The Language of Flowers: A Novel

Name: The Language of Flowers: A Novel
Price: 8.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (18409 reviews)
Author: Vanessa Diffenbaugh

by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Contemporary Fiction Romance

4.4 (18,409)

4.4 stars from 18,409 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

433 pages~7.2 hr readPublished by Pan MacmillanPublished 2011-08-18

$8.9936% off peak

Last checked: May 12, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $13.99

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Perfect for you if...

You love character-driven stories about damaged people learning to trust again, especially when flowers and symbolism add layers of meaning.
You're drawn to books that weave real social issues (like foster care) into beautiful, intimate narratives without becoming preachy.
You appreciate literary debut novels with fresh voices that feel both hopeful and unflinching about human pain.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven stories with big twists and high stakes over quiet, introspective character work.
You need a romance to be central to the story rather than a catalyst for self-discovery.
You're looking for a light, feel-good read. This book is tender but carries real weight and anger beneath its beauty.

About this book

The Victorian language of flowers conveyed romantic expressions through specific blooms: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patience, and red roses for love. For Victoria Jones, however, flowers have served a different purpose—communicating mistrust and solitude. After spending her childhood in the foster-care system, she struggles to form close connections with others. Now eighteen and emancipated, Victoria discovers she has a gift for helping people through the flowers she selects for them, her only real connection to the world. When an unexpected encounter with a mysterious stranger occurs, Victoria begins questioning what has been missing from her life. Forced to confront a painful secret from her past, she must decide whether risking everything for a second chance at happiness is worth the cost. The novel includes a flower dictionary.

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Currently on sale at $8.99 — 36% off peak. Price has dropped 12 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 165 days. Typically stays discounted for 6 days.

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Currently around #20K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 43% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 18,409 reviews

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