"Cabbage" by C.S. Fritz could be placed somewhere between the witch's vegetable patch in "Rapunzel", Roman Polanski's "Rosemary's Baby", the plants born from Vendredi's sperm in Michel Tournier's "Vendredi ou la vie sauvage" or the legend that children come from cabbages. "Cabbage", a dark and poetic fairy tale, will appeal to those who have read "Helpmeet" by Naben Ruthnum.

Thomas, Rosemary's husband, has only one desire: to make his wife Rosemary, who is suffering from pancreatic cancer, happy. To this end, he tends a magnificent vegetable garden where he plants his favourite flowers as well as cabbages. When he breaks a vial of blood on the vegetable, it seems to magically grant wishes.
This is a subtle tale of loss and mourning, but also of life itself and its many transformations. The writing is poetic and gripping, and makes me want to read more of the author's work.

Although I wasn't always captivated by the quotes between the chapters, I loved the cover as much as the Spotify playlist!

Thank you to NetGalley and Albatross Book Co. for this wonderful discovery!

A definitive 5/5 !