Review of Send Flowers by Emily Buchanan

Eco-influencer Fi is grieving the death of her boyfriend, Ed, who died in a climate protest, and when she doesn’t know what to make of the yew tree which shows up on her doorstep, she puts his ashes in the soil. Fi believes that Ed’s spirit is reincarnated and he’s back to deliver a message. There’s a storm surge on the horizon and London’s soon to flood, but climate activists are being detained in prison and speaking up doesn’t seem to get her anywhere. But why would Ed come back if not to encourage her to keep going, to try harder, to really make a difference?

Amidst a heatwave, Fi returns to her hometown in Scotland, following a trail of clues from Ed the houseplant. Desperate to piece everything together, Fi encounters old friends, family drama, and personal struggles, unsure how far she can push herself while battling the PTSD of witnessing Ed’s violent end. 

Send Flowers is a poignant exploration of the climate crisis, grief, and standing up for what you believe in at any cost. 

Reviewed by Victoria

Published on 01/07/25 by Verve Books

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