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Honey Girl: Roman | Die aufwühlende Geschichte, die hunderttausende TikTok-Userinnen begeistert hat
Morgan Rogers
3.78 AVERAGE
9.08k reviews for:
Honey Girl: Roman | Die aufwühlende Geschichte, die hunderttausende TikTok-Userinnen begeistert hat
Morgan Rogers
3.78 AVERAGE
“Here is the thing about the tar, the sludge, the inky black poison. Once it starts its ascent out of your body, there is nothing you can do to stop it. It tastes like volcano ash and fire, and you must taste it, and gag on it, and ultimately, you must spit it out. There comes a time when you cannot swallow it down any longer”
this made me feel so seen it's kinda scary, i loved it so much
This is definitely a slow book. It is more character driven than plot driven. I really related to the main character as she struggles to find what she wants to do with her life while dealing with the fallout of overworking herself during her PhD.
4.5 stars. This book led me to the revelation that my life really is in my control! I really related to the main character in her consistent goal of being the best and fearing that if you relax for a second, you may throw yourself off of your “destined” path. There are so many paths that your life could take, and lots can have endings that you desire. Being the “best” doesn’t equate to working yourself into the ground. You define what success means to you— and success can include your own joy.
sigh, i have GOT to learn that some books are not for re-reading and that is okay. updated review probably like a 3.5
While some of the supporting characters in this fell flat for me (didn’t like the repetition of “love you so much it hurts” between the friends) I thought Grace and her exploration of her feelings of being lost and needing help were well done and poignant
Honey Girl feels like a balm to my soul. I really feel like this is for anyone in their 20, or even anyone at all who is struggling with loneliness and anxiety and trying to fit broken pieces into some semblance of having your shit together. It's about self-acceptance, and learning to find what's best for YOU. I wasn't expecting this book to make me feel the way I do after finishing, or to CRY, so it's absolutely a winner.
Also, this book has been falsely marketed as a rom-com! There's definitely romance and comedy but this one is more focused on self than anything, which was a pleasant surprise.
In Honey Girl, we meet Grace Porter, a recent astronomy doctorate graduate faced with seeking her place in a world that's even harder than the difficulty of eleven years of school. She's been pressured by her dad, Colonel, to be a Porter - perfect and following the plan, never quitting or running like her mom always did. But when Grace goes to Vegas for her 28th birthday, she drunkenly marries Yuki, a mystery girl who leaves only a radio show calling card and a photo behind. Their marriage is the first real thing that starts to unravel Grace's plan as she seeks to figure out what the fuck comes next for her after disappointment, an incessant need to be and have the best, and her perfectionism lead to a perfect breakdown.
This book is hella diverse and queer, btw. Tons of found family to be found here, so if that's a preference for you, definitely pick this up. Also plenty of diverse mental illness/mental health repsentation! Slight trigger warning for self-harm, though it's nothing too graphic - just to be aware.
I really enjoy the way Morgan Rogers writes both dialogue and prose; she's great at the zing and banter but also at breaking hearts and digging right to the guts of Grace's issue in searing, wanna-underline-every-word sentences. I am thoroughly impressed by her debut and absolutely looking forward to what comes next.
Also, oddly enough, if you're waiting for Casey McQuiston's One Last Stop, try picking up Honey Girl. Having now had the pleasure of reading both, there's a similarity in both book's main characters and their individual journeys. Totally different experiences, but the vibe is there.
I definitely want to buy this one! It's such a good book, and the type that feel like a comfort read. So glad I picked up Honey Girl!
Also, this book has been falsely marketed as a rom-com! There's definitely romance and comedy but this one is more focused on self than anything, which was a pleasant surprise.
In Honey Girl, we meet Grace Porter, a recent astronomy doctorate graduate faced with seeking her place in a world that's even harder than the difficulty of eleven years of school. She's been pressured by her dad, Colonel, to be a Porter - perfect and following the plan, never quitting or running like her mom always did. But when Grace goes to Vegas for her 28th birthday, she drunkenly marries Yuki, a mystery girl who leaves only a radio show calling card and a photo behind. Their marriage is the first real thing that starts to unravel Grace's plan as she seeks to figure out what the fuck comes next for her after disappointment, an incessant need to be and have the best, and her perfectionism lead to a perfect breakdown.
This book is hella diverse and queer, btw. Tons of found family to be found here, so if that's a preference for you, definitely pick this up. Also plenty of diverse mental illness/mental health repsentation! Slight trigger warning for self-harm, though it's nothing too graphic - just to be aware.
I really enjoy the way Morgan Rogers writes both dialogue and prose; she's great at the zing and banter but also at breaking hearts and digging right to the guts of Grace's issue in searing, wanna-underline-every-word sentences. I am thoroughly impressed by her debut and absolutely looking forward to what comes next.
Also, oddly enough, if you're waiting for Casey McQuiston's One Last Stop, try picking up Honey Girl. Having now had the pleasure of reading both, there's a similarity in both book's main characters and their individual journeys. Totally different experiences, but the vibe is there.
I definitely want to buy this one! It's such a good book, and the type that feel like a comfort read. So glad I picked up Honey Girl!
gotta be honest, i didn’t actually finish this book. i tried so hard and wanted to like it, the premise is really cool, but the attempted poetic flowery way it was written bothered me endlessly
a couple stars cause im sure its honestly great, i just couldn’t im sorry
a couple stars cause im sure its honestly great, i just couldn’t im sorry
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
I found the main character and all the flowery descriptions a bit annoying, so it took me some time to get into the book, but I really enjoyed the themes of the book about searching for identity and forging your own path.
The mental health conversations felt very real, and the portrayal of therapy was very healthy and realistic. I do wish the other characters were more developed and the ending was very sudden.
The mental health conversations felt very real, and the portrayal of therapy was very healthy and realistic. I do wish the other characters were more developed and the ending was very sudden.
this book is so hilariously bad you have to read it just for the sheer ridiculousness.