The Bees

Set entirely within a beehive, Laline Paull's debut novel follows Flora 717, a sanitation bee who discovers she possesses extraordinary talents that set her apart from her hive-mates. As she navigates a society bound by strict laws and dangerous enemies, Flora's journey reveals a world both alien and strikingly familiar, driven by her deepening desire and courage to challenge the status quo. This imaginative and suspenseful story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and transformation.