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Book Review of The Garden of Small Beginnings

The Garden of Small Beginnings


I selected this book because I truly enjoyed reading The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by same author. While I have no interest in gardening, the story sounded tame and I needed a break from psycho thrillers I'd been reading lately.

Lilian is a widow with two small girls, her husband Dan was killed in a car accident. She's an illustrator for publishing company, which sends her to a gardening class. The story unfolds with interesting class members, and of course a romantic interest even tho Lili isn't ready for a new man in her life. She hasn't finished grieving for her lost husband, even tho her sister pushes her to open up to new possibilities. Between her single, outgoing sister and her toxic, alcoholic mother, Lili tries to maintain her work life and home life with her girls.

Delightfully sweet story with predictable outcome, worth your time reading!