He Should Have Told the Bees by Andrea Cox
Genre: Contemporary
Publisher: Revell Publishing
Publication Year: 2023
4.5 Stars
I think this was my first Andrea Cox book and I have to say, I hope it’s not my last. This story was so GOOD. I love when people start discovering ways to heal from trauma and from daily rifts and learn to grow past the mistakes of the previous generation and embrace their own identity.
This book wasn’t just interesting, riveting, and emotional, it was inspiring. I found the story of Beckett and Callie to be something that I may even want to re-read in the future.
The atmosphere was beautiful and immersive from the farm to Callie’s struggles as a small business owner. I loved the way that the story all tied together and the cloak of mystery that shrouded the girls’ past and how they discovered it in such a way that forced them to confront their pasts… as well as their presents.
The characters were deep, relatable, and made me root for them. Even the side characters made me wish we could see more of them and experience the rest of their lives and how they turned out.
If you are someone who enjoys women’s contemporary fiction, stories filled with family relationships and drama, and a touch of hope and healing thrown in, then you will love this book!
*This book was given to me free of charge in exchange for my honest review. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and in no way influenced by the author or publisher.
