Love & Other Carnivorous Plants

*“A pitch-perfect take on what happens when the future you imagined doesn’t live up to expectations…. This genuinely funny novel about some harrowing topics manages to balance humor and pathos perfectly. Readers who connected with J.J. Johnson’s Believarexic or Sam J. Miller’s The Art of Starving will want this book, as well as the many John Green fans who crave intelligent stories that occupy both shadow and light.”–Booklist, starred review“A hilarious, thoughtful novel of trying to figure out loving other people when it hurts, and loving yourself when it’s impossible.”–Teenreads.com“Fans of Sarah Dessen will appreciate Danny’s relatable and realistic journey. A must-have sharp, powerful, and witty immersion into the complexities of sexual identity and mental health.”–School Library Journal“Gonsalves juggles multiple serious adolescent challenges with operatic verve–eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual awakening and orientation, mental health, grief… A feel-good debut sure to interest teens looking to feel better about not feeling so great.”–Kirkus“Gonsalves realistically conveys Danny’s wide range of emotions… Her most profound realization comes through accepting that she can live her life on her own terms and that she need not have it all figured out quite yet.”–Publishers Weekly“Self-deprecating, witty…. As funny as it is painful.”–VOYA“Will appeal to students who deal with anxiety and the pressures of life that many teens face.”–School Library ConnectionBooklist Editors’ Choice: Books for Youth 2018A 2019 Rainbow Book List Selection

Florence Gonsalves graduated from Dartmouth College in 2015, and after numerous jobs and internships, she finally decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an author. Love and Other Carnivorous Plants is her debut novel.