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Linda M. (Ocala, FL)
A Plant Shop Like No Other
The Plant Lady is a book that grabbed me from the first page. A quiet, unassuming woman from out of town opens a plant shop on a deserted street in Dosan, South Korea. She transforms the empty building and adjoining garden into a welcoming, peaceful green sanctuary for people who pass through her doors. But there's more here than meets the eye. As time passes, she not only helps people with their plants, she also has a knack for rectifying some very painful life situations. Men who torture animals, damage plants, abuse children, and mistreat their partners should be warned. Your life may be about to change. This book will appeal to readers who like a thriller and want to burn the midnight oil! Once you start, it's hard to stop until you've read the last page.
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Lorraine D. (Lacey, WA)
JUSTICE FROM ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE - You won't want to put the book down
A unique and captivating read from a whole different perspective of justice. Plant Lady by Kang Minyoung is a glimpse into the life of a quiet and thoughtful person who courageously leaves her home town and opens a plant store. She is knowledgeable and fastidious about understanding and pleasing her customers. She works hard every day from dawn to dusk and then some. She is a wealth of information about numerous plants, some very rare, and a resource to those she's met who trigger her empathy. Her "solutions" to customer problems are bold and sometimes gruesome. You won't want to put this book down.
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Peggy T. (Richardson, TX)
Plant Lady
Plant Lady by Minyoung Kang
I feel a little undecided about this book. In a way it reminded me of the book My Sister the Serial Killer except this woman committed murders for altruistic reasons to improve other women's lives, mostly.
It was a bit gruesome but actually not gory. The writing was rather stark and character development was pretty much nil. I feel like I know her garden better than I know her. The author does some explaining of the premise in her final note.
Thanks to NetGalley.
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Kristia L. (Plano, TX)
Plant Lady
I liked this book but struggled to stay engaged. The premise of the story was good and I think people would like it.
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Elizabeth V. (Bellbrook, OH)
It Grew on Me
Plant Lady was not your typical hero's journey and the title character was not your typical hero. That made the plot very intriguing. The quiet, unassuming Plant Lady turned into a feminist super hero when confronted by abusive men who didn't appreciate plants or the women in their lives. Her weapon of choice and means of disposing of her victims was not only brilliant but ecologically sound. While the story was entertaining, initially I found the sentences to be a bit choppy but I suspect that was caused by the difference in pacing between the original Korean and the translation to English, not the writing itself.
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Karen K. (SAVOY, IL)
Surprised!
Plant Lady Review June 2026
I was expecting a Cozy Mystery type book but instead discovered myself in a revenge horror story. Once I made the mental adjustment, I really enjoyed it. The descriptive and fine storytelling skills of the author pulled me into this genre I wouldn't otherwise have ventured into. I think the often targeted or casual misogyny in cultures all over the world is a common experience that I (and no doubt others) certainly could relate to. The satisfaction of seeing this revenge carried out so skillfully was a nearly complete pleasure. I say nearly because in real life there would always be some regret in such a path. I appreciate the tongue in cheek social commentary of this book and hope it leads to discussion among readers and families. I believe in the power of books to change culture for the better.
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Kristina
Important read
I normally don't struggle to put into words my thoughts on a book. While thinking about Plant Lady I found myself staring at a blank cursor. Not because I don't have anything to say, but because I want to ensure I state that this book impacted me and describes the fears women deal with all the time when it comes to allowing ourselves to be vulnerable around men. I would recommend this novel to all women and those who love them. On the surface it is about a woman who loves plants and dislikes men who do bad things. Yes, Yoohee is a protagonist who also could be described as someone who does bad things. Yet, I found myself cheering for her and hoping for her to thrive. She is a source of safety and protection for women, and that speaks to me and I am sure many others. It's a quick read but a book that has stayed in my mind. I highly recommend and am grateful to BookBrowse for the opportunity to read an ARC.
