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Floral Estrangements: Taunt Your Rivals and Vanquish Your Enemies through the Language of Flowers
Flowers for when you love them . . . not.
The ultimate guide to finding new and fragrant ways to channel your frustrations and fuel your revenge fantasies with some common (and not-so-common) vengeful plants, as well as suggested bouquets to blight your nemeses.
Is there anything more savage than an archly composed bouquet? The Victorians didn’t think so, which is why their flower symbols weren’t just endearing—they were also cheeky, rude, and downright hostile. This illustrated floriography will help you choose the perfect Floral Estrangement for your situation, such
The “Maybe You Shouldn't Have Given Me Your Phone Password” (Yellow Chrysanthemum, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Basil, Yellow Rose, Tansy)
The “Still Thinking about the $1K I Spent to Be a Bridesmaid at Your Destination Wedding” (Black-Eyed Susan, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Delphinium, Orange Lily)
The “His Mommy Issues Are Now Your Problem” (Withered White Rose, Pine, Delphinium)
With incredible, subtly hostile illustrations of flowers throughout, this is a sumptuous, decadent, guilty pleasure of a gift or self-purchase. As a modern bard says, “Don’t get sad, get even.”
A FRESH TAKE FLOWER It’s the perfect time for a book on the language of flowers that focuses on the darker side of its symbolism. For anyone who fantasizes about sending your awful ex a message on Valentine’s Day, this book includes hilarious (and informative!) tips for you.
MODERN LOVE (AND HATE): This hilarious guide to flowers one should never send is pitch-perfect for iconoclasts who love to buck the trends and fans of such vengeful entertainments as Bridgerton and Do Revenge.
Perfect
Fans of Wicked Plants and An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers
People who hate Valentine’s Day
Gift-giving to a recently dumped friend or relative
Botany enthusiasts
The eternally vengeful and embittered
The ultimate guide to finding new and fragrant ways to channel your frustrations and fuel your revenge fantasies with some common (and not-so-common) vengeful plants, as well as suggested bouquets to blight your nemeses.
Is there anything more savage than an archly composed bouquet? The Victorians didn’t think so, which is why their flower symbols weren’t just endearing—they were also cheeky, rude, and downright hostile. This illustrated floriography will help you choose the perfect Floral Estrangement for your situation, such
The “Maybe You Shouldn't Have Given Me Your Phone Password” (Yellow Chrysanthemum, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Basil, Yellow Rose, Tansy)
The “Still Thinking about the $1K I Spent to Be a Bridesmaid at Your Destination Wedding” (Black-Eyed Susan, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Delphinium, Orange Lily)
The “His Mommy Issues Are Now Your Problem” (Withered White Rose, Pine, Delphinium)
With incredible, subtly hostile illustrations of flowers throughout, this is a sumptuous, decadent, guilty pleasure of a gift or self-purchase. As a modern bard says, “Don’t get sad, get even.”
A FRESH TAKE FLOWER It’s the perfect time for a book on the language of flowers that focuses on the darker side of its symbolism. For anyone who fantasizes about sending your awful ex a message on Valentine’s Day, this book includes hilarious (and informative!) tips for you.
MODERN LOVE (AND HATE): This hilarious guide to flowers one should never send is pitch-perfect for iconoclasts who love to buck the trends and fans of such vengeful entertainments as Bridgerton and Do Revenge.
Perfect
Fans of Wicked Plants and An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers
People who hate Valentine’s Day
Gift-giving to a recently dumped friend or relative
Botany enthusiasts
The eternally vengeful and embittered
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 7, 2025
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January 8, 2025
Victorian Spins: Symbolic Meanings of Flowers
The subtle art of carefully crafting a snub via flowers. This book had me in fits of laughter. “Thanks to this book, next time someone wrongs you, they’ll get what they deserve: a tasteful arrangement, with a dash of spite.”
The illustrations (floriography) of the flowers and bouquets were gorgeous and inspiring. Jill De Hann really married the imagery throughout to the tone of the text.
The book aesthetics would be especially wonderful in the fall, for Valentine’s Day and universally year round. A perfect addition for yourself or loved one that loves an undertone with intentions. A coffee table conversation book to generate endless stories and conversations.
I received a free copy of this book from Rebecca Fishbein and Chronicle Books. I am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own.
The subtle art of carefully crafting a snub via flowers. This book had me in fits of laughter. “Thanks to this book, next time someone wrongs you, they’ll get what they deserve: a tasteful arrangement, with a dash of spite.”
The illustrations (floriography) of the flowers and bouquets were gorgeous and inspiring. Jill De Hann really married the imagery throughout to the tone of the text.
The book aesthetics would be especially wonderful in the fall, for Valentine’s Day and universally year round. A perfect addition for yourself or loved one that loves an undertone with intentions. A coffee table conversation book to generate endless stories and conversations.
I received a free copy of this book from Rebecca Fishbein and Chronicle Books. I am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own.
September 18, 2025
This was funny and the illustrations are gorgeous!
April 23, 2025
If I give you a bouquet of flowers just know lots of meaning went into it and that I probably hate you 🤣
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