This book was so wonderful, I couldn't stop reading. With every page finished, I could smell the flowers just as if I was working along side the owners of the flower shop. The main character Britta was so real, her feeling of floundering, of not being sure of herself anymore after uprooting herself and going back home. I love a strong main character, especially one that doesn't realize how strong she is. This book really touched me, yes it was a cozy, yes it had a strong exceptionally written mystery, but the characters and setting really got me in the feels. I absolutely loved this book, adored the characters, and the story was top notch. I cannot wait for more additions to this beautiful series.

A charming new mystery from one of my favorite cozy mystery authors. It had an interesting plot which is very contemporary with the idea of a charming old section of town being threatened by large condo developers, a smart and delightful heroine in floral artist Britta, who has left her cheating husband and returned to her hometown of Portland to work with her Aunt Elin at Blooma, her artisanal flower shop. The cast of local characters brings Portland to life for me and this book, in addition to being an entertaining mystery, gave me an education of the life and symbols of flowers. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.