The idea for this story is a great one. Who doesn’t love a magical garden? Unfortunately for me the story just fell flat. I never really connected with Fiona and I had a really hard time believing that she would jump into try to solve a murder the way she did. She doesn’t know anyone in town and yet she sets off to question them? Other than that the story was a cute one and the magical garden adds a really interesting aspect. I will likely still give book two a chance. Quite a few people really enjoyed the book though so if you like cozy mysteries give it a chance!

I’m new to Amanda Flower’s books but I certainly enjoy her writings in the first installment to “A Magical Garden Mystery” series; “Flowers and Foul Play” certainly is a charming tale. It’s no secret that I love stories set in Scotland, which I believe also contributed to my forbearance on much of the things I thought a bit questionable.

For example, the Aberdeen Chief Inspector Neil Craig who I thought acted a bit unprofessionally [bcoz - what - he fancied the stranger on the first sight?] even for small town police officer. Considering “Flowers and Foul Play” was told in single POV from Fiona’s in first person, readers practically had no idea the [other] characters’ point of views other than Fiona’s. This made the overall telling pretty one-dimensional to me.

Even for the only person in whom readers got to delve into, there was not much to tell about Fiona. For a practical stranger [with no investigative background, and suffering from a jet-legged, mind] to instinctively put on her nosy neighbor act pursuing clue after clue all over town just... boggle my mind. That becoming Duncreigan’s keeper drove her to do that (when I didn’t think it was implied she’s that kind of person in the US) - I didn’t buy that!

But, fine - I did say my tolerance was high while getting familiar with Ms. Flower’s writing. I shall just count this book as interesting opening to everything Duncreigan and its mysterious magical garden. The way the mystery resolved was not the most original of cozy mystery solving; to me most of it felt like a fluke and happenstance. But we’ll see, either way it was an interesting premise and I’m still game to learn what more the Alba had in store for this half-Scot, half-American lass and if she’d strike up a relationship with a certain Chief Investigator...


Advanced copy of this book is kindly given by the author/publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

3.5*/5

Fiona Knox is an unhappy American girl from Tennessee who has arrived in Scotland to claim an inheritance left her by her godfather, Ian MacCallister, who had recently died in Afghanistan in his job in the UK Armed Forces. She has left behind a broken relationship and a closed flower shop, so she has quite a lot on her plate. Arriving in Scotland at her beloved uncle's home of Duncreigan, she and the caretaker, an old Scot called Hamish, find the body of Alistair Croft, a local lawyer (including hers), unpopular with the townsfolk, in the magical garden that her uncle cared for and for which she is now responsible.

This is the first in a new series by this author, with all the typical 'first book' bumps of introducing and layering the information of place, theme, characters, etc., as well as establishing the background and MC. This can sometimes take away from the mystery but in this case, did not. The characters are quirky, forthright, and there is a large number of suspects for the murder. The head detective, one Chief Inspector Neil Craig, however, points the finger at Hamish, and 12 hours after she's arrived, Fiona decides she needs to investigate the murder herself to clear Hamish.

I had a few niggles with the story from that point.

- Why would the villagers answer her questions? She's a complete stranger and obviously not the police. They have no obligation whatsoever to tell her anything, particularly as she's not even sure she's staying in Scotland, so being the nosey newbie isn't the way to go.
- Do Scottish police carry guns as a rule? This struck me as questionable, as most 'regular' police in the UK don't. I Googled this and found a bit of an unclear reference to (some) Police Scotland members being trained to shoot, but not carrying guns.
- The obvious romance of Craig and Fiona struck me as a bit much only 12 hours and 10-days removed from her breakup with her fiance. It can happen, and part of the cosy formula is to have a romance, but this was a bit full-on so soon. A large part of the reason she came to Scotland in the first place was that breakup. I think the potential could have been easily hinted at in this one, but the actual 'bloom' could have waited for at least one more book while Fiona did some serious processing of what she'd left behind.
- The fact that, as a florist, I would have thought she'd have noticed the plants & flowers much more (the 'yellow rose' on the menhir, the 'ivy' - all a bit generic. Wouldn't she have dragged out a computer to check what kind of plants/flowers they were?). The whole florist theme was a bit thin, so perhaps - hopefully! - that will become more prominent.

