A review by kathrynshields
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Finney Boylan

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The story started strong but meandered in a way that didn’t serve the plot or character development.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Murder

Moderate: Deadnaming, Mental illness, Self harm, Abortion, and Outing

Minor: Animal death, Homophobia, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail

The story addresses transphobia and intimate partner violence at length, but does not promote either.