Synposis

An heiress, a tiger, an artificial arm, a hatbox of stolen orchids: each one is a vine in the tangle of Opal Morris’s life. As she begins to discover how they all connect, she will find herself re-evaluating not only her botanical studies, but her whole life.

This illustrated novella, set in an alternative Edwardian England, will be a treat for fans of cozy mysteries and historical fantasy alike.

Review

I was given this ARC as a gift from the author. My opinions and thoughts of the book are mine alone.

The story itself is very different. I have read many books that put an emphasis on the people or characters. This is not a long running book. As a reader, expect quick and fast paced. That means that the author implemented humanity and its changes in a way that the pace of the book did not make it an overwhelming event.

I believe that these characters were unique and fun to read. There is something almost faded, in a great way, about these people. Okay hear me out! There is such a difference between bright and vivid characters and muted ones. I think that these characters are so fun in their own way. This will bleed right through to the world.

My Rating: I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars! You need to read this book. Why? It is so different. Think of modern-day Victorian cosplay. Opal will give you sarcasm and humor to the max. There is romance that you need to follow and will keep you laughing until no end. This style and book is different than anything else out there. I don’t know if I would have reached for this story if it wasn’t given to me. This opened my eyes to a different genre than I thought I would read! Plus, an illustrated novel makes it that much more fun!