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A review by sfeldmann
The Honeybee Emeralds by Amy Tector
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Honeybee Emeralds is an Adult Contemporary novel tying in the history of women throughout various period of history and the three women (Alice, Lily, and Daphne) who’s lives become intertwined with the story surrounding a mysterious necklace.
I do not read much adult fiction, but I greatly enjoyed learning about the mystery of the honeybee emeralds and the lives of the three main characters. Each character felt unique and their stories were complicated and messy, similar to the stories of people in the real world. I don’t want to spoil anything but I think you’ll grow to like these women as much as I have when you read their stories.
The plot itself is slow, but not the dragging kind of slow. More like the kind of slow patience that is rewarded when one makes a loaf of brioche or cinnamon rolls. At first it seems as though the process could have the potential to drag but the multiple POVs both historical and in the present kept the mystery unfolding steadily, leaving the readers in the end with something sweet and filling to take away.
While some parts of the ending felt a little rushed and a little bit du es machina, the story overall was good and I would recommend it.
I do not read much adult fiction, but I greatly enjoyed learning about the mystery of the honeybee emeralds and the lives of the three main characters. Each character felt unique and their stories were complicated and messy, similar to the stories of people in the real world. I don’t want to spoil anything but I think you’ll grow to like these women as much as I have when you read their stories.
The plot itself is slow, but not the dragging kind of slow. More like the kind of slow patience that is rewarded when one makes a loaf of brioche or cinnamon rolls. At first it seems as though the process could have the potential to drag but the multiple POVs both historical and in the present kept the mystery unfolding steadily, leaving the readers in the end with something sweet and filling to take away.
While some parts of the ending felt a little rushed and a little bit du es machina, the story overall was good and I would recommend it.