This is book three of this fun whimsical series and after reading book two, I was super excited to get an early copy of this one.

I thought the book was very cute and a very fun easy read. I really enjoyed the friendship between Peter and Sophie, and enjoyed seeing them get together and finding their happily ever after.

However for me I felt that there just wasn’t enough magic in the storyline, yes we had a magic soulmate flower that was pretty cool but I just wanted more magic. Of course that’s a personal want and possibly everyone else will think there was enough.

I definitely recommend that you grab this if you are looking for a cute read.

“I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.”

3.75*
-Dual POVs
-Light magical realism (a matchmaking building)
-Interconnected characters in the series
-Funny and lighthearted
-Best friends to lovers
-Loyal MMC who falls first

I don't read a lot of "friends to lovers" books as it usually plays out as the miscommunication or lack of communication trope which isn't my fave. This was a fun read and the ending was cute. If you like a "friends to lovers" rom-com you'll love this.

I received an ARC from NetGalley. My opinions are my own.

A flower that only blooms in the presence of true love? Yes please! Petals and Plot Twists is the perfect mix of romance and magic, and I devoured every page. Sophie Stewart is great with plants, and terrible with men. So when a mysterious flower appears in her rooftop garden, that supposedly blooms for soulmates, she sees it as her chance to finally get love right. This book is pure joy! The magic is subtle but charming, the romance is sweet but full of chemistry. If you love cozy rom coms with a sprinkle of whimsy, Petals and Plot Twists needs to be on your TBR!

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me the chance to review Petals And Plot Twists. This book was super cute and cheesy just as I hoping it would be when I requested to read it. A flower who tells you when your soulmate is near? Absolutely adorable but something was missing. 3.5 stars rounded up.

Petals and Plot Twists by Jenny Proctor is the third book in the multi-authored whimsical series - Only Magic in the Building. I've enjoyed all the books in the series so far. This was cute and swoony but the miscommunication was a little frustrating. A lovely read nonetheless. I look forward to the remaining books in the series.
I got the ARC from Jenny Proctor Creative via Netgalley. All opinons expressed are mine

This book starts out really cute and then the miscommunication of them both feeling the same way about each other starts and I didn’t really care for that, it frustrated me so much.

I dont believe ive ever read anything by her besides this but going into it I clearly should’ve realized it was in a series. Although I would argue you could definitely read as a stand alone as I did and I pretty much understood all of it and the previous couple. I enjoyed peter but I wasnt the biggest fan of the FMC. There was a lot of miscommunication and misunderstanding which could be a hard pill for some to swallow but overall it was a fun read! Thanks for the ARC :)

3.75!!!!
Thankyou Netgalley for the ARC!!!
Ahhhh this was ooo cute and adorable I loved it BUT there was soo much miscommunication but I kinda think it was worth it…….
Peter is a nerdy athlete scientist who loves his Lego sets and Sophie is a plant lover who can not stop talking but both characters were amazing.
The plot was sooo different but so fun to read
I could not put this down!!!!


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Okay, so imagine a world where a magical flower straight-up tells you when your soulmate is near. Cute? Maybe. Cheesy? Absolutely. And that’s exactly how I felt about Petals and Plot Twists.

The story follows two longtime friends who are secretly in love with each other (cue the mutual pining and missed opportunities). Normally, I can get behind a good friends-to-lovers romance, but in this case, it just didn’t quite work for me. Maybe it was the predictability, or maybe it was that pesky, all-knowing flower putting its leafy little nose in everyone’s business.

That said, Jenny Proctor’s writing is solid, and if you do love this trope, you’ll probably have a great time. For me, though, the romance didn’t quite bloom the way I’d hoped.

Would I recommend it? If you love a little whimsy, a lot of longing, and don’t mind a touch of cheese—absolutely! If, like me, you prefer your romance with fewer supernatural botanic interventions, maybe not.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Sigh... I really don't like giving negative reviews especially about a book written by one of my favorite authors. However, I also want to share my honest opinion so here goes...

Although the idea of this story sounded good, I found it difficult to connect and care about the main characters. By the third chapter I was bored and started skimming and then finally gave up. This was surprising to me as I usually love Jenny Proctor's writing and have read and re-read some of her books multiple times. I can't put my finger on what was lacking in this story but it just didn't grab me.

I'd prefer not to rate this book but since NetGalley requires it, I'm giving two stars because I reserve the one-star rating for books that I totally hate and/or have really disgusting profanity.

For anyone who hasn't ready Jenny Proctor's books, I highly recommend the following:
- The Hawthorne Brothers series
- Absolutely Not in Love (Appies #2)
- Romancing the Grump (Appies #4)
- When Alec Met Evie (Appies #6)
- Love Off-Limits (Some Kind of Love #3)
- Once Upon a Boyband

These are all books that I own and have read and enjoyed multiple times and have on my audiobook wishlist.