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okinmybook's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bluesmith's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
teavani's review against another edition
3.0
3.7
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honey girl was so different from what i expected. first things first, gorgeous cover that i am in love with. it follows grace porter, a black woman in her late 20s who’s trying to figure out what her future holds for her after receiving her doctorate in astronomy. i really think it’s more of a coming-of-age than a romance book even though the romance contributes to grace’s character growth. i imagine a lot of the themes would be quite relatable to many readers.
- most of the growth is done close to the end, but i do think it’s a good build up and it doesn’t feel too rushed.
- fleshed-out, likable side characters and that they were all given their due time and background (i am a sucker for south asian representation and was pleasantly surprised)
- details parental expectations & how as we mature into adulthood, we begin to view our own parents as complex people with unique identities and backgrounds that form them, not just our support system or the people we look up to and trust wholeheartedly
it was overly sentimental at times with some of the dialogue, and borderline cringey at times. i highly doubt you call your partner “___ girl” or their full name every time you speak to them. yuki as a whole was a bit much with her podcast/narrative show. i understand that it was supposed to showcase authentic vulnerability but all the monster jargon was lost on me and didn’t drive home the point as well as it intended to
however at other times, the writing invoked really beautiful and vivid imagery (seas, spices, tea, salt & herbs, florals and orange groves, hues of gold and yellow, champagne dreams, etc). i really think this could be a great adaptation into a movie or miniseries.
for a debut novel, it’s really quite good!
read in 2 days
honey girl was so different from what i expected. first things first, gorgeous cover that i am in love with. it follows grace porter, a black woman in her late 20s who’s trying to figure out what her future holds for her after receiving her doctorate in astronomy. i really think it’s more of a coming-of-age than a romance book even though the romance contributes to grace’s character growth. i imagine a lot of the themes would be quite relatable to many readers.
- most of the growth is done close to the end, but i do think it’s a good build up and it doesn’t feel too rushed.
- fleshed-out, likable side characters and that they were all given their due time and background (i am a sucker for south asian representation and was pleasantly surprised)
- details parental expectations & how as we mature into adulthood, we begin to view our own parents as complex people with unique identities and backgrounds that form them, not just our support system or the people we look up to and trust wholeheartedly
it was overly sentimental at times with some of the dialogue, and borderline cringey at times. i highly doubt you call your partner “___ girl” or their full name every time you speak to them. yuki as a whole was a bit much with her podcast/narrative show. i understand that it was supposed to showcase authentic vulnerability but all the monster jargon was lost on me and didn’t drive home the point as well as it intended to
however at other times, the writing invoked really beautiful and vivid imagery (seas, spices, tea, salt & herbs, florals and orange groves, hues of gold and yellow, champagne dreams, etc). i really think this could be a great adaptation into a movie or miniseries.
for a debut novel, it’s really quite good!
kassikassi44's review against another edition
5.0
This character’s journey throughout the book is so fantastic!! Love:))
natevensorry's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Self harm
escheveria's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
readwritedrinktea's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
bxsicrissa's review against another edition
2.0
I can't really say what made me dislike this book so much. It could be a lot of things. The one thing I did enjoy was the father-daughter relationship and the very real and relatable mental health issues. I hated Star Girls friends. I disliked Yuki. And I definitely hated how the author could not come up with different adjectives to describe her hair; it was all honey, gold, golden, etc.
itsgoodtobea's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
eleart's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0