Honey and Spice

By Bolu Babalola,

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A REESE'S BOOK CLUB AND TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK

'Hilarious, hot and heartfelt' MEG CABOT
'Gorgeously written and heart-meltingly romantic' BETH O'LEARY
'Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important' MARIAN KEYES
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1 author picked Honey and Spice as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

In fairness, you may not have missed this book. However, I will die on my hill arguing it has not yet received the accolades it deserves. 
Among many other topics, Honey & Spice brilliantly explores modern romance through the eyes of college students—a topic very near and dear to my own sappy, romance-author heart. It questions sexual dynamics from both male and female perspectives, with emphasis on unpacking underlying gender stereotypes and evolving the concept of sexual consent.

With its unflinching descriptions of slut-shaming and its gratifying treatment of those that dare use women’s sexuality against them, Honey & Spice…

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