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    Honey and Spice: A Novel
    Honey and Spice: A Novel
    Honey and Spice: A Novel
    Audiobook12 hours

    Honey and Spice: A Novel

    Written by Bolu Babalola

    Narrated by Weruche Opia

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • A TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK

    ""Sexy, messy and wry, Honey and Spice more than delivers."" — New York Times Book Review

    ""A vibrant debut novel . . . Babalola is incisively funny, capturing the kick and sweetness of her title with her words."" — Entertainment Weekly

    Named a Best Book of the Year by Time • Esquire • Vanity Fair • Oprah Daily • Cosmopolitan • Elle • Harper's Bazaar • Southern Living • Buzzfeed • Women's Health Magazine • AudioFile • Popsugar • and more!

    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 and Spice is full of delicious tension and romantic intrigue that will make you weak at the knees.

    ""A smart, sexy summer read, which hits your brain and your romance buttons in one shot."" — Los Angeles Times

    ""The ultimate summer romance . . . It’s got all the juiciest, most satisfying romance tropes, but in Babalola’s capable hands, the story feels fresh and unique."" — The Cut, New York magazine

    “Divine summer reading. Hilarious, hot, and heartfelt. ” — Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author

    Editor's Note

    Wit, vulnerability, and charm…

    Babalola’s (“Love in Color”) romance debut is full of wit and vulnerability. Kiki Banjo, a British Nigerian student at Whitewell College, is more interested in doling out love advice on her radio show “Brown Sugar” than experiencing love herself. She’s quick to disparage Malakai Korede, a smug recent transfer, to her listeners. But when the two form a fake relationship that’s mutually beneficial, the resulting attention (and Malakai’s charm) force Kiki to reevaluate her guarded heart.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateJul 5, 2022
    ISBN9780063141520
    Honey and Spice: A Novel
    Author

    Bolu Babalola

    Bolu Babalola is the author of the Reese’s Book Club pick Honey and Spice and the internationally bestselling short story collection Love in Color. She is a London based writer and lover of love. She was shortlisted in 4th Estate’s B4ME competition for her short story “Netflix & Chill,” a hilarious tale of teen romance. Bolu has worked as a writer for books, TV, and press, and as a cultural commentator.

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    Reviews for Honey and Spice

    4.5/5

    636 ratings65 reviews

    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be an amazing, beautifully written novel that depicts black female friendships without oversexualization. The writing is magical and the author has a way with words. It is a fun and funky read with a good dose of romance, never a dull moment. The story addresses the work that goes into making relationships work and captures black romance in a light that reflects culture and interest in the western media. The narrator does a fantastic job, bringing the book to life. Overall, it is a refreshing, entertaining, and impressive read.

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    • 5/5
      Soooooo good! I want more of scotch and ki ?

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    • 5/5
      I believe Bolu put her whole soul into this! I just finished it and want to experience this book again. It's so so good!

