59 pages • 1 hour read
Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Finney BoylanMad Honey
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan follows the trial of 18-year-old Asher Fields, accused of murdering his girlfriend, Lily Campanello. Asher's mother, Olivia, grapples with doubts about her son's innocence, haunted by her past with her abusive ex-husband. The novel delves into themes of violence, abuse, gender expression, and identity, unveiling complex character backstories and relationships. The book includes mentions and descriptions of violence, bullying, and death by suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan is praised for its complex characters and thought-provoking themes. Reviewers laud its nuanced handling of sensitive issues such as identity and family dynamics. However, some criticize the pacing and predictability of the plot twists. The dual authorship brings a unique perspective to the narrative.
Who Should Read Mad Honey?
Readers who enjoy emotionally charged, socially relevant narratives with complex characters will find Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan compelling. Fans of Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper and Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere will appreciate the book’s exploration of family dynamics and identity.