I fell in love with this book instantly. It’s clever, emotional, and wildly entertaining, weaving together a sapphic enemies-to-lovers romance, a collapsing dystopian world, and a chilling conspiracy around a false god. The Divine Gardener’s Handbook is both graceful and devastating, managing to make you laugh, cry, and gasp for more all at once. The pacing is sharp, the characters are unforgettable, and Snow’s writing makes 300+ pages fly by. A fantastic choice for book clubs, buddy reads, or anyone looking for an accessible, feel-good sci-fi with depth.

"The concept of God on the toilet nearly did her head in." (pg. 50)

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I absolutely fell in love with this book. It's witty, powerful, fun, elaborate, jarring, breathtaking in the way Snow expertly weaves their story and leaves you gasping for more. There's a sapphic enemies to lovers romance. There's a dystopian world that gets ripped apart. There's a false god and a whole conspiracy behind said false god. The Divine Gardener's Handbook is a delightful book that explores the depths of the human psyche and its trembling society, and it manages to do so in a way that's graceful but also packs quite the punch.

This is a perfect lighthearted read for anyone who wants something to make them cry and then belly-laugh all in the span of a handful of pages. I was enamored with this book the moment I started reading, and that feeling didn't change for a bit all throughout. The plot is action-packed but well-developed, and the characters are all lovable and memorable in their own right. This would be the perfect icebreaker read for a buddy read or a book club, and I would highly recommend this book to readers who might be interested in breaking into the sci-fi genre or just want a feel-good pick-me-up. It's super approachable and easy to follow, and Snow writes magically in a way that makes 300+ pages fly by in the blink of an eye.