{"product_id":"floral-estrangements-taunt-your-rivals-vanquish-your-enemies-through-the-language-of-flowers-9781797231020","title":"Floral Estrangements: Taunt Your Rivals \u0026 Vanquish Your Enemies Through the Language of Flowers","description":"\u003cb\u003eFlowers for when you love them . . . not. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The ultimate guide to finding new and fragrant ways to channel your frustrations and fuel your revenge fantasies with some common (and not-so-common) vengeful plants, as well as suggested bouquets to blight your nemeses. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIs there anything more savage than an archly composed bouquet? The Victorians didn't think so, which is why their flower symbols weren't just endearing--they were also cheeky, rude, and downright hostile. This illustrated floriography will help you choose the perfect Floral Estrangement for your situation, such as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The \"Maybe You Shouldn't Have Given Me Your Phone Password\" (Yellow Chrysanthemum, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Basil, Yellow Rose, Tansy) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The \"Still Thinking about the $1K I Spent to Be a Bridesmaid at Your Destination Wedding\" (Black-Eyed Susan, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Delphinium, Orange Lily) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The \"His Mommy Issues Are Now Your Problem\" (Withered White Rose, Pine, Delphinium) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With incredible, subtly hostile illustrations of flowers throughout, this is a sumptuous, decadent, guilty pleasure of a gift or self-purchase. As a modern bard says, \"Don't get sad, get even.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA FRESH TAKE FLOWER BOOK: It's the perfect time for a book on the language of flowers that focuses on the darker side of its symbolism. For anyone who fantasizes about sending your awful ex a message on Valentine's Day, this book includes hilarious (and informative!) tips for you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e MODERN LOVE (AND HATE): This hilarious guide to flowers one should never send is pitch-perfect for iconoclasts who love to buck the trends and fans of such vengeful entertainments as \u003ci\u003eBridgerton\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDo Revenge\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of \u003ci\u003eWicked Plants\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFloriography: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e People who hate Valentine's Day \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-giving to a recently dumped friend or relative \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Botany enthusiasts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The eternally vengeful and embittered \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRebecca Fishbein is a freelance writer and the author of \u003ci\u003eGood Things Happen to People You Hate\u003c\/i\u003e. You can find her writing in the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003ethe\u003ci\u003e Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eVulture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eJezebel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Cut\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. She lives in Brooklyn with her houseplants.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50878074683666,"sku":"9781797231020","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d5ff9157-0a11-49ec-b7d8-0ae81706184f.jpg?v=1738213495","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/floral-estrangements-taunt-your-rivals-vanquish-your-enemies-through-the-language-of-flowers-9781797231020","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}