The Last Beekeeper

by Julie Carrick Dalton

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

What would you do if the world was falling apart? For Sasha Severn, it was time to go home. Her childhood home that is. It's been over a decade since she's been to this place, yet the calling is too strong to ignore.

Yet Sasha doesn't quite find what she was expecting at this home. For starters, it's full of squatters. More importantly, something impossible is happening here. There's a honey bee. Quite possibly the last.

My Review:

Ow. My heart. The idea of The Last Beekeeper hits hard. After all, we're talking about a dystopian world with no bees – except for the one our wayward character found. That idea hurts, especially as I'm confident Julie Crrick Dalton was thinking about how real this possibility could become.

Still, I have to admit that the overall concept is intriguing. More than that, the writing is beautifully done. It's compelling – one of those books you can't put down, regardless of how late the clock says it is. (Seriously, don't make my mistake. Don't pick this book up at 9 pm to "read a couple of chapters before bed." Ha).

If you're looking for a book that feels too real while giving you all the chills, pick up The Last Beekeeper. You won't regret it.

Highlights:
Bees
Literary Fiction
Perfect for fans of Delia Owens

Trigger Warnings:
Loss of Bees
Dystopian

Thanks to Forge Books and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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