“Magic reflects what’s in our hearts.”

Flowerheart has such a lovely concept and aesthetic, though I hesitate to call it cozy/wholesome due to the body horror and substance abuse that make up the entirety of the plot. Still, due to the flower magic and tea parties, this still makes a perfect springtime read so long as you do not go into the book expecting a riveting plot or any kind of actual tension. Despite the dark subject matter and the race against the clock, this reads more like a slice-of-life cottagecore with dark elements, rather than a compelling fantasy novel.

That isn't my reason for rating it three stars, however, because I went into the book expecting that. My rating (while still positive) is slightly lower due to how immensely unlikable I found all of the characters and my inability to feel connected to the world/plot as a side effect of this. I understand this is YA and therefore the characters are young, but every decision made by every single character seemed like the worst possible choice.

I also made the mistake of visualizing the love interest as a young Severus Snape which does not make for a pleasant reading experience for me lol.

Still enjoyed this though! It was sweet and I appreciated the casual rep as well as Clara's magic presenting in flowers, I just wish I could've liked it more.