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Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell
3.0
adventurous hopeful reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

While I did enjoy the story at the end I felt it took a great deal of time to get there. The first two thirds read very slow for me. I liked the inclusivity and LGBT positive writing. I found the underlying theme of mental health/wellness to be incorporated in a way that worked well within the tale. It was also very relatable though not in an on the nose way.

I do not know if I will read this again. If I do it will likely be with my kids when they are teens as the overall vibe is wholesome and I think they would like it.