Petals and Plot Twists is an utterly charming read—sweet, light, and filled with just the right amount of whimsy without veering into anything too strange. It’s the kind of book that feels like a warm cup of tea on a cozy afternoon, offering an easy escape into a well-crafted world.

One of the highlights for me was the slow build of chemistry between the main characters. Their connection grew naturally, making it all the more satisfying when they finally came together. Sophie’s personal growth was another beautiful aspect of the story—her journey toward self-awareness felt heartfelt and genuine.

If I had one small wish, it would be for just a bit more romance. After waiting so long for that moment, I wanted to linger in it a little longer. That said, I did appreciate that the book stayed sweet rather than overly spicy, keeping the tone perfectly in line with the overall feel of the story.

Overall, I’d definitely recommend Petals and Plot Twists to anyone looking for a delightful, easy read. It’s a lovely escape with engaging characters, a touch of whimsy, and a romance that feels well-earned.

Petals and Plot Twists by Jenny Proctor was such a delightful read! 🌸 Sophie’s journey to find love is filled with heart, humor, and a touch of magic, making it impossible not to root for her. The mystery flower that blooms only in the presence of true love is such a unique and charming twist! And I loved how Sophie’s best friend, Peter, was right there with her through it all, even helping her figure out if this flower could lead to her soulmate. 🌿

Their unexpected kiss was definitely one of those "oh my gosh, I didn’t see that coming" moments that really made me smile! 😍 I loved watching Sophie figure out that maybe love had been right in front of her all along, and the book had such a sweet, feel-good vibe throughout.

While I loved the whimsical elements and how Sophie had to decide whether to trust fate or take control of her own story, I did wish there was a bit more depth in their relationship development. But overall, it was a fun, lighthearted romance that kept me hooked from start to finish. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a heartwarming, magical escape! ✨

I love a good friends to lovers book, and she really can make you feel all the feels in this book. I have read all her books and you cant hate any of them. This one was such a fun read though I love the magical flower and everything about this story.

When Sophie discovers a mysterious and magical flower growing in her rooftop garden at her apartment complex in Serendipity Springs, she develops a plot to finally find her soulmate. When a pair of lovers are within proximity of this flower, its petals open and it blooms, indicating a successful romantic relationship. After years of hesitancy and anxiety in the romance department, this flower finally provides some assurance for Sophie, who quickly convinces her best friend, Peter, to help her with her fool-proof plan to meet her soulmate by downloading a dating app and having each of her potential soulmates meet her on the rooftop before following through on their first date.

Peter is quick to agree to help Sophie with her plan, even though he has been harboring a secret love for Sophie since high school. In fact, all of Sophie and Peter's friends and family members can see the spark between the two of them... except for Sophie. When Peter is offered the job promotion of a lifetime, involving a multi-state move to the South, he begins to consider accepting the position when it begins to seem unlikely that he and Sophie will ever truly work out. However, Sophie has decided that she needs to get Peter onto the rooftop to see if the flower will bloom and open up when she and Peter are in its presence, finally allowing her heart to open up to the scary possibility of having feelings for Peter.

"Petals and Plot Twists" is Jenny Proctor's installation of "Only Magic in the Building" and is a sweet friends-to-lovers romance that provides an easy and enjoyable romantic read. I enjoyed the dual-POV between Sophie and Peter, as this is one of my favorite formats for romance novels. The book is slightly cheesy and I do wish there was a bit more "chemistry" between Sophie and Peter; however, overall, this was an enjoyable read that is perfect for when you want to pick up a book with a guaranteed happy ending and without a tumultuous or traumatic plot line leading up to the happily-ever-after! I also appreciated the character development demonstrated in Sophie throughout the book, such as Sophie realizing she had the power to change her career in order to truly do something she enjoyed and find happiness in; taking the time to question her childhood experiences to consider whether or not she wanted to continue to allow them to hold power over her; and generally choose herself and her own happiness rather than be held back by fear!

Thank you to NetGalley and Jenny Proctor Creative for providing a digital ARC copy of this book, which is available for purchase on March 19, 2025!

I love this book and this series! It is so uplifting, hopeful and charming!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

"Love isn't magic, it's an action."

This is my second Jenny Proctor book and, strangely enough, it's the second best friends-to-more book I have read from the author. Rom-coms by Jenny Proctor are so fun! I loved Sophie's bubbly, whimsical, incandescent personality and Peter's factual, considerate, protective aura. Their first person voices melded seamlessly and their friendship was absolutely delightful. The bit of magical realism with Peter's apartment scheming to bring them together and a love flower in the garden was really cute. Now I have to go read the other books in the series and can't wait for Peter's sister's story.

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

Welcome to the Serendipity, where people experience true love with a little whimsical help in various ways. In Petals and Plot Twists, Jenny Proctor shines as a clean rom com storyteller. Peter and Sophie captured my heart from the get-go. Best friends since high school these two have become inseparable in their adult life. Sophie has become determined to find her soul mate, using the assistance of a special flower that only blooms in the presence of true love. Peter, being a supportive best friend agrees to help, he just wishes she could see what has been in front of her all along. I love how Peter decides to woo Sophie and show her he’s more than what she’s always thought. He is so thoughtful, tender, and creative. I love how her energy and positivity balances his logical and straightforward manner. They really are perfect together. When Sophie starts to see this and doesn’t know what to do with these new thoughts and emotions, the chemistry amps up in sweet and funny ways. These two are so much fun and I thoroughly enjoyed their story.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

I loved this addition to the Only Magic in the Building series! I loved Sophie and Peter so much!

