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Honey Girl: Roman | Die aufwühlende Geschichte, die hunderttausende TikTok-Userinnen begeistert hat
Morgan Rogers
3.79 AVERAGE
9.01k reviews for:
Honey Girl: Roman | Die aufwühlende Geschichte, die hunderttausende TikTok-Userinnen begeistert hat
Morgan Rogers
3.79 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i genuinely loved this book and loved the dynamics of so many of the characters. it was hilarious and loving and definitely made with love (you can tell this is probably the first romcom I’ve ever read/liked. it’s a shame homophobia is so rampant in our society cause I’d recommend this to everyone if ppl weren’t so mean :(
I felt Morgan Rogers was taking the questions Grace was asking about her role in the universe straight from my brain, from my life! I identified with every emotion Grace felt during her whole emotional rollercoaster about the biggest wonder of life (“Why am I here?”). Fun read!
I don't usually read romances, but this was... Fine, I guess? It was also, y'know, a romance, and those are so formulaic and predictable it hurts. I thought maybe going sapphic might be more interesting than het romances, but nah. The concept of the Vegas wedding is kind of wasted. Grace spends the whole book boo-hooing about how hard her life is, and yes, it's hard and her mom's a flake and her dad's an asshole, but she's a grown woman. Cut ties and move on! And the third act focuses so hard on the flaky mom that you could almost forget that this book is about Grace Porter and the really promising story we started out with.
There's also lots of repetition in the writing: Grace Porter (We aren't gonna forget the main character's name, girl calm down), star girl, sea salt and herbs.
Also, since I didn't see it in any of the top reviews, if anyone sees this: TW for self-harm by way of pinching and scratching.
There's also lots of repetition in the writing: Grace Porter (We aren't gonna forget the main character's name, girl calm down), star girl, sea salt and herbs.
Also, since I didn't see it in any of the top reviews, if anyone sees this: TW for self-harm by way of pinching and scratching.
Honey Girl is the debut novel by author Morgan Rogers and first came on my radar when saw it was a February Book of The Month choice. It was intitally categorized in the romance genre (I believe it has since been updated!) which I think might have confused some readers because it is really is much more of contemporary fiction and coming of age story. As a reader who much prefers those types of novels, this was a delightful discovery, but could have also lead some readers to be a bit disappointed. While there is certainly romance in this book, I would classify it much more about self-discovery and the journey to loving oneself.
We meet Grace, a Black and queer woman, who has worked tirelessly to obtain her PhD. in astronomy, only to still feel like she is floundering under both family and societal expectations. Most of us can relate to the feeling of trying so hard to keep up that we ultimately crash and burn and Roger's authentic and nuanced writing made me feel like I was along for this ride.
We follow along with Grace as she upends her life both literally and figuratively on the path to self-discovery and healing. Honey Girl has the perfect balance of being insightful and also incredibly cathartic. The impactful messages woven within this storyline highlighted the beauty of slowing down, opening up, and the power of connection. The reminder that no one has it figured out and that many of us have felt lost and lonely too.
The realistic depiction of mental health was such a powerful part of this nook and I loved how Rogers just had it as another part of this multifaceted storyline. From the heaviness Grace felt to the struggle to find the right fit in therapy, it all just felt so spot on and real. Grace's friends and her relationship with Yuki were such unique and endearing parts of this novel and I loved the messages of a chosen family and that it is always okay to ask for help. I highly recommend this book and really look forward to reading whatever Morgan Rogers writes next.
Thank you to Harlequin Park Row for my gifted copy. My full review is up on genthebookworm.com
We meet Grace, a Black and queer woman, who has worked tirelessly to obtain her PhD. in astronomy, only to still feel like she is floundering under both family and societal expectations. Most of us can relate to the feeling of trying so hard to keep up that we ultimately crash and burn and Roger's authentic and nuanced writing made me feel like I was along for this ride.
We follow along with Grace as she upends her life both literally and figuratively on the path to self-discovery and healing. Honey Girl has the perfect balance of being insightful and also incredibly cathartic. The impactful messages woven within this storyline highlighted the beauty of slowing down, opening up, and the power of connection. The reminder that no one has it figured out and that many of us have felt lost and lonely too.
The realistic depiction of mental health was such a powerful part of this nook and I loved how Rogers just had it as another part of this multifaceted storyline. From the heaviness Grace felt to the struggle to find the right fit in therapy, it all just felt so spot on and real. Grace's friends and her relationship with Yuki were such unique and endearing parts of this novel and I loved the messages of a chosen family and that it is always okay to ask for help. I highly recommend this book and really look forward to reading whatever Morgan Rogers writes next.
Thank you to Harlequin Park Row for my gifted copy. My full review is up on genthebookworm.com
emotional
hopeful
reflective
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
This resonated with me
Monsters. Believing in them and physically seeking them out or experiencing mental monsters and getting therapy to help. The pressure we learned to put on ourselves and unjust external pressures/systems. Caring for yourself and for the people you do life with. That's what this book was about.
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thought this was gonna be a cute lil romcom, but instead it's about finding yourself, struggling with living up to expectations, working yourself too hard, friendship and found family. It was still a sweet story, and has an important message.