About this book
(via Exclusive Books)
The sharp-tongued (and secretly soft-hearted) Kiki Banjo is an expert in relationship-evasion, and likes to keep her feelings close to her chest. As the host of the popular student radio show, Brown Sugar, it is her mission to make sure the women who make up the Afro-Caribbean Society at Whitewell University also do not fall into the mess of ‘situationships’, players and heartbreak.
But when Kiki meets the distressingly handsome and charming newcomer Malakai Korede – who she has publicly denounced as ‘The Wasteman of Whitewell’ – her defences are weakened and her heart is compromised. A clash embroils them in a fake relationship to salvage both their reputations and save their futures, and soon she finds herself in danger of falling for the very man she warned her girls about. Honey & Spice is full of delicious tension and romantic intrigue that will make you weak at the knees.
My thoughts
Initially, I wasn’t too sure about this book when I started reading it. Why? It made me feel ancient, seeing that I was in university longer ago than I’d like to admit in public.
But, who will not be interested in a driven female protagonist and the newest charming hottie on the scene. And add a ‘fake dating’ situation into the mix and I’m there!
Kiki Banjo is a fabulous, fierce female. She is focused, determined and ambitious. She is not a walkover by any stretch of the imagination. She is also an over-thinker with severe trust issues and being so guarded can only be exhausting in the end? Will it get the best of her? Malakai, on the other hand, is charming, thoughtful and as sharp as a whip – will he earn her friendship and, in the end, trust? Is it possible that someone can be too perfect? The chemistry and banter between Kiki and Malakai were something to behold, I enjoyed it so much!
This is also a testament to female friendships and community, which I relished. This book is filled with African-Caribbean vibrancy – the food, the music, the culture. Expect some drama as well.
A great read for the hopeless romantics.
Thank you, Exclusive Books SA, for the opportunity to read this book.
Published locally (South Africa) by Jonathan Ball Publishers
RRR (Roelia Reads Rating) 3.5/5
Genre: fiction, contemporary romance
Format read: Paperback
Number of Pages: 441
About the author: https://www.bolubabalola.com/
