Well, I have to say this is one of the most educational fiction books I have ever read. I know more about Botany and the correct names for plants and their parts than I ever wanted to know. And that became the problem for me with this book. The book is heavily laced with the main characters devotion to Botany and thus made it a little boring for this reader who frankly is not at all interested in Botany.
Overall, the story line kind of got lost in all the flower related jargon and way of thinking. When everything from proper etiquette to finding a husband is approached by comparing it to something you are familiar with, like a flower, then it becomes very difficult and frustrating. Charlotte does not want, nor does she think she needs a husband but her father and Uncle are bound and determined that she should stop doing what she considers her life's work and find a husband. It is a rocky road to matrimony for sure but is there a husband at the end of the road? Can Charlotte find a way to continue doing what she loves and have a happily ever after? Well, it will take you to almost the end of the book to find out.
I have read all of the books by this author and I have to say this book was not one of my favorites. It was apparent she did a lot of research for this book and while I appreciate her dedication to getting the facts right there were just too many references to the proper names to make this book interesting as a fiction book. It bordered on a textbook for me and at times I was completely lost. I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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