Lily Hawthorn's garden has always been a vibrant escape, A place where she can nurture beauty and find comfort among her plants. But when her mother's sudden death shatters her world, Lily's once-thriving oasis begins to wither, mirroring the ache in her heart.

Amidst her garden's decline, a mysterious elder tree appears, its roots not only digging into the hardened earth but Lily's unspoken pain as well. As she turns away from the tree and her emotions, the land slips further into chaos. Only when Lily feels her absolute lowest does she realize that to save her precious garden, she must confront her grief head-on.

In a story about loss, friendship, and the enduring power of love, When Petals Fall is a tender exploration of grief from a child's perspective, touching on emotions young readers may struggle to express.