This extraordinary novel is about 18 year old Victoria who grew up in the foster care symptom and had difficulties trusting anyone or forming any bonds. Bounced from home to home, she doesn't feel a connection anywhere.
Her one promising, but still failed, chance at a real home and family taught her about the Victorian Language of Flowers. Hazel means reconciliation. Daffodil means New Beginnings. Aloe means Grief and Moss means Maternal Love.
This language of flowers is the only way Victoria feels comfortable communicating and all she could communicate is her own mistrust and seclusion.
At 18, Victoria is emancipated and ages out of the foster care system and is left to her own devices, living in a park and planting her own garden, scavenging for food as needed.
When Victoria meets a local florist, this woman recognizes the unique gift Victoria has with flowers and how they affect and relate to each customer. She offers Victoria her a job and helps her find a place to live.
One day, while browsing at the flower market, she comes across someone from her past. Grant offers her a chance to change her life. Much like one would try to feel a wild deer, Grant offers her friendship while maintaining the distance and solitude he knows that she requires, until his lengthy attempt at breaking into shell finally offers her the chance to reconcile with the few people that she always dearly wanted to be her family.
A remarkable story, I highly recommend!
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