The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh My rating: 5 of 5 stars Spoilers Possible! From the 2011 Ballantine Books Trade Paperback: "Acacia for secret love , daffodil for new beginnings , wisteria for welcome and camellia for my destiny is in your hands . In Victorian times, the language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions. But for Victoria Jones, it's been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude. After a childhood spent in the foster-care system, she is unable to get close to anybody, and her only connection to the world is through flowers and their meanings. Now eighteen and emancipated from the system and nowhere to go, Victoria realizes she has a gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But an unexpected encounter with a mysterious stranger has her questioning what's been missing in her life. And when she's forced to confront a painful secret from her past, she must decide whether it's worth ris...
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