A review of You Deserve Flowers: Blooms of Self-Love and Empowerment, written and illustrated by Devon Blow.

What an uplifting read! This book can easily be read in one sitting, read randomly, or taken a few pages at a time. However you choose to read it, I have no doubt that you will revisit it to savor both the wisdom and the illustrations.

Who doesn't need reminding from time to time that we are worthy and deserve flowers?! This would make a nice gift for someone you love. Four stars!

My thanks to Familius for allowing me to read a digital review copy via NetGalley. Publication is 8/5/25. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.

To start, I'd like to send out a big thank you to the artist and author, Devon Blow, Familius, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and discover the affirmations within You Deserve Flowers, a minibook. I read in a digital version. I will share my review to Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes & Noble upon release.

You Deserve Flowers is a collection of art and affirmations paired together to provide inspiration to practice more empathetic behavior, be more loving to yourself and others, and open yourself to difference and new things. Life is full of opportunities and doors to be opened, and it's refreshing to have reminders of how important it is to enjoy the life we've been given. This book would make for a beautiful display piece and has lots of options for pages to leave open, in order to be reminded of the messages within. Since our emotional seasons are constantly changing and evolving, we may need to hear different reminders at different times, and I love the idea of having this book handy. The cover immediately drew me in and I enjoyed each page as well. I like the idea of giving flowers to every moment, of cherishing and celebrating the everyday, normal things that make us ourselves and also the things that make us connected. I especially appreciated the message "Make the things you do meaningful. Make the words you say kindhearted." We all need to be reminded to act with kindness and empathy in interactions with others, no matter what we do or where we reside in the world. I appreciate the author being able to share their thoughts and art with us and look forward to finding a physical copy when I can. Thanks again!

I won't lie this book intrigued me from the cover as a fan of Doc Martens boots and being along the lines of the joy in self care, I really wanted to give this one a read.

Packed with colourful pages and simple yet effective beautiful illustrations for each message or slogan appropriate to that self care message it was laid out lovely to easily read through.

It was a great book for stating the extreme obvious that sharing a smile a laugh or showing kindness can change someone's life and mood for the better that day and in the rest if their life too.

You deserve flowers is like a greeting card in book form! It would make my day to find this while waiting in the doctors office or on someone’s coffee table.

I needed the boost from this mini-book! Helpful to anyone who is looking for affirmation, not only of oneself but also Black, Indigenous, and people of color feminist community! Loved getting that from the illustrations and text. Thanks for the arc.

You Deserve Flowers is a bright and beautiful little book filled with uplifting reminders and empowering truths. Devon Blow offers encouragement in short, heartfelt bursts—perfect for those moments when you need a nudge to be kinder to yourself or just want to feel seen. It’s honest, warm, and deeply affirming.
The book’s design is striking, with colorful illustrations that perfectly complement the empowering prose. It’s a beautiful gift to yourself or someone you care about—a pick-me-up you can return to again and again.
Many thanks to Familius and NetGalley for the advanced preview. You Deserve Flowers is set to release on August 5, 2025, and would make a lovely gift or addition to any bedside table or bookshelf.

It’s so beautiful! I definitely preordered and cannot wait to not only have on my shelf, but gift to others. It’s honestly full of reminders and affirmations anyone of any age needs to hear, any day!

Devon Blow is one of my favorite artists to follow on Instagram. Their bright, beautiful illustrations are paired with meaningful sayings that give messages of comfort, strength, and unity. This is a fabulous collection for gifting- to yourself and others.

A delightful book highlights the art of an activist whom I appreciate so much. This would be a great coffee table or prize book to give out or in the art section.