Siri Mitchell’s books were difficult for me to like at first.
She deals with gritty, unpleasant subjects at times, and her characters don’t always have happy endings.
As much as I may like edgy or “out there” books, I still love and cling to my happy endings.
For the longest time, every book of hers I anxiously read, sobbing at the bittersweet end, swearing it was my last Siri Mitchell book.
Then the next one would come out. And I would read it.
I have a list of roughly ten authors who I will read anything they write. I have introduced you to most of them.
Siri Mitchell is on that list.
And I could not put Like a Flower in Bloom down.
Set in England during a time of strict society rules and revered yet eccentric scientific families, Like a Flower in Bloom invites you into the life of Charlotte, a botanist who thinks her life will continue forever as her father’s assistant–until he and her uncle decide she needs to perform her “womanly duty” and marry and have a family.
Charlotte is horrified yet determined to prove her worth to her father, certain he will soon beg for her to stay.
But she didn’t count on Edward. Seamlessly taking her place–and perhaps even doing a better job than she ever did–Edward nudges her aside as she attempts to fit in with society, something she has never had a part of before.
Blunt, honest, and unconventional, Charlotte bumbles her way through society–and sheds lights on quite a few unknown (to me, anyway) facts of history.
Siri Mitchell does not fail to delight in this excellent novel, and you will most likely learn more about botany than you ever did before. (Unless you are a botanist, of course.) :)
I enjoyed it, and I hope you will as well!
If you would like to see more this author has written, or learn more about her, visit her at www.sirimitchell.com.
Off to read (or write) my next book! :)
Happy reading!
In Him,
Michele
Christina Banks
I love Siri’s book too! She has an amazing way of getting right into the mind of the character. I thought Charlotte was very courageous in the way she didn’t bend to the pressure to preform to other people’s expectations. She was true to who she was, even though she was eccentric. Why do we think eccentricity is bad?
Michele
Being eccentric is not bad at all! It adds spice to life. :) (I’m so sorry I didn’t see your comment earlier–I approved it and everything and somehow missed it!) Charlotte was truly a unique and enjoyable character–I’m so glad you loved the book too! Have a marvelous day! :)
Siri Mitchell
I’m so sorry to have tortured you so often — thanks for sticking with me! Glad I could return the favor with this one. :)
Michele
Oh, Ms. Mitchell, I almost DIED when I read this comment–thank you so much for reading my review! You made my year! :) It was torture in a good way–it kept me coming back for more and put you on my “must always read her books” list. I love your books, and I’m still giddy over your comment! Lol. Have a wonderful day! :)