“Garvin is a master at creating hive-like communities vibrating with characters readers will enthusiastically embrace.” —Booklist (Starred Review)
“There is such satisfaction in the interlocking outcomes: comeuppance for bullies, validation for nonconformists, balm for broken hearts. No sentimentality, just authenticity. Just a really good read.” — Oregon Arts Watch
“A heart-wrenching yet uplifting story…Readers will cheer on the heroes of this winning story.”
—Publishers Weekly
“The characters’ perspectives contrast sharply and shift in each chapter, making this a dynamic and engaging story. The writing is engaging and speeds along compellingly.” —Library Journal
“Bumblebee Season will have you feeling all the feelings, and delivers on a readable, discussable book. This would be an excellent book club choice as there is so much to discuss but it remains very accessible. The author brings the characters to life quickly and makes you want to know more.” —The Gloss Book Club
“Garvin is adept at painting characters who excel outside other’s expectations. She does it again with “Bumblebee Season,” introducing us to those who live exceptional lives, no matter how others may discount them. Kind of like the bumblebee, which keeps buzzing to beat the odds.”
—Spokesman-Review
“Garvin’s latest novel returns to the vibrant world of small‑town beekeeping, weaving together themes of resilience, belonging, and the profound connections between people and the natural world.” —Los Alamos Reporter
“The novel shines a ray of sun on the love of nature and on a multicultural community.”
—Albuquerque Journal
“Not only does Garvin highlight environmental themes in her books, she also often includes characters that spotlight human-centric issues that are often politicized… Many different kinds of readers are drawn to Garvin’s books, and her newest novel is no exception.” —Vail Daily
“Garvin’s latest novel returns to the vibrant world of small‑town beekeeping, weaving together themes of resilience, belonging, and the profound connections between people and the natural world.” —Los Alamos Reporter
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