Alchemy of Flowers: Interview with Laura

Tell us about your own experiences in the South of France!

I had the joy of living in Aix-en-Provence for my junior year abroad, and I still remain close to my wonderful French host family. I visit them as often as possible, and feel fortunate to bond with my French maman through food! She’s a truly magnificent cook—I especially adore her Provenҫal dishes—and some of the gourmet meals in the bo

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The River Muse by Laura Resau
"Just like in her previous novel, Laura’s writing pulled me in and would not let go. An atmospheric, magical, and beautiful way of writing. I loved the idea of finding music in nature, the eccentric neighbors, the feeling of a bit of magic, and the fo" Read more of this review »
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"This book surprised me in the best way! I won it from a Goodreads giveaway, thank you to the publisher! I didn't know what to expect, but I enjoyed it immensely. It was beautifully written, with vibrant characters, and a rich landscape. I got emotion" Read more of this review »
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A gripping and moving story of secrets, regrets, and ultimately, redemption. This would make a wonderful book club pick!
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This book swept me right into the heart-wrenching struggles of a family in Colorado who is desperately trying to stay connected to the land and to each other, despite larger socioeconomic forces tearing them apart.

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"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars
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Narrated by Cassandra Campbell

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Muse, and Laura Resau for the advance listening copy. All thoughts are my own.

This one started a little slow for me, but once it found its footi" Read more of this review »
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"I loved this book…..I did the audiobook.
The narrator did a great job in my opinion. I saw it described as whimsical….that fits.
There could also be some trigger warnings as there is talk of mental and verbal abuse from her ex.

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“I see that if you try to fit someone in a box, she might slip through the seams like water and become her own river.”
Laura Resau, The Queen of Water

“Power is a tricky thing, mija. It can lift you up high on its wings and up into the sky where you feel invincible. But sometimes you forget the bigger thing that makes you fly. Without God, without love, you fall. You stop being grateful and humble, and you fall." pg. 230”
Laura Resau, The Indigo Notebook

“Life is the ultimate artistic masterpiece, and it's up to you, the creator, to make it as wildly dazzling as possible.”
Laura Resau, The Indigo Notebook

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message 1: by Kunj

Kunj HELLO! :)
i'd just like to recommend "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy (Winner of the Booker Prize). I hope you cherish it as much as I did.
ABSOLUTELY MIND-BOGGLING.


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