Sophie's character was a little complicated (in a good way) due to the struggles from her past and that added to the storyline. Her best friend Peter is the best! He's sweet and always there as a listening ear for Sophie. But he's done just being a friend on the sideline! I loved him learning to step out of his comfort zone and work towards showing Sophie his love for her. *Happy Sigh*

Seriously soooo adorable! I loved watching Sophie's growth in her struggle to find love. So clever! And the best part, again, was Peter! I loved how he supported Sophie but he wasn't willing to let her think she had to settle for less than what was the best for her (pun not intended).

Just read it! Seriously!!!

Content: I would consider this a clean read. There are a couple spots where Sophie sees Peter without a shirt on after he's been on a run and she admires him. They share an apartment but nothing more than that. And some kisses.

I received a copy from the publisher, Jenny Proctor Creative, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

This was a very cute and magical book! The miscommunication parts annoyed me to no end (just not my favorite thing in general) but aside from that, I loved this. This was a great springtime read with just the right amount of magic and romance.

“When you've dreamed kissing someone for such a long time when it finally happens, it takes a momen for the shock to wear off.” 🪴💐🌷🌸
petals and plot twists 5/5⭐️
Thank you to Net Galley and the author for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book! I loved this book so so much! This is the first book i’ve read by this author and I will definitely be reading more! I loved this story so much and I love the friends to lovers trope! Peter and Sophie were ADORABLE. This book is the 3rd book in the Only Magic In the Building Series. This book is about Sophie who lives in the Serendipity and works in the flower garden on the roof. A mystery flower comes up in her garden and it only blooms in the presence of true love. She uses her bestfriend Peter to help her use the flower to find true love.

The magic was strong in this book. I really liked that the love flower wasn't important to Peter and that he believed in his love. I loved the way he convinced Sophie to trust in her instincts, even if she thought that they were broken and misguided.

Even though Sophie doesn't come from a childhood where love was shown in the best way, I really liked her friendship with Peter from the start. It already showed that she was capable of having meaningful relationships, even if they start out in a platonic way. I just find it weird that at one point in high school, they both had a crush on one another and they both didn't notice. I think that if someone had a crush on me for several years, I would have figured it out if I had the same feelings for them at one point.

Unfortunately I was unable to finish this book.

It was hard to get invested with the characters and the plot was a little too shallow.

I loved this book. It was so cute. The chemistry between Peter and Sophie was great and had me smiling throughout the book. Will definitely be recommending!

This was an adorable story with a friends to lovers trope. The characters were all adorable and I wish I could live in The Serendipity in real life. Sophie is the FMC with a green thumb. She is a designer by trade but she isn't really happy with her career future. No matter since her apartment rooftop garden keeps her fulfilled.

I agree that the miscommunication portions were a tad frustrating, but they make the story what it is. Solid romance read with feel good parts.

Thank you to Jenny Proctor, Jenny Proctor Creative, and NetGalley for the ARC.

Are we all suckers for he falls first romances? Because I sure am. And this one was so sweet.

Friends to Lovers has been my favorite for a long time but recently there have been some misses for me. This one is done well however and I enjoyed the ride.

Poor Sophie has been so scarred by her parents relationship issues that she cannot see relationship potential staring her in the face. I loved her slow realization and how she had to peel back the layers of obliviousness she had to see what had been in front of her for years.

Plus, Peter is such a cinnamon roll and I love a nerdy, but oh so sincere leading man. He is patient and kind and genuine andI was so happy when Sophie opened her eyes to who he had been all along.

Jenny Proctor remains on my Mount Rushmore of sweet rom com authors and I will continue to read everything she writes.
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Thank you to the author for the gifted book. I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Thank you @netgalley and @jennyproctorbooks for the eARC!
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This is such a great springtime book! I love friends to lovers but it is such a difficult trope to do well and Jenny Proctor nails it in this one. We get all the best aspects of the trope in this one: a pining he falls first, the sweet attraction adjustment period, and friendship turning into more in a realistic way. Sophie went on a journey in this one, and I loved how Peter supported her through it all. The garden aspect was inspiring and I liked seeing how the building’s magic contributed to the forced proximity and choices they made. 🪄
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Another fun read in The Only Magic in the Building series! ✨ gotta catch em all!

This book is so cute and cheesy, I just loved it! My only complaint is that there was so much miscommunication, and I couldn't help but feel like something was off/missing from the story when I finished it. Regardless, I love Jenny Proctor's writing and had a blast reading this one!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Jenny Proctor Creative for the arc!

This is the first book in the series and I wasn’t sure if the “magical” aspect was going to be cheesy. I love this author so I wanted to give it a go. Loved it! I love the friendship and genuine love between these characters and their growth within themselves and each other. And Peter is swoon-worthy for sure

There isnt a Jenny proctor book I haven't loved. I loved Sophie in the first book of the series so was so excited to read her whimsical story! You really can't go wrong with this book or series so far. It is sweet and lovely. I always love best friends to more, it's my personal story and I can never get enough of reading them.

This was a fun, easy romance to enjoy! It was lighthearted and funny, with just enough suspense to keep you reading. The magic of everything was a good addition without cluttering up the story and added some really nice whimsy. Peter and Sophie had enjoyable, believable chemistry that kept you rooting for them the whole time!