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    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book! Kiki was touch but I loved that about her. She ain’t take no bs and that reminded me of myself. I loved the banter between Kiki and Malakai. He was always right there with a witty come back and vice versa. That’s the best types of conversations to have, ones that are funny and make you think on your feet. This was a great read.
    • 5/5
      Lovely book !! I enjoyed every bit of it! Highly recommend
    • 5/5
      I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. I Loved it.
    • 5/5
      The way this book was written is absolutely beautiful! I want a sequel so bad :’)
    • 5/5
      I ❤️ how the relationship developed between KiKi and Malakai. It was a beautiful development how they were perfect for each other. I love how, as the reader, we took Kiki's journey with her as she healed from the past and developed into even a better woman!
    • 5/5
      Cute, funny, & Sweet. I enjoyed the narration and writing. A wonderful coming of age story, with cute twist and funny turns that kept you interested throughout the entire novel. Definitely a great summer read.
    • 5/5
      Adored!! Bolu Babalola weaves stories with such passion and appeal. She’s a legend!
    • 5/5
      I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It took me back to my college days. It made me reminisce about the ‘it’ girls and guys! And watching some of their stories unfold publicly on campus. That was the best time of my life and this book beautifully escorted me down memory lane…
    • 5/5
      Absolutely fantastic audio performance attached to an amazing heartfelt story. I could’ve gone without the third-act breakup, but alas as a romance reader I’m used to it even though I don’t like it! Would still 100% recommend.
    • 4/5
      Very enjoyable, I whole-heartedly recommend!
      The narrator is great, I loved the storyline and the characters!
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed this book. It was a great read. I love a good black romance story.
    • 5/5
      The banter between the two main characters is everything! Loved it.
    • 5/5
      This book had me giggling out loud and wanting to kick my feet. This book made me feel so many emotions and made you love the dynamic between Malakai and Kiki from the jump. I loved the way the relationships in this book were portrayed especially on the people from our past still being important to us just not in the same way. It was beautiful and captivating all around but the narrator just made the story that much better.
    • 5/5
      So awesomely narrated. Absolutely wonderful book, loved the love. Made me smile the whole way through.
    • 5/5
      Amazing! The main couple were so sweet and the imagery in the writing style had me hooked! Not to mention the reader for this audio book did a phenomenal job!
    • 5/5
      Enjoyed it and was refreshing and entertaining. Loved the way the romance developed and evolved
    • 5/5
      An absolutely beautifully written novel! Loved the depiction of black female friendships and I loved that the characters weren't over sexualized. Definitely worth the listen/read.

      The writing is magical the author has a way with words.
    • 5/5
      i love love loved this book????Nigerian authors and representation matters!
    • 4/5
      I will still write a comprehensive review of this book, but till then, let's say a few things.
      First of all, I love the language the author employs in the book. I listened to the audiobook version, and I really enjoyed Weruche's tone and voice when she says things like 'you're moving mad.'

      This is a beautiful Romcom, a fake dating trope, but it's beautiful regardless. I love how the author describes love, and how she paints it to be a cute image. And I love the fact that Kiki gets to experience true love for once, even if it started as a fake dating.
    • 5/5
      OH WOW‼️ “Honey and Spice” is a well written novel by Bolu Babalola. This was my first book from this author..and a delightful read too‼️ Thereafter, I appreciated (empathize) the social political commentaries/dramas of “chocolate people” navigating campus life; enjoyed the friendship of Kiki and Amina as well as the frenemy-banter between Malakai and Kiki. Yes there where a few cultural obscurities. But nothing offense and or so ambiguous that would interfere with completing this novel. I applaud the narrator Weruche Opie on a superb performance ??????‼️ I’m looking forward to other projects from both Ms. Babalola and Ms. Opie.
    • 5/5
      I loved everything about this book. I’d read it again.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely divine. Completed in two days and couldn’t stop thinking about it when I wasn’t listening. You fall in love with the main character and her friends, and if you’re like me, you’ll cry at the amount of genuine love you’ll feel at the end. Outstanding work. I’ll remember this for a very long time. HIGHLY recommend.
    • 5/5
      "Your energy grabbed me by the throat. You're electric. Like lightning. Bright with it. Bold with it."

      I have been thoroughly entertained. I'm still kicking my feet in the air like a love sick fool. Once I am done with all that giddiness, I'm getting candles just so I can try manifesting Malakai Korede into existence! He is perfection. ??
    • 5/5
      This is one of the best books . Love the story world (white-world), love the friendships and most of all I loved the LOVE STORY
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars. Shy of .5 because of the overly descriptive nature. I loved it!
    • 5/5
      EXCELLENT READ!! I am could listen to this again and again! Thank you for the authentic and realistic characters that wear and carry their culture with pride! There is nothing like reading our voices by our authors! Excellent story and this book is definitely a warm drink of HONEY & SPICE!!
    • 5/5
      This book does a beautiful job describing every moment and feeling from each character which made me deeply invested into the stories. I also loved how it explored trust issues in romantic relationships as well as friendships.
    • 5/5
      Amazing honestly and respect to the author and the voice actress I was on my toes the whole time.