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A review by ericas_bookshelf
The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows by Olivia Waite
funny
hopeful
informative
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Ok this was phenomenal?!
Agatha Griffin is a 45-year-old widow who took over her late husband’s printing shop with her son and her apprentice. When she goes to the other print shop in Meliton she finds one corner overrun by bees. Her mother-in-law introduces her to 43-year-old Penelope Flood who is well known for her skills with bees. Over the course of getting Agatha’s hive settled and bonding over the other hives in town, a romance gradually develops between the two women.
There is a ton about this book I loved. There is a great balance of history, discussions of class, the impact of the marriage laws on women, and political activism! Seriously so cool. There are also other Queer couples and it is discussed how they have to hide the true nature of their relationship.
This is a slow burn romance, but I am a huuuuge fan of slow burn romances. Their relationship developed so naturally from friends to lovers. I also deeply prefer historical romances that pack in lots of politics and history, so I obviously was the target audience for this book haha.
Overall this was absolutely stellar and I can’t wait to dive into the next book!
P. S. You will learn a lot about bees 🐝
Agatha Griffin is a 45-year-old widow who took over her late husband’s printing shop with her son and her apprentice. When she goes to the other print shop in Meliton she finds one corner overrun by bees. Her mother-in-law introduces her to 43-year-old Penelope Flood who is well known for her skills with bees. Over the course of getting Agatha’s hive settled and bonding over the other hives in town, a romance gradually develops between the two women.
There is a ton about this book I loved. There is a great balance of history, discussions of class, the impact of the marriage laws on women, and political activism! Seriously so cool. There are also other Queer couples and it is discussed how they have to hide the true nature of their relationship.
This is a slow burn romance, but I am a huuuuge fan of slow burn romances. Their relationship developed so naturally from friends to lovers. I also deeply prefer historical romances that pack in lots of politics and history, so I obviously was the target audience for this book haha.
Overall this was absolutely stellar and I can’t wait to dive into the next book!
P. S. You will learn a lot about bees 🐝