Book excerpt: "a bouquet of flowers" offers the reader a glimpse into the soul of a young mind. This collection of poems delves into the author's personal experiences with universal themes such as nature, mental struggles, and girlhood, each represented through the symbolism of various flowers. Together, these carefully selected blooms from different phases of her life form a beautiful, lace-bundled bouquet of emotions and vitality. And like the flowers within it, this bouquet will never stop growing.