Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
Synopsis
Introducing internationally bestselling author Bolu Babalola’s dazzling debut novel, full of passion, humor, and heart, that centers on a young Black British woman who has no interest in love and unexpectedly finds herself caught up in a fake relationship with the man she warned her girls about.
Sweet like plantain, hot like pepper. They taste the best when together...
Sharp-tongued (and secretly soft-hearted) Kiki Banjo has just made a huge mistake. As an expert in relationship-evasion and the host of the popular student radio show Brown Sugar, she’s made it her mission to make sure the women of the African-Caribbean Society at Whitewell University do not fall into the mess of “situationships”, players, and heartbreak. But when the Queen of the Unbothered kisses Malakai Korede, the guy she just publicly denounced as “The Wastemen of Whitewell,” in front of every Blackwellian on campus, she finds her show on the brink.
They’re soon embroiled in a fake relationship to try and salvage their reputations and save their futures. Kiki has never surrendered her heart before, and a player like Malakai won’t be the one to change that, no matter how charming he is or how electric their connection feels. But surprisingly entertaining study sessions and intimate, late-night talks at old-fashioned diners force Kiki to look beyond her own presumptions. Is she ready to open herself up to something deeper?
A gloriously funny and sparkling debut novel, Honey & Spice is full of delicious tension and romantic intrigue that will make you weak at the knees.
My Review
Honey & Spice is a debut novel by Bolu Babalola and features race, gender, friendships, romance, and is a coming of age story.
This book is a fun take on the fake dating romance trope. Honey & Spice is a sweet, fun, intense, steamy, and at times, spicy read. The banter between Kiki and Kai is funny and cute. The chemistry between them was very evident in the writing.
The cultural references were well done and timely, though be prepared that you may need to Google search a few of them. I did to have a better understanding. This book has well developed characters whose vibrant personalities and passion for their interests and what they believe in really come through in this novel.
I particularly enjoyed the confession style ending. You will need to read this book to find out for yourself.
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