Love & Other Carnivorous Plants

During the summer after her freshman year at Harvard, Danny struggles to discover her true identity amidst personal struggles and tragedy. She finds herself attracted to an older, edgy girl in rehab, but her self-destructive tendencies resurface. Love and Other Carnivorous Plants beautifully captures the transition between adolescence and the future.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2020
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

After an incredibly disappointing year, Danny returns home for the summer, feeling lost and uncertain about her future. As the Valedictorian of the World, she had expected to excel in all aspects of her life, but instead, she found herself struggling with pre-med, leaving mid-semester to enter treatment for an eating disorder, and drifting apart from her childhood best friend.

One by one, Danny felt like she was losing all the foundations of her identity. She felt like she was no longer the person she had once been, and she struggled to find a sense of self that felt authentic to her.

However, when Danny met an older, edgy girl in rehab, she felt a glimmer of hope that she might be able to find a new sense of self that felt right. For the first time, she felt like she could be herself, without the constraints of societal expectations or the pressure to conform to anyone else's ideals.

But as fate would have it, tragedy struck, and Danny's self-destructive tendencies resurfaced, haunting her in more ways than one. She struggled to find a way to just be herself, whoever that self really was, and she felt like she was constantly fighting against her own demons.

Love and Other Carnivorous Plants is a raw and honest portrayal of the often painful turning point in teens' lives between adolescence and the overwhelming uncertainty of the future. Through the unfiltered and starkly memorable voice of Danny, the reader is taken on a journey of self-discovery and growth, as she struggles to find her place in the world and overcome the obstacles that threaten to consume her.

The book is filled with humor and heartache, as Danny navigates the complexities of her relationships, her own self-worth, and the pressures of society. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love and support to help us overcome our darkest moments.

In conclusion, Love and Other Carnivorous Plants is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost or uncertain about their identity. It is a beautifully written and powerful story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Through the character of Danny, we are reminded that we are all capable of growth and self-discovery, even in the face of adversity.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 139 x 209 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316436687