Thank you to Netgalley for providing me an e-arc for an honest review. 

A fun romp of a story with a talking lion, 2 hot aliens, and 1 overtly optimistic intern. 
 
The sci-fi elements mixed with romance tropes WORKED so well in this. I was laughing so much at the absurdity of the "science experiment" Dory is kidnapped. I mean, the folks responsible didn't even research well and now you've got extinct fauna and dinosaurs mixed with humans and dandelions! 
 
At first the story was a bit confusing, but it mirrors Dory's own confusion within her reality. I also found that the beginnings of the romance was too fast for me. But overall, this is so FUN in Kimberly Lemming's signature style. 
 
I look forward to reading the next installment. I already have guesses as to who the fmc may be! 

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me an e-arc for an honest review.  

How to Talk to Your Succulent is a beautiful and emotional story of a young girl's path from the darkness of grief to the light of healing. 
 
I really loved this story. It showed the depth and complexities of grief not only in our young protagonist's life, but also in her dad's. Adara's feelings are relatable and so authentically raw. It's hard to be uprooted from all you've ever known and to regrow when grief is still so fresh, striking chords of heartbreak with the familiarity of a favorite dish. I liked how grandma was a visible light for Adara, giving her freedom and trust, while pushing her son to open up to Adara about the grief they both share. 
 
The use of a succulent as a metaphor was brilliant and so fitting to this story. I loved how Perle's life is parallel to Adara's, slowly learning how to take care of themselves too. 
 
12/10 recommend!