What I liked:
- The magical aspect of the garden. I hope this is going to be explored much more as there's so much potential here.
- The pub. I have a feeling it's going to be something Fiona will explore as a potential source of income, but as the publican or an employee of someone else who buys it will have to wait!
- Magical animals (Duncan, Ivanhoe and the fox).
- The mystery and the plotting were well done and the story moved on quickly. The setting on the edge of the Highlands was lovely.
- There are some terrific characters that have a lot of potential in future books. I'm looking forward to seeing how they're grown and how they become a part of Fiona's new life.

Overall, I liked this very much. The author has left this book with plenty of space to create new and more murders and mystery. I will definitely be adding this series to my ever-growing TBR pile!

Wow, can you see the ivy covering the wall of the Magic Garden? Can you smell the shepherd's pie from Twisted Fox Pub...made from the owner's late mother's recipe? Can you feel the cold chill of the brutal cold of the quaint village in Scotland? I'd be surprised if you didn't experience each of these elements of Flowers and Foul Play because Amanda Flower's writing makes it so clear to me that I almost felt like I was there with Fiona.
I adore a good mystery and this one is definitely good. In fact, it is superb! I'm usually very good at solving the mystery by the middle of the book, but I never saw this one coming! That makes any mystery more exciting for me. This book is not predictable. It is fresh and fun! It's intense at just the right moments. It has characters you will love and those jerks that you will love to hate.
I am rating this book 5 stars and highly recommend it to those who enjoy mysteries.

I received a copy of this book from netgalley and Crooked Lane Books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. I was not required to write a positive review.

“Flowers and Foul Play” earns 5/5 Magical Gardens!

I am a fan of the Magical Bookshop Mystery series by Amanda Flower, so I was very eager to join in with “Flowers and Foul Play,” the first book in her new Magic Garden Mystery series. Scotland? Magic Garden? And a dead body? Amanda Flower did not disappoint. She introduces Fiona Knox who has found herself without a fiancé, without a flower shop, and without a favorite relative; the fiancé ran off with the cake decorator, the flower shop was outmatched by a larger flower store, and sadly, her beloved godfather Uncle Ian MacCallister, a man with whom she shared many things as well as the love of flowers, has died. Passport, Miss? Fiona has been named beneficiary of his cottage estate christened Duncreigan, so with little to stop her, she leaves Nashville and heads to Bellewick in County Aberdeen, Scotland! Setting the mystery in Scotland got me eagerly through the garden gate, but Amanda added so much more to the reading experience…I am all in!

Arriving at the cottage needing some obvious care, Hamish MacGregor takes Fiona on the grand tour explaining that the “magic” garden is suffering…dying, now that her godfather is dead, but Fiona’s presence just might turn things around. But, not yet. While showing Fiona the garden, they happen upon the body of the estate’s lawyer Alastair Croft. And do you know what happens when you're first to find the body? Chief Inspector Craig takes Fiona’s passport, and Hamish is at the top of the “suspect” list. But, Fiona discovers a town full of suspects who wouldn't have minded seeing the lawyer planted six feet under, and sets out to prove the inspector’s premise is wrong.

Amanda Flower has penned a well-written mystery with engaging twists and turns adding a bit of magic without being juvenile hocus-pocus. It worked and kept me engaged. She wrote excellent descriptions to bring the Scottish flora and fauna to life, but didn't rely on just the narrative to bring out the investigation results. The clever dialogue illustrated personality and emotion of a plethora of rich, some quirky characters to entertain. And for those who love the fur-friend…Duncan, a pet squirrel? Yes! It was very entertaining! You e got to join in!

Dollycas’s Thoughts

A cozy cottage with a magical garden and a couple of very interesting furry creatures is what Fiona Fox finds when she arrives in Scotland. Oh, she also finds a dead body in the garden. Her godfather, Ian MacCallister, the man that shared her love of flowers has died and he has bequeathed the place to her. The garden has not flourished since Ian’s was killed in Afghanistan, but his caretaker Hamish MacGregor assures her that now that she has arrived the garden will start to bloom again. But first, she needs to deal with the body. He is identified as Alastair Croft, Ian’s lawyer and while Chief Inspector Neil Craig has taken her passport, he believes Hamish is the killer. Fiona quickly decides to get to know her neighbors and try to find the handsome detective some additional, more viable suspects. It wasn’t hard, most of the town couldn’t stand the man.

