He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox

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He Should Have Told The Bees by Amanda Cox is a thoughtful and wonderful read. Beckett Walsh loves living on her family farm and taking care of the animals and bees. She has lived there with her father her whole life. Callie Peterson feel like she is finally having her dreams come true after she bought her new shop. She has spent years with a mother who could not take care of herself let alone her daughter. The two women meet for the first time when they find out they are co-owners of a trust of the Walsh family farm.

WOW! The author has the gift of expertly walking you through a character’s life in such a way that you feel like you know the characters personally by the end of the story. I cheered for each character as they worked through their issues, cried for all they had experienced, and watched as their brokenness was woven into a beautiful redeemed story.

The mental health issues of the characters were handled with gentleness and you were able to see the characters growth through therapy and the support of families and friends. The character’s faith was well done, a natural part of the story, and not preachy. The life cycle of the bees on the farm was expertly layered into the story and brought such interest and depth.

This is a beautiful redemption story that will stay with me. It was a pleasure to read. I highly recommend He Should Have Told the Bees.

I was given a copy of the story and not required to write a positive review.

TW: rape, anxiety, abandonment, and childhood trauma.

Before becoming a stay-at-home parent, Amanda spent her time counseling children, families, and individuals through life’s challenging moments. Now she uses those same skills to develop layered characters and stories, bringing them on a journey of hope and healing. A journey she hopes her readers experience in their own lives as they read.

A few of her favorite things are the sanctuary of the great outdoors, the feeling of pen on paper, the sound of her children’s laughter, and exploring new places with her husband of 17 years. (Oh, let’s not forget good fiction and good coffee. She’s addicted to both.)