Book Details
Title: The Honeys
Author: Ryan La Sala
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication Date: August 2, 2022
Genre(s): Young Adult, LGBT, Horror, Mystery
Pages: 352
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/Honeys-Ryan-Sala/dp/133874531X
Add to TBR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58874675-the-honeys?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=LXEoh27Y19&rank=1
Title: The Honeys
Author: Ryan La Sala
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication Date: August 2, 2022
Genre(s): Young Adult, LGBT, Horror, Mystery
Pages: 352
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/Honeys-Ryan-Sala/dp/133874531X
Add to TBR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58874675-the-honeys?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=LXEoh27Y19&rank=1
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Reading Details
Finish Date: July 19, 2022
Format: Physical
Representation: Gay, Genderfluid, Lesbian
Trigger/Content Warnings: Blood, death, bullying, gore
Finish Date: July 19, 2022
Format: Physical
Representation: Gay, Genderfluid, Lesbian
Trigger/Content Warnings: Blood, death, bullying, gore
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Synopsis:
From Ryan La Sala, the wildly popular author of Reverie, comes a twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the bucolic splendor of a secluded summer retreat.
Mars has always been the lesser twin, the shadow to his sister Caroline's radiance. But when Caroline dies under horrific circumstances, Mars is propelled to learn all he can about his once-inseparable sister who'd grown tragically distant.
Mars's gender fluidity means he's often excluded from the traditions -- and expectations -- of his politically connected family. This includes attendance at the prestigious Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy where his sister poured so much of her time. But with his grief still fresh, he insists on attending in her place.
What Mars finds is a bucolic fairytale not meant for him. Folksy charm and sun-drenched festivities camouflage old-fashioned gender roles and a toxic preparatory rigor. Mars seeks out his sister's old friends: a group of girls dubbed the Honeys, named for the beehives they maintain behind their cabin. They are beautiful and terrifying -- and Mars is certain they're connected to Caroline's death.
But the longer he stays at Aspen, the more the sweet mountain breezes give way to hints of decay. Mars’s memories begin to falter, bleached beneath the relentless summer sun. Something is hunting him in broad daylight, toying with his mind. If Mars can't find it soon, it will eat him alive.
Author Information:
Ryan La Sala writes about surreal things happening to queer people.
Ryan resides in New York City, but only physically. Escapist to the core, he spends most of his time in the astral planes and only takes up corporeal form for special occasions, like brunch and to watch anime (which is banned on the astral planes).
Ryan is the author behind the riotously imaginative Reverie, and the brilliantly constructed Be Dazzled. He has been featured in Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Tor.com, and one time Shangela from RuPaul’s Drag Race called him cute. Right in the middle of the road downtown! So. Pretty big deal all around, yes?
Review:
I don't often find myself wanting to read horror/gorey books, but sooomething about this book just drew me in. While I did find that I enjoyed the book for the most part, I often had to take pauses to make sure that I was in the correct state of mind to continue reading. In that vein of though, please make sure to check the content and trigger warnings for this book to ensure that you know what to expect from it.
This is honestly a brutal book. It starts off swinging and I personally felt like I had to scramble to make sure that I was keeping up with it, but in a good way. It's so well written. La Sala did an amazing job at making the book seem intense without it feeling too overwhelming.
The plot of this book was a lot more interesting than I had originally anticipated. It drew me in and I found myself enjoying the experience of reading this book. I will admit that if the author ever wanted to write a sequel or another book in this universe, I'd be into it.
Ryan La Sala's writing in this book is stunning. The description of horrifying acts are written so well that even though they're shocking and slightly terrifying, I respect the craft and the world that the author created. The scenarios that the author managed to bring to life.
From Ryan La Sala, the wildly popular author of Reverie, comes a twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the bucolic splendor of a secluded summer retreat.
Mars has always been the lesser twin, the shadow to his sister Caroline's radiance. But when Caroline dies under horrific circumstances, Mars is propelled to learn all he can about his once-inseparable sister who'd grown tragically distant.
Mars's gender fluidity means he's often excluded from the traditions -- and expectations -- of his politically connected family. This includes attendance at the prestigious Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy where his sister poured so much of her time. But with his grief still fresh, he insists on attending in her place.
What Mars finds is a bucolic fairytale not meant for him. Folksy charm and sun-drenched festivities camouflage old-fashioned gender roles and a toxic preparatory rigor. Mars seeks out his sister's old friends: a group of girls dubbed the Honeys, named for the beehives they maintain behind their cabin. They are beautiful and terrifying -- and Mars is certain they're connected to Caroline's death.
But the longer he stays at Aspen, the more the sweet mountain breezes give way to hints of decay. Mars’s memories begin to falter, bleached beneath the relentless summer sun. Something is hunting him in broad daylight, toying with his mind. If Mars can't find it soon, it will eat him alive.
Author Information:
Ryan La Sala writes about surreal things happening to queer people.
Ryan resides in New York City, but only physically. Escapist to the core, he spends most of his time in the astral planes and only takes up corporeal form for special occasions, like brunch and to watch anime (which is banned on the astral planes).
Ryan is the author behind the riotously imaginative Reverie, and the brilliantly constructed Be Dazzled. He has been featured in Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Tor.com, and one time Shangela from RuPaul’s Drag Race called him cute. Right in the middle of the road downtown! So. Pretty big deal all around, yes?
Review:
I don't often find myself wanting to read horror/gorey books, but sooomething about this book just drew me in. While I did find that I enjoyed the book for the most part, I often had to take pauses to make sure that I was in the correct state of mind to continue reading. In that vein of though, please make sure to check the content and trigger warnings for this book to ensure that you know what to expect from it.
This is honestly a brutal book. It starts off swinging and I personally felt like I had to scramble to make sure that I was keeping up with it, but in a good way. It's so well written. La Sala did an amazing job at making the book seem intense without it feeling too overwhelming.
The plot of this book was a lot more interesting than I had originally anticipated. It drew me in and I found myself enjoying the experience of reading this book. I will admit that if the author ever wanted to write a sequel or another book in this universe, I'd be into it.
Ryan La Sala's writing in this book is stunning. The description of horrifying acts are written so well that even though they're shocking and slightly terrifying, I respect the craft and the world that the author created. The scenarios that the author managed to bring to life.
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Favorite Quotes:
"And she is smiling."
"Now I feel heavy with an identity that causes the camp to warp around me."
"She gave good hugs."
"Through the house there is a hive."
"And she is smiling."
"Now I feel heavy with an identity that causes the camp to warp around me."
"She gave good hugs."
"Through the house there is a hive."
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