There are so many things I loved about this story.

Fiona Knox is nursing a broken heart. Her fiance left her for their cake decorator, a chain florist drove her little flower shop out of business, and she is mourning the death of a very important man in her life, her godfather. A man she shared her love of flowers with, a man she and her family had visited several times over the years. After all that she is using her trip to Scotland to heal her heart and make a new plan for her life. Her inner strength shines through as she sets out to find the killer. She travels to the nearby village to meet and question everyone she can. She is an intelligent woman determined to get the answers she needs.

We also meet Hamish MacGregor. An elderly man, caretaker of Ian’s property. A position he takes very seriously. He also has a pet squirrel named Duncan, that rides around on his shoulder and comes indoors, and doesn’t like cats at all, especially Ivanhoe, a cat Fiona has brought home.

Fiona finds herself being questioned by Chief Inspector Neil Craig within minutes of her arrival. The man is easy on the eyes and the two learn to work together. He sees instantly that Fiona is not a woman that will give up her own investigation so he decides that to keep her safe he needs to remain close.

The Scotland setting, the nearby sea, and the magical garden drew me into this enchanting story. Only a few seeds have been sown about this garden that Fiona is now the keeper of. I am excited to learn more right along with Fiona.

The story has many turns as the mystery of Alastair Croft and his death is solved. The author sets a nice pace as the story evolves. I really enjoyed the way the whole village was involved. It gives readers the chance to know a lot of characters without feeling overwhelmed. They are distinct individuals with their own stories. Some become viable suspects and some will become great friends for Fiona. Like all great cozies – be ready for that final outstanding twist. . . I LOVED IT!

Amanda Flower is an outstanding storyteller. She mixes paranormal and cozy like a master. The characters she creates jump off the pages. The setting is idyllic and the mystery is marvelous. She has written a story that was virtually impossible for me to put down.

I am thrilled about this series!! I can’t wait for the next book!! Death and Daisies will be released November 13.

Fiona's life has taken a series of unexpected turns, so when she's given the opportunity for a break in the Scottish Highlands, she jumps at the chance. She doesn't expect to stay, but when a body is found within minutes of her arrival and a new friend is being blamed for the death, she takes it upon herself to clear his name and find the real identity of the killer.

This is the first book in a new series by an author who has become one of my favorites. I'm glad it lived up to my expectations, and wish I'd been able to read it sooner this spring. An enjoyable combination of mystery and magic, (mostly) likable characters and a good story, along with plenty of suspects and motives make this a fun-to-read book and left me ready to read the next book in the series.

Another out of the park hit. I enjoy books from Amanda Flower and this first in a new series is no exception. There is some magic, good characters, and interesting clues.

If you are looking for a realistic read this isn’t it.
If you’re looking for a mystery with some interesting twists and some magic, this one is for you.
Check out Duncan the red squirrel and Ivanhoe the cat.

I've never read a book by Amanda Flower that I didn't enjoy and this book is no different. It has a great mix of magic and mystery and the usual quirky characters for which the author is known. Flowers and Foul Play is an entertaining read.

I was hooked on this story immediately. I thought it was interesting and the magic garden was a unique touch. The story moves along at a nice pace and there are plenty of twists and turns that kept me wondering who murdered Alistair. I also really liked that the story takes place in Scotland. Even though I've never been there the descriptions made me feel as if I had packed my bags and jetted off with Fiona.

As for the characters, there is the usual mix of likable and not-so-likable. I liked Fiona and Hamish though I think they may have been upstaged a wee bit by Duncan the squirrel and Ivanhoe the cat. But that's quite alright because I love the animals the author puts in her books. They always lend a comedic touch and make me giggle. Chief Inspector Craig grew on me and by the end of the book, he was easily in the "like" column. There are a few characters I didn't really care for but they served their purpose well of keeping me guessing as to who the bad guy was. I liked the fact we were introduced to many of the villagers as they will probably appear in future installments of the series and it was nice to meet them in this book.

If you haven't read a book by Amanda Flower this would be the perfect book with which to start. It's a great story and has entertaining characters and a surprise ending that will leave you wanting more. I can't wait for the next book in the series to be released. Happy reading!!

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine.

