A Botanist’s Guide to Rituals and Revenge

After her grandfather has a heart attack, Saffron makes a trip back to Ellington Manor, which is a visit that comes with tense dynamics with her family. While that was expected, she didn’t expect Bill Wyatt, acting as a doctor, to care for Lord Easting. Saffron doesn’t trust the man, knowing his background with government secrets, and when he threatens her into handing over her father’s old research documents, she knows there’s more going on.

Saffron returns for another fun historical mystery that instantly pulls you into the past and right back into her world. Khavari perfectly captures the era through small details and lots of charm. From the dialogue to the mannerisms, everything felt organic and natural to the era. Specific elements woven into Saffron’s world are the gender dynamics and class expectations, which are subtle but still feel present. This makes every time she pushes back while pursuing the mystery feel more groundbreaking. Her relationship with Elizabeth continues to be a fun and great representation of friendship and female empowerment. /Botanist’s Guide to Rituals and Revenge/ is a historical treat that gives you a dazzling look at the past through the eyes of a headstrong heroine, and with a mystery that leaves you ready to see what Saffron will get into next.