In this first episode of Petals and Pages, I’m unboxing my very first book mail from Legacy Lit — a surreal moment for this girl who used to buy one book at a time from the discount table.

They sent me two powerful new titles:

• The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery by Clarence A. Haynes — a haunting gothic story laced with memory and mystery.

• Of My Own Making by Daria Burke — a debut that promises raw introspection, healing, and self-discovery.

I share my unfiltered reactions, what I think the books are about, and why these titles already feel like they’re going to bloom into something special.

Hit play for my thoughts, my joy, and a little behind-the-scenes look at what it means to grow something from scratch — one book and one bloom at a time.