Highly Recommended! Amanda Flower gets everything right in FLOWERS AND FOUL PLAY, the first book in the new Magical Garden Mystery series. The Scottish village setting and varied, likable cast of characters drew me into the story from the first sentence. The mystery surrounding local lawyer Alastair Croft is interesting, and protagonist Fiona Fox does a great job of ferreting out information from the local residents. There are plenty of suspects to choose from, each with their own valid motive, but the unexpected reason behind Croft’s murder and the perpetrators made me gasp aloud when I read it. The hint of magic in Fiona’s inherited garden added an additional layer of mystery to the tale, and I look forward to discovering its secrets alongside Fiona. There is also a hint of romance that I think works well. I already consider Fiona, Hamish, DI Craig, and Presha to be friends, and I cannot wait for the next book in the series to come out.

Flowers and Foul Play by Amanda Flower is the first installment in A Magic Garden Mystery series. Fiona Knox is having a rough time. Her fiancé has left her for their cake decorator, her flower shop has folded up after a discount floral chain opened nearby, and her godfather has passed away. When Fiona receives the call from Alastair Croft, her godfather’s solicitor, that she has inherited Duncreigan, she hops on the next flight to Scotland. Duncreigan is the ancestral home of the MacCallister clan and Ian MacCallister was the last of his line. Fiona is happy to see Hamish MacGregor, the caretaker, upon her arrival and he takes her to see Ian’s pride and joy—the walled garden. Unfortunately, everything in the garden is dead including Alastair Croft. Chief Inspector Neil Craig is in charge of the investigation, but he sets his sights on Hamish as the culprit. Fiona knows Hamish would not harm a soul, and she sets out to find other suspects for the handsome inspector. It turns out that Alastair was not well liked in Bellewick. Fiona also discovers that Duncreigan has a secret and she is the key—well, technically the Keeper. Come along for an enchanting adventure in Flowers and Foul Play.

Flowers and Foul Play is a delightful new cozy mystery. The setting is beautiful. I especially enjoyed the descriptions of Bellewick, Duncreigan, and the walled garden. Fiona is a charming main character. She is engaging, smart, personable, inquisitive and open to magic (what a joy). Fiona is not going to let Hamish go to jail for a crime he did not commit. She immediately goes to the village to meet the locals and do some subtle questioning. Hamish is a gentle giant who the perfect counterpart for Fiona. Duncan, the red squirrel, is adorable and I look forward to finding out more about him (I bet there is something special about him). I hope we see more of Presha (from the tea shop) in the next book. I bet there is more to her story. I found Flowers and Foul Play to be well-written and have a nice steady pace. The mystery was intriguing, and I always love when buried treasure is included. I just wish that it had been harder to solve. I did find the background details on Fiona to be light. I am hoping we will get to know her better in Death and Daisies. There are other pieces of information missing from the story (cheating fiance’s last name, where did they find the treasure and what did they do with it). I want to know why Fiona is tied to the stone when she is not a MacCallister. Flowers and Foul Play is a whimsical, magical cozy mystery. I am rating Flowers and Foul Play 4 out of 5 stars. I am eager to return to Scotland in Death and Daisies.

I love love Amanda Flower, and was so excited to read the first book in her new A Magic Garden Series. This book has such a great feeling. It had hints of the Secret Garden. Hamish and his squirrel are one of the best parts of the book. Fiona is a great sleuth and you can see her gain confidence throughout the book. The magical garden is mesmerizing and the mystery was woven through the story so nicely. I loved this book and could not put it down. I highly recommend this book and can't wait for the next book.

Fiona Knox has lost her fiancé and her flower shop. But then she receives a letter informing her that her godfather has died, and left her his cottage in Scotland, which includes his walled garden.

But she's just arrived when a squirrel steals the key to the house and the garden and leads herself and the caretaker, Hamish, on a wild goose chase, where they find the body of Alastair Croft, the lawyer who told her about her inheritance. When Chief Inspector Neil Craig arrives on scene he takes Fiona's passport, and decides that Hamish is the guilty party.

It's up to Fiona to figure out who killed Croft, so she can clear Hamish's name.

This is a classic tale of woman loses everything and starts a new life. What makes it different is the setting of Scotland, and the incredible magical garden that is a character unto itself. Watching Fiona take charge of the investigation, and learn about the garden, made this book an incredible page-turner, that wove a spell around my heart.

