Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Rebecca Yarros throws readers into an intense fantasy world where dragons bond with riders, survival is never promised, and Violet Sorrengail has to prove she’s way tougher than everyone thinks. The book is filled with danger, chaos, tension, and major emotional damage in the best way. Purple calla lilies are such a good match because they’re dark, sleek, and Violet-coded. And since Violet has two dragons, this book gets two flowers: yellow pincushion protea is the perfect second pick, with its bold, fiery look as a nod to her golden companion.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

In A Court of Thorns and Roses, the world is lush, magical, romantic, and just a little dangerous, where beauty and brutality are always tangled together. The story puts enchantment, longing, and high-stakes emotion front and center. Red roses are the obvious flower pairing for this one, not just as a nod to the title, but because roses grow all throughout the Spring Court, which is overflowing with flowers. They capture the book’s dreamy, seductive vibe while hinting at the danger hiding underneath.

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Whether you grew up with Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad at Susannah’s house on Cousins Beach, or recently got sucked into the series, you know the emotional rollercoaster this coming-of-age, beachy romance entails. While we won’t spoil who Belly ends up with, we will say there’s a wedding in which she honors Susannah by carrying blue and white hydrangeas. These stems, of course, symbolize heartfelt emotions, but are also Susannah’s favorite. The story describes cut stems arranged in vases around the home, as well as her iconic hydrangea bushes.

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

A fun and thrilling romance between two friends, Poppy and Alex, begins while carpooling back to their hometown from college, and every summer since, they take an exciting trip together. While Poppy is filled with wanderlust, Alex is more of a homebody, and over the years, things start to get complicated, and their summer vacations together come to an end. At least for a few years. To pay homage to the incredible travel vibes of the book, we’re turning to anthuriums (bonus points for green or orange to match the original book cover). Additionally, warm, orange roses speak to the enthusiasm, friendship, and unspoken passion between our two leads.

My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

One day, Eden Fox heads out for a job, and upon returning home to her new house in Hope Falls, she’s met with a key that no longer works and a woman whom her husband claims is his wife. This woman is Birdy, who’s inherited the home in Hope Falls and is on a path of making amends with her past after she visits a clinic that predicts the date of her death. The tangled web of mystery, obsessions, and “lies” that drive the plot of this thriller are perfectly depicted by spider mums, specifically pink, purple, and white, for affection, new love, truth, and hope.

Verity by Colleen Hoover

The mystery that is Verity, from her manuscript to the complications from her accident, might never be solved. As Lowen sorts through Verity’s office, working towards finishing the highly-anticipated book series Verity is unable to complete herself, a bloodcurdling, hair-raising memoir is uncovered. So are Lowen’s feelings for Verity’s husband, Jeremy. To match the dark and mysterious mood, we’re pairing this title with purple orchids. Additionally, blue thistle represents Verity’s untrustworthiness, and crimson colored roses speak to the newfound adoration and romance between Lowen and Jeremy.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

In Project Hail Mary, we follow Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher turned very unexpected astronaut. He wakes up alone on a spacecraft with no memory and realizes he’s somehow supposed to save Earth from a mysterious force dimming the sun. As he slowly puts the mission together, science, survival, and an unexpectedly sweet friendship keep the story moving. Sunflowers are such a perfect match for this one, symbolizing the sun’s power in the middle of a major solar crisis. Their heliotropism, or movement toward light, adds another layer, reflecting hope, resilience, and humanity’s instinct to keep reaching for survival.

Dune by Frank Herbert

Frank Herbert drops readers into Arrakis, a brutal desert planet where survival is all about adapting, staying sharp, and respecting the environment around you. As Paul Atreides gets pulled into betrayal, prophecy, and a major power struggle, the planet itself feels just as intense as the people on it. Succulents are a fitting match for Dune because they thrive in dry, unforgiving climates, just like life on Arrakis. Their ability to hold onto water and keep going in extreme conditions mirrors the book’s bigger themes of survival, transformation, and learning how to thrive under pressure.

“Even in the most barren wasteland, a flower always grows. Recognize this, and learn to adapt to your surroundings.” – Frank Herbert

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

This emotional book tells the story of two sisters in Nazi-occupied France, each facing war, fear, heartbreak, and sacrifice in her own way. It also shows how courage can look different from one person to the next. We selected white roses for The Nightingale because they’re tied to the idyllic beauty of the French countryside mentioned in the novel. Blue thistle adds a sharper contrast and deeper meaning, symbolizing valor, bravery, resilience, determination, protection, and loyalty, which points perfectly to the heart of the story.

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Taylor Jenkins Reid gives us a story that’s cosmic and human at the same time, reaching for the stars while staying rooted in our relationships. It blends the power of first love with the wonder of space in a dreamy, intense, and totally absorbing way. Atmosphere calls for flowers that are celestial yet romantic by their very nature. Stargazer lilies, cosmos, zinnias (the first flower to bloom in the ISS), and blue delphinium all echo the beauty and mystery of the galaxy, paying homage to the novel’s dreamlike scale.