I have a new favorite author!

This book is so deep and personal. It is beautifully written. I consumed this in two days. A true masterpiece in my opinion.

The main character, Orchid, is so relatable with emotions and trying to understand life and all the trials that come with it. She is fallible and human. I fell in love with Orchid. Her secrets will always remain with me.

I learned of many new types of flowers and mushrooms, too.

I need more Lynn Hutchinson Lee.

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I am in awe. The writing was so evocative and emotional. I felt like I knew Orchid Lovell on a deep, cellular level. Her psyche, her peculiarities. I was immediately sucked into her world and perspective. This story was beautiful and heart wrenching in a subtle, almost intimate way.

The Romany culture and spirituality is woven into the story so beautifully. I don't know much about Romany beliefs and practices, but this book has truly sparked deep interest to know more.

The format of this book was very interesting. It was a bit confusing at first because there were SO MANY chapters, but after a couple of the vignettes, I got used to it and was able to become fully engrossed in the story. The short chapters really helped to pace the book, and give it that dreamy tone. It also helped me understand Orchid and the way she was processing the events in her life.

I would probably consider this book ecological horror in a way. The horror is subtle, but there were still moments I was biting my fingernails, afraid for Orchid or Jack or the panni raklies. The ecological emphasis was both daunting and inspiring.

In general, I truly, genuinely, was in awe and fascinated by this book. I was utterly enraptured by it and the different emotional and spiritual facets.