A review by leesibadom
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Okay, so I want to say, I was in a little reading slump after finishing off from Cassian and Nesta, and it took me a while to get into this book, but when I did, I realized I was reading a masterpiece. I have never ever in my whole 21years of life, felt as connected to a love story as I did with Kikiola Banjo and Malakai Korede. It was just so Nigerian, so refreshing, so enjoyable an incredibly familiar, the culture, the food, the attitudes and the sayings, Everything reminded me of me and my friends, and it just really goes to show that no matter where we (Nigerians) are in the world, Our culture runs hot. For Kikola, Malakai, Aminah Bakare, Chioma, Ashanti Jackson, Ty Bapiste, Simi and Adwoa, who have all become very precious to me and special shout-out to Dr Miller. Fucking Fantastical woman.