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A review by n_asyikin_
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.0
Exploring a universal theme, Honey Girl focuses on our main character, Grace's journey, in trying to find her place (& even self) in this world following the completion of her doctorate. Breaking under the weight of her own & her father's expectations, I'd think Grace's tendency to feel like she had to tackle any hardships & uncertainties all by herself are highly relatable.
I loved how fun Grace's friends (i.e. her main support system) can be. Their interactions did provide comfort from the melancholy prominent in the story. And the romance between Grace & Yuki was rather cute; I liked Yuki's quirkiness & her ability to somewhat help free Grace from the weight she faced.
Although the theme of the story is easy to get into, I do have some issues with the narration. In the beginning, I found myself a bit lost from the pull between a literal & a whimsical style of writing. I thought the scenes changed too quickly at times, needing more descriptions (i.e. introspections; greater details of surroundings, characters' expression) to allow the readers to settle into the story - to build the scene in their mind; I just felt like the change in scenes could use better pacing by slowing it down a bit. I also thought some of the dreamy structure to the writings fell short; what was meant to sound contemplative, & perhaps wise appeared somewhat trite at times. Sometimes, these 'pockets of wisdom' felt out of place. But to be fair, that might just be reflective of my own personal preference as a reader. It did get better a third of the way in to the book though. Rather than a glance, you get more from the scenes in the form of introspections.
If you liked a simple read that allow you to contemplate along with the MC whose trying to figure out her "purpose" in life, I think you'd find a kindred soul in this book. It explored very familiar theme that makes it easy for you to relate.
I loved how fun Grace's friends (i.e. her main support system) can be. Their interactions did provide comfort from the melancholy prominent in the story. And the romance between Grace & Yuki was rather cute; I liked Yuki's quirkiness & her ability to somewhat help free Grace from the weight she faced.
Although the theme of the story is easy to get into, I do have some issues with the narration. In the beginning, I found myself a bit lost from the pull between a literal & a whimsical style of writing. I thought the scenes changed too quickly at times, needing more descriptions (i.e. introspections; greater details of surroundings, characters' expression) to allow the readers to settle into the story - to build the scene in their mind; I just felt like the change in scenes could use better pacing by slowing it down a bit. I also thought some of the dreamy structure to the writings fell short; what was meant to sound contemplative, & perhaps wise appeared somewhat trite at times. Sometimes, these 'pockets of wisdom' felt out of place. But to be fair, that might just be reflective of my own personal preference as a reader. It did get better a third of the way in to the book though. Rather than a glance, you get more from the scenes in the form of introspections.
If you liked a simple read that allow you to contemplate along with the MC whose trying to figure out her "purpose" in life, I think you'd find a kindred soul in this book. It explored very familiar theme that makes it easy for you to relate.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Mental illness