The village of Bellewick is wonderfully drawn, and the people that live there made me smile. And of course there is Neil Craig, the cop who will turn readers heads. I know he did mine.

I didn't see the ending coming, and that could be that I really wasn't trying to solve the mystery this time. I read to follow Fiona's journey, and to learn about the garden and the cottage. It's a trip I'm glad I undertook, and I am looking forward to the next book in the Magic Garden series.

Flowers and Foul Play

by Amanda Flower

Flowers and Foul Play is an appropriately magical read. Fiona Knox receives a surprise inheritance when her Scottish godfather dies in the war in Afghanistan and wills everything to her including his land, cottage, and a walled garden with a reputation for being magical. It seems Fiona, a florist by trade, is somehow connected to the garden. Unfortunately, after her long flight from Tennessee to Scotland, she tours her garden and discovers a dead body.

Everything about the story is enjoyable. The plot has a lot of twists and turns. The characters are interesting, including the welcoming Lee who owns the Bellewick pub, Hamish, the elderly garden caretaker, and Chief Inspector Neil Craig who is not only very competent, but also very handsome. Of course, everything is very Scottish and the setting makes this cozy mystery even more interesting. Author Amanda Flower throws in a huge mehir in the garden, tales of an ancestor’s shipwreck, and a local controversy over a real estate deal with environmental implications. The result is a book I didn’t want to put down until the mystery was solved.

I would like to extend my thanks to netgalley.com and to Crooked Lane Books for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 5/5

Category: Mystery

Notes: #1 in the Magic Garden Mystery Series

Publication: May 8, 2018—Crooked Lane Books

Memorable Lines:

“If you think this is a rough night in Scotland, you are in for a rude awakening my lass, a very rude awakening indeed. We have storms that come off the sea that will curl your toes and make seasoned Highlanders hide under their beds.”

It reminded me again how old everything in Scotland was. In Nashville, the city practically builds a force field around a house that was built in the 1800s, to protect it from wear and tear. But the 1800s weren’t even a blip on the timeline in a place like Bellewick, where most of the buildings dated back to the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.

“I think that is what his death has taught me the most: don’t count on someday because someday will never come. Too many people put off fighting for what they want until what they think will be a better time—after they’re married, after the kids are grown, after retirement—but the truth is, there is never a better time for anything.”

Amanda Flower is a great writer. I have loved everything she has written, and this is no exception. She has a knack of writing fun and engaging characters.
Flowers and Foul Play is faced paced with a hint of magic. A must read for any cozy lover!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book, which I voluntarily reviewed.

When I saw that Amanda Flower was staring another series I couldn't wait to read it. I wasn't disappointed. Fiona Knox is the heroine suffering from a broken heart and a failed business back home in Tennessee. Her beloved godfather has died and left her his cottage near Aberdeen, Scotland. Eager to leave her pain behind she wastes no time getting on a plane and heading for a haven. All seems fine when she is met by Hammish, the caretaker and his squirrel, Duncan. When she and Hammish chase after Duncan to retrieve the house key he stole, they find the walled garden dead and the corpse of her godfather's solicitor - very dead, indeed. As there were only two people with keys to the garden and one of them was her godfather, the police put Hammish at the top of the suspect list - he had the other key. Fiona is certain he didn't do it and it turns out that there are more suspects to add to the list of who dunnit. Who would have thought that investigating a murder was going to be the way Fiona would get to know the villagers? Not to mention the hunky policeman in charge of things. There is magic all around her.
I loved the magical theme to the story (I won't give anything away) and the mystery was just right. There were also enough things left hanging to make me eager to read the next entry, Death and Daisies, due out November 13 of this year.

Fiona left Nashville, TN behind and all the memories, good and bad, of her rotten ex-fiancé. Her godfather left her his cottage in Scotland and she travels there to see what life has in store. Finding a dead body in the cottage garden within an hour of arrival is not what she was expecting. Fingers point to her because she is not Scottish but as clues start being pieced together the list of suspects is long and intriguing.

