Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, 5 stars

[NancyJ]

This was a re-read for me. This has been reviewed here recently, so I won't summarize the plot. The book has more substance than you might expect from the light fluffy title, and it's a very satisfying read. I highly recommend this book. It's perfect for the psychological tag even though it's not obvious.

I loved it just as much as the first time, perhaps even more, because I understood some of the psychological dynamics a little better than I did when I was younger (especially re Elizabeth). It still had a lot of suspense for me because I couldn't remember important details revealed in the last half of the book ((view spoiler)[ who set the fire, why she hid, and the ending (hide spoiler)]). My favorite part is still the method that she uses when helping couples to choose wedding flowers. It seems magical but it has a strong psychological grounding. I recommend the process to anyone planning a wedding or a life. It reminded me a little of the parties that Clair planned in Garden Spells (which were magic).