A review by booksaremypeople
Here Is the Beehive by Sarah Crossan

5.0

This is a subtle and moving novel about a woman, Ana, who works as an estate lawyer and executor of people’s wills. When the wife of the man she’s been carrying on an affair with for years walks into her office and tells Ana he’s died, she receives quite a shock, but must hide it from the wife. The narrative reels back in time with memories and fragments from their affair together, how they met, how they fought and what promises were made. The narrative also follows her newfound and controversial relationship with the widow of her lover. This is a beautifully written book with poetic ruminations on this seminal moment in her life. An honest look at grief and loss. Thank you to Little, Brown And Company and NetGalley for the advanced review copy of this book.