A review by josephines_library
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers

adventurous 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

5.0

 

This book came to me at the ideal time in my life. Reading the synopsis gave me the “this book is made for me” feeling I’ve felt only a handful of times in my life. I loved feeling seen and not alone in my thoughts.

Porter really demonstrates the difficulties and nuances of moving up in a field, working non stop and then hitting a wall and not knowing what is next. It also cemented my belief that everyone needs therapy, another plus since I just signed up for it myself. 

This book is for those who find themselves at the precipice of change, who are unsure if everything they’ve worked for is what they want out of life, who have supportive but difficult relationships with loved ones and crave the desire to be loved as they are without fear of judgement. It’s for those who love an extremely diverse cast, in both ethnicity, culture, and sexual preferences. 

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My favorite parts were when Porter went to NY to meet up with her wife Yuki (love of my life, spirit child that I aspire to tap into) and when she went back home to Florida. 

It was beautiful how Rogers depicted the spiritual and emotional growth that Porter was having during both mental breaks. One showed the running away aspect of growth, needing to distance oneself from the environment that is stunting us, while the other is stopping to take measure of what is happening and to make a plan to move forward. 

I cried during the last couple of chapters, seeing Porter’s emotions mirrored in mine, and reading what I needed to hear in order to move myself forward as well.

Although it’s not a self help book, Honey Girl, served as one for me and I thank Rogers for bringing this beautiful story into the world.

Overall: 5/5

Spice: ⅕

Diversity: 6/5

Warnings: mentions of self harm, consistent talk of anxiety and depression

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Content Warnings

Minor: Self harm