A review by literaryintersections
Honey & Spice, by Bolu Babalola
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
I am obsessed with this book. Kiki who is confident and knows her worth. Sexy and she knows it. Doesn’t have time for no fuckboi.
The way I loved this book. It was actually a perfect read for Mexico: it’s sticky and hot. The tension is off the charts. Laugh out loud funny with perfect banter. Complex and deep. When I finished a deep sigh of enjoyment was released. Bolu created such beautiful, vulnerable, relevant characters in Kiki, Malakai, Aminah, Kofi, and my girl Simi.
Honey & Spice is a must read. And now that I know there is a sequel (second chance with Kiki and Malakai I 💀💀💀), I’m ready to be back in that world next year.
The way I loved this book. It was actually a perfect read for Mexico: it’s sticky and hot. The tension is off the charts. Laugh out loud funny with perfect banter. Complex and deep. When I finished a deep sigh of enjoyment was released. Bolu created such beautiful, vulnerable, relevant characters in Kiki, Malakai, Aminah, Kofi, and my girl Simi.
Honey & Spice is a must read. And now that I know there is a sequel (second chance with Kiki and Malakai I 💀💀💀), I’m ready to be back in that world next year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality
Moderate: Sexual assault and Racism