I adored this book! Fiona is one of the best female sleuths out there in cozy mysteries. She pulls herself up by her bootstraps and keeps on trucking. After being jilted by her fiancé for the cake decorator she flies by herself to Scotland, rents a car, drives and finds a dead body and she still does not run home and hide. Instead she starts investigating not knowing anyone in her new home. I am not sure I would have been brave enough to travel to a foreign country by myself much less investigate a murder on my own. She is caring, loving and genuine. You will find yourself a little in awe of her.

I am so excited for this new series. I usually do not read cozy mysteries set outside of the USA as I find them sometimes filled with too much detail explaining the customs and beliefs of the country it takes place in but Amanda Flower puts just the right amount of detail in the story not to be overwhelming. I am enchanted with the beauty she describes of the countryside in Scotland.

Magic is touched upon lightly throughout the book and makes it very interesting to see how it will unfold. I love the idea of a garden that blooms and rejuvenates on its own. Can you imagine watching such beauty unfold?

I don't think you will be able to put this down once you start. I am interested to hear your thoughts once you grab a copy and lose yourself in the beauty of Scotland.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Crooked Lane Books through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Traveling almost at the speed of a race car. Fiona Knox flew in a plane to Scotland.
Outside of Aberdeen, on the other side of Bellewick is the Duncreigan. It is here that Fiona is headed. She is the heiress to the house and home of her Godfather "Uncle Ian". Leaving Nashville Tennessee behind, the magic of the Scottish coast called at the right time. The cover does a great job of picturing the magic of the garden, but there is one issue. When Fiona gets there the garden is dead. All that eventually will change. But why? It was the springing step of the caretaker Hamish that led Fiona near the Menhir stone. It was at the stone that this mystery took off. Alastair Croft was found dead. But was he suffocated with gas, and then brought there? The book takes time meeting the native Scots, and I really liked the little reprieve with Presha, but what is the real story with her twin brother Raj. I guess you can assume the suspect list grows. Can Chief Inspector Craig solve this murder and form a friendship with Fiona?
Oh, and Ivanhoe the cat, and the mysterious Fox are fun tidbits to really pay attention too while reading. About halfway threw you might suspect something with Jock like I did. The secrets will come out. The garden will release it's magic, and this book is great.

4.5 stars. Great mystery. Terrific characters, gorgeous setting, fun paranormal twist. There's a great introduction to the townspeople which sets up the series nicely. There aren't too many intros and they aren't shallow "drive bys" either. Just right. A nice little surprise at the end (which was set up throughout the book but revealed at the last minute) pushes the reader right into book 2.

Another great book by Amanda Flower!

Fiona Knox hasn’t been easy as of late. After losing her flower shop and her husband to their cake decorator, she’s in desperate need of change. She flies to Scotland looking for a new beginning as she inherits her godfather’s cottage and a possible magic walled garden. But when she arrives at the house, she finds the once beautiful garden destroyed and a dead body. Fiona’s life takes a turn when she’s dragged into a murder investigation by handsome Chief Inspector Neil Craig. Can she solve the mystery and clear the name of the people she loves?

This novel is the perfect mix of magic and mystery. It’s the perfect book to sit and relax. The setting is beautiful, even if I just imagined it. Amanda Flower has the ability to bring places to life with her simple yet colourful descriptions, especially of all the animals we get to see throughout the story.

The plot is easy to follow and to understand, flowing at a steady pace with a few twists along the way to keep things interesting. The story follows a murder investigation and explores how an enchanted garden comes to life when Fiona is present. The reader is taken on a colourful trip through an original reality. It’s a fresh concept that is developed on a solid base. Flower leaves enough space to develop a collection between discovering more of Fiona’s gifts, the development of characters and, of course, other murders.

The characters are delightful. Fiona is a likeable main female character with a rough life. After her life pretty much falls apart, she wants to start from scratch and ends up being part of a murder mystery. Her resilience, her intelligence, and her quickness to adapt to the circumstances make a great character to follow and feel for. I really liked how Flower introduced the background story of the garden and the role Fiona has to play. I was rooting for her the whole book. Hamish is a memorable male lead and I could imagine his pet squirrel Duncan, cute and fluffy. Other characters Raj and Presha, are very nicely introduced and Flower leaves you hanging for more. I’m curious to see how all the characters will play throughout this new collection.

I recommend this novel to fans of cosy-mysteries and magical gardens!

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher Crooked Lane Books and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital copy of this book.