It’s hard to believe this well-written story is Isabel Banta’s debut novel. Much like her novel’s protagonist, Banta clearly has immense talent.
Honey tells the story of Amber Young, an aspiring singer who comes into her own in the bubblegum pop era of the late 90s/ early oughts. The many referenced bands and pop stars may be fictional, but it’s an impressive time-capsule that really takes you back to that era in our culture, as they fit right in. Interspersed in the narrative, there are numerous press releases, interviews, song lyrics and wiki pages that really add to the feel.
I enjoyed this story, and found myself rooting for Amber, both in her career and in her equally tumultuous personal life, watching her grow and change along the way.
Thank you Isabel Banta, Celadon Books, and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.
Honey tells the story of Amber Young, an aspiring singer who comes into her own in the bubblegum pop era of the late 90s/ early oughts. The many referenced bands and pop stars may be fictional, but it’s an impressive time-capsule that really takes you back to that era in our culture, as they fit right in. Interspersed in the narrative, there are numerous press releases, interviews, song lyrics and wiki pages that really add to the feel.
I enjoyed this story, and found myself rooting for Amber, both in her career and in her equally tumultuous personal life, watching her grow and change along the way.
Thank you Isabel Banta, Celadon Books, and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.