The book Honey Girl, by Morgan Rogers, is a new-adult fiction book with components of romance sprinkled throughout the novel. This book aims to tell readers that people’s expectations of them are not something they need to abide by and that they are the one in control of their lives, not someone else. The main character, Grace Porter, is a straight-laced Ph.D student who follows her life plan to a T, until she accidently gets married to a random woman by Elvis in Las Vegas while celebrating finishing her Ph.D. program in astronomy. This one upset in her plan leads her to doubt her life plan, which is largely influenced by her strict, former military father. She eventually decides to seek out her wife, who left a business card for Grace, and spend the summer with her in New York. During this summer, Grace learns more about herself and what she ultimately wants. Personally, this book was interesting because I strongly related to Grace’s character. However, I felt that many of the other characters and subplots of the novel were underdeveloped. I would have liked to see more of the dynamics of Grace’s and Yuki’s relationship and the dynamic in their friend groups. Nonetheless, I liked how the author included not only diverse side characters, but the main characters were also queer women of color, it made the characters more relatable. This book also has a heavy focus on mental health. Throughout the novel, Grace’s mental health declines until she realizes she needs help and sees a therapist. I feel that Grace’s struggles with her mental health show readers that it’s okay to ask for help and that they’re not alone in their struggles. This book is a great read if someone is looking for a relatable and inspiring story.
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