A review by libbyhb
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola

emotional funny

• 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

5.0

I want nothing more than for Bolu Babalola to write a million more romcoms, whether they're books or movies. She just GETS the genre - you can tell this book is the result of a deep love and familiarity with what makes a perfect romcom. Kiki is such a great protagonist, with so  much to admire about her but also relatable flaws. Same goes for Malakai, he just felt like such a real, actual person while also having that kind of glow that a love interest in a romance should. The plot is also perfect, and the conflict didn't annoy me for once!