Book Review: The Blood of Flowers

Let's talk {books}, shall we?

I love 'em!

I found this little icon at Wikimedia Commons. 

Don't you love when you find something that just calls your name. 

And. it's. FREE!

Love. love.

It's just the sort of thing our bookish girl would collect, don't you think? Perhaps I will find some creative time (ha!) to incorporate this into her title. She needs a thrill!

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I thought we'd have a little fun and ask BG a few questions so you can get to know her better:

CRAZYMOM: Hello, BG and welcome.

BG: Thank you it's nice to be back.

CM: For some of the readers who are new to the blog, can you tell us a little about yourself?

BG: My "name" pretty much says it all, don't you think.

CM: Umm...yeah, OK. So... tell us: What is your favorite genre of books?

BG: Well, I mostly read "chick lit". Fiction. I read adult fiction and I also really enjoy reviewing YA fiction, as you may have noticed. Sometimes I even venture into the middle grades too.

CM: What do you mean by Chick Lit?

BG: You know...romance mostly...girly stuff. I shy away from heavy stuff that is scary or depressing. I like happy endings. 

CM: So is "Chick Lit" like Harlequin Romances? Smutty stuff?

BG: Immm...I'll just say if there are more *blushing* sex scenes than dialog, it is not a book for me. But some of "those" books can surprise you. 

CM: Can you name a few authors you like?

BG: Sure. Jennifer Weiner stands out as a solid chick lit choice in my mind. Great writing, funny. Definitely Chick Lit. I haven't read her latest novel yet, but I am looking forward to it. I also really like Sarah Addison Allen. Her writing is solid and her tales are magical. Philippa Gregory's historical fiction is great stuff. 

CM: And Young Adult Books?

BG: In YA. I have to say that Stephanie Hale is my go-to girl for a fun read. Her stuff is light and fun. Totally hilarious. Anna Godberson writes beautiful historical fiction. Anne Brashares writes sweet coming of age fiction in her Travelling Pants series.

CM: Do you tend to read a lot from one author?

BG: Actually, I am the opposite. After I read a great book I need to "digest" a little. I tend to steer clear of that author for a while.I jump around a lot.

CM: I noticed you have not mentioned some of the more "popular" books/ authors out there: Stephanie Meyer, Jodi Piccoult, Nicholas Sparks... 

BG: Well, I don't read books just because they on the best seller list. In fact, I often disagree with popular reviews.

CM: How so?

BG: I like all kinds of stuff, but the ones that top my list are well researched, well edited and crafted like a fine sculpture.

CM: How poetic.

BG: I do what I can.

CM: Tell us what you are reviewing this time, please.

BG: This time around I am reviewing a bargain bin book. The cover caught my eye, the price excited me, so I bought it. It is called The Blood of Flowers. This book is not for everyone: it is set in 17th century Iran. For me, the fact that this is a period and a country that I know so little about, gave the book so much more appeal. The fact that is was impeccably written, researched (as far as I could tell) and edited made it a pure delight to read. It was the story of a young girl who grew up there (fictional, of course) It was incredibly rich in detail. The story was so well written, it quite surprised me, actually. And yes, it included that all important, happy ending.

CM: And if you were rating it...how many Texas Stars would you give this book?

BG: Texas Stars? huh?

CM: Stars! How many stars???? Out of 5.

BG: Oh...I gave it 5, which doesn't happen often, let me tell you.
CM: Where can we learn more about The Blood of Flowers?
BG: My personal favorites for book reviews are Goodreads or Amazon

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