Full Bloom
close menu
Bookswagon
search
My Account
Home > Fiction: general and literary > Full Bloom: A Novel
Full Bloom: A Novel

Full Bloom: A Novel


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



International Edition


X
About the Book

The power to be seen. The power to be heard. The power to be adored. . . NATIONAL BESTSELLER . A woman's life is forever changed by a mysterious perfume in this stunning novel about ambition and untapped desire from the New York Times bestselling author of Ghosts of Harvard. "An absolutely gorgeous read-the perfect combination of romance, mystery, and magical realism, with a vibrant cast of characters."-Sarah MacLean, author of These Summer Storms Reeling from a breakup and overlooked at her job as a lighting designer, Iris Sunnegren finds herself stuck, disconnected, and lonely in crowded New York City. Her wealthy friends are married and having babies, while she's trying to pay for freezing her eggs. And the future she longs for feels out of reach. Then, a mysterious neighbor, an older Frenchwoman, makes her a gift: a bespoke perfume. One spritz, a dab behind the ears, and Iris feels like a different woman. Suddenly, she is the object of every man's desire, and she can satisfy her own hungers for sex, love, and ambition. She can cast off her inhibitions and use her newfound allure to dazzle the high-profile client, attract a man who excites her like no other, and access all the rarified spaces that once excluded her. Invigorated by the perfume, Iris embodies her maximum power-a flower fully bloomed. But there is danger in connecting to our primal emotions. Scent awakens buried memories, and nightmares of the childhood house fire she barely survived return to haunt her. As Iris ventures deeper into the glamorous and male-dominated worlds of New York real estate, dimly-lit steakhouses, and beachfront mansions in the Hamptons, she finds herself getting closer to unspeakable truths-about the people she trusted, about the people she loved, and about the new circle of power-players that invited her in. A sensual and seductive novel set among the upper echelons of New York City, Full Bloom is at once a poignant story of becoming and a riveting mystery that asks: Who are you without your inhibitions? Does being wanted get you what you want, or will you be devoured by desire?

About the Author :
Francesca Serritella is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of two novels, Full Bloom and Ghosts of Harvard. Ghosts of Harvard was nominated for Best First Novel by International Thriller Writers. She also co-authored a nine-book series of essay collections with her mother, author Lisa Scottoline, based on their Sunday column in The Philadelphia Inquirer. She graduated cum laude from Harvard University, where she won multiple awards for her fiction, including the Thomas T. Hoopes Prize. She lives in New York City with her eighteen-year-old cat and her new puppy.

Review :
“Francesca Serritella’s Full Bloom is an absolutely gorgeous read—the perfect combination of romance, mystery, and magical realism, with a vibrant cast of characters who will make you wish you were a part of Iris’s world. Here is a big, juicy story that will linger long after you've closed the book.”—Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author of These Summer Storms

“I love Full Bloom. Charged with emotion, it is a masterful portrait of one of the most intriguing characters I’ve ever met. With elegant prose and an insider’s knowledge of New York City, Francesca Serritella has created a dazzling world that draws us in and makes us feel we are wandering the brownstone-lined streets and hidden gardens of Greenwich Village. She writes of Iris’s longings and desires, passion and regrets, and she understands the art and science of love. What a wonderful novel!”—Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author of Last Night

“Francesca Serritella is a literary wonder. Atmospheric and lush, Full Bloom is the story of Iris, so overwhelmed by life that only a miracle could set her free. With one spritz of an elixir, Iris is able to explore her potent past and visit the magical possibilities of her future. Serritella’s elegant prose includes a top note of originality, a middle note of pure heart, and a base note of self-discovery. A sensory feast for readers everywhere.”—Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The View from Lake Como

“Beautifully written . . . This engaging story is part mystery, part romance, and infused with a hint of magic; an excellent choice for book groups.”Library Journal

“A delightful premise evolves into a sexy romp, then deepens further into an exploration of trauma, power, and responsibility. . . . Serritella balances whimsy alongside a melancholic sense of grief. Iris’ longing is so intensely rendered that it verges on painful. Readers are gifted with a heartfelt story of ambition and resilience. This novel would make an excellent pick for book groups; in addition to its heady themes, it’s sure to spark curiosity about (and within) the world of perfume.”Booklist


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780525510413
  • Publisher: Random House USA Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Ballantine Books Inc.
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 432
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: A Novel
  • Width: 132 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0525510419
  • Publisher Date: 21 Jul 2026
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 22 mm
  • Weight: 750 gr


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Full Bloom: A Novel
Random House USA Inc -
Full Bloom: A Novel
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Full Bloom: A Novel

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept

    Fresh on the Shelf


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!
    Your IP: 216.73.217.72 IN