The Bee Sting

There is an interesting juxtaposition, of sorts, whereas this is a story that takes place over a short period of time but also takes the reader on an extremely thorough (and engaging) journey with the family at the center of it.  The first act is a deep exploration/introduction/origin story to each of the characters, but these are also cleverly woven into setting the foundational plot points that will be integral later.  The bridge between the beginning and the surprisingly explosive ending include the exploration of themes like self-worth, identity, and fear of the unknown while also proving that you really never know what is happening (or has happened) behind someone's mask.  This one is also elevated by the fact that it avoids some of the common tropes and brings pieces together in a very deliberate and diligent way that makes the reveals and additional context even more impactful as it is layered in over the quick-paced final third.