Mad Honey Summary
"Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult is a work of fiction that tells the story of Olivia McAfee and Lily Campanello, two women who are both starting over in their own ways. Olivia's life has been upended by her husband's revelation of a darker side, leading her to return to her hometown in New Hampshire and take over her father's beekeeping business. Lily and her mother have also relocated to New Hampshire, hoping for a fresh start in Lily's final year of high school.
Their paths cross when Olivia's son, Asher, falls for Lily, and she can't help but fall for him too. However, when Lily is found dead and Asher is questioned by the police, Olivia is adamant that her son is innocent. As the case unfolds, Olivia realizes that Asher has hidden more than he's shared with her, and she must confront the flashes of his father's temper in him.
"Mad Honey" is a gripping novel of suspense, a touching love story, and a poignant exploration of the secrets we keep and the risks we take in order to find ourselves
