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Ink Honey Blossom
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Expected 1 Sep 26416 pages, Paperback
Expected publication September 1, 2026
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Liza Losada
1 book4 followers Liza Losada is an author and advanced practice nurse psychotherapist specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder and adolescent psychology. As a trained psychedelic psychotherapist, she engages in research studying the use of psychedelic drugs in the treatment of mental health disorders. She had way too much fun at her alma mater Wesleyan University where she earned a degree in literature focusing on the Victorians which greatly influenced how she thought about language, reading and pretty much everything cool. Her work is inspired by the intersection of her clinical career, her cultural background and the resilience of her patient population. When not putting her protagonists in peril, she enjoys making dioramas of fantasy worlds and personal shrines for loved ones who have lost their furry friends. Fun fact, she is obsessed with pomeranians and named her son after a librarian and a magician from Shakespear in case he ever wanted to become a rock star.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
this book is many things and i couldn’t possibly pigeonhole it neatly, nor would i want to. 🤍
part dystopian fantasy, part heartbreaking tale of survival and the resilience of young girls, with a splash of dark fairytale and just a few drops of sci-fi, Ink Honey Blossom takes place within a world that feels (intentionally) strange without ever losing its painfully real sense of captivity.
we meet three girls who have been trafficked away, confined to claustrophobic quarters and stripped of their identities through the allocated, and tititular, names Ink, Honey and Blossom. they are made to serve the Blights, dying and mutating male customers who pay to siphon their life force through ritual and psychedelic medicine.
there are shades of the film Sucker Punch in the way our young fmcs fight against abuse and imprisonment while desperately gripping onto the last glimmers of who they are, but it never feels derivative. beneath the violence runs a fierce thread of sisterhood, with the girls finding fragments of themselves in one another and refusing to let the world convince them they are only as valuable as what can be taken from them. 🌿
cultures blend together while the timeline and location remain intentionally ambiguous, with only small details offered to anchor us in what the world once was and what it may have become. subtle sci-fi elements are present without ever pulling us away from the very real captive world in which these girls exist, keeping everything grounded in confinement, exploitation and survival.
what survival represents here isn’t clean or uncomplicated - sometimes staying alive forces us to do and become things we never wanted to, and this dances precariously along the line between choice and force without pretending there is ever an easy distinction between the two.
there is a fierce feminist rage simmering beneath it all too, stripping bare the exploitation of women and girls whose bodies, labour and even very life force are treated as resources to be consumed (and heartbreakingly so). the Blights quite literally pay to drain them, but the metaphor reaches far beyond the fantastical into the painfully familiar expectation they should continue giving until there is almost, or entirely, nothing left of them.
there’s a refusal to treat trauma as something with a neat beginning, a clean ending or a simple path towards healing. a life touched by darkness does not suddenly become untouched, and i deeply appreciate the compassion and nuance given to that reality.
this is a beautiful and totally singular tale of emancipation, autonomy, sisterhood and the stubbornness and strength of girls. unexpected, and deeply affecting.
i could honestly keep writing about it, but i think that’s usually the sign of a story that’s done exactly what it set out to do.
adored. cherished. devoured.
. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁.𖥔 ݁ ˖ ✦ ‧₊˚ ⋅
🌑 dystopian fantasy with dark edges
🫀 survival, identity and the blurred line between choice and force
🖤 fierce feminist rage and the exploitation of women and girls
🤝 sisterhood as resistance, refuge and reclamation
🧪 just a few drops of sci-fi without losing its painfully grounded world
── ⊹ ࣪ ˖♡˖ ࣪ ⊹ ──
5 stars from me.
thank you so much to the author and publisher for the ARC. 🤍
part dystopian fantasy, part heartbreaking tale of survival and the resilience of young girls, with a splash of dark fairytale and just a few drops of sci-fi, Ink Honey Blossom takes place within a world that feels (intentionally) strange without ever losing its painfully real sense of captivity.
we meet three girls who have been trafficked away, confined to claustrophobic quarters and stripped of their identities through the allocated, and tititular, names Ink, Honey and Blossom. they are made to serve the Blights, dying and mutating male customers who pay to siphon their life force through ritual and psychedelic medicine.
there are shades of the film Sucker Punch in the way our young fmcs fight against abuse and imprisonment while desperately gripping onto the last glimmers of who they are, but it never feels derivative. beneath the violence runs a fierce thread of sisterhood, with the girls finding fragments of themselves in one another and refusing to let the world convince them they are only as valuable as what can be taken from them. 🌿
cultures blend together while the timeline and location remain intentionally ambiguous, with only small details offered to anchor us in what the world once was and what it may have become. subtle sci-fi elements are present without ever pulling us away from the very real captive world in which these girls exist, keeping everything grounded in confinement, exploitation and survival.
what survival represents here isn’t clean or uncomplicated - sometimes staying alive forces us to do and become things we never wanted to, and this dances precariously along the line between choice and force without pretending there is ever an easy distinction between the two.
there is a fierce feminist rage simmering beneath it all too, stripping bare the exploitation of women and girls whose bodies, labour and even very life force are treated as resources to be consumed (and heartbreakingly so). the Blights quite literally pay to drain them, but the metaphor reaches far beyond the fantastical into the painfully familiar expectation they should continue giving until there is almost, or entirely, nothing left of them.
there’s a refusal to treat trauma as something with a neat beginning, a clean ending or a simple path towards healing. a life touched by darkness does not suddenly become untouched, and i deeply appreciate the compassion and nuance given to that reality.
this is a beautiful and totally singular tale of emancipation, autonomy, sisterhood and the stubbornness and strength of girls. unexpected, and deeply affecting.
i could honestly keep writing about it, but i think that’s usually the sign of a story that’s done exactly what it set out to do.
adored. cherished. devoured.
. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁.𖥔 ݁ ˖ ✦ ‧₊˚ ⋅
🌑 dystopian fantasy with dark edges
🫀 survival, identity and the blurred line between choice and force
🖤 fierce feminist rage and the exploitation of women and girls
🤝 sisterhood as resistance, refuge and reclamation
🧪 just a few drops of sci-fi without losing its painfully grounded world
── ⊹ ࣪ ˖♡˖ ࣪ ⊹ ──
5 stars from me.
thank you so much to the author and publisher for the ARC. 🤍
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC copy of Ink Honey Blossom.
This book is a quietly thoughtful fantasy that feels like a gentle breath between heavier reads. The story isn't built around huge twists, but instead focuses on its characters, atmosphere and the questions it leaves you asking yourself long after you've finished.
One of the strongest aspects is the prose. Told from Ink's perspective, the writing has a comforting rhythm while still carrying emotional weight. Ink herself is a fascinating protagonist, particularly because of the way she seems to read the people around her almost as easily as words on a page. It gives many of the quieter moments an extra layer of meaning.
Some characters took longer to win me over than others. I initially found Key difficult to connect with, although that gradually changed as the story unfolded, even though her prose was a bit more stuttering. Little Bird was an instant favourite, and I loved the contrast between Honey's personality and her wonderfully ironic name.
The plot is fairly predictable, but that didn't stop me enjoying the journey. The recurring imagery and symbolism tie the story together beautifully, and the novel offers plenty of moments that encourage self-reflection and accepting the imperfect parts of ourselves.
After reading the author's note, I also appreciated the world-building on a much deeper level. Understanding some of the inspiration behind the story made many of its themes feel even more intentional.
If you're looking for a fantasy that's more introspective than action-packed, with lyrical writing and memorable characters, this makes for a rewarding and thoughtful read.
This book is a quietly thoughtful fantasy that feels like a gentle breath between heavier reads. The story isn't built around huge twists, but instead focuses on its characters, atmosphere and the questions it leaves you asking yourself long after you've finished.
One of the strongest aspects is the prose. Told from Ink's perspective, the writing has a comforting rhythm while still carrying emotional weight. Ink herself is a fascinating protagonist, particularly because of the way she seems to read the people around her almost as easily as words on a page. It gives many of the quieter moments an extra layer of meaning.
Some characters took longer to win me over than others. I initially found Key difficult to connect with, although that gradually changed as the story unfolded, even though her prose was a bit more stuttering. Little Bird was an instant favourite, and I loved the contrast between Honey's personality and her wonderfully ironic name.
The plot is fairly predictable, but that didn't stop me enjoying the journey. The recurring imagery and symbolism tie the story together beautifully, and the novel offers plenty of moments that encourage self-reflection and accepting the imperfect parts of ourselves.
After reading the author's note, I also appreciated the world-building on a much deeper level. Understanding some of the inspiration behind the story made many of its themes feel even more intentional.
If you're looking for a fantasy that's more introspective than action-packed, with lyrical writing and memorable characters, this makes for a rewarding and thoughtful read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Ink Honey Blossom completely drew me into its world. From the first pages, I felt immersed in a setting that was vivid, detailed, and utterly convincing. Liza Losada's descriptions brought every scene to life so clearly that I could picture it unfolding around me. The worldbuilding is imaginative and creative, yet it feels grounded enough to seem real in an alternative timeline.
This is one of those books that creates tension in the best possible way. I found myself genuinely invested in the characters and anxious about what might happen next, but never in a way that felt overwhelming. The story kept me engaged from beginning to end.
One aspect I especially appreciated was that the narrative centers on girls and young women. Their experiences, choices, relationships, and growth drive the story. Rather than revolving around male characters, the focus remains firmly on the young women at its heart.
The protagonist was a particular delight. As a self-educated young woman with a fascination for words, the narrator sometimes brought to mind Adah from "The Poisonwood Bible". She often strings together clusters of related words, giving her voice a distinctive rhythm and personality that made her feel even more real.
Perhaps most importantly, the ending felt satisfying. It provided enough resolution to feel complete while still leaving room for imagination. Nothing felt rushed or forced. The story concluded at exactly the right moment, allowing the world and characters to linger in my thoughts after I finished reading.
For readers who enjoy rich worldbuilding, memorable characters, and immersive storytelling, "Ink Honey Blossom" is a wonderful read.
This is one of those books that creates tension in the best possible way. I found myself genuinely invested in the characters and anxious about what might happen next, but never in a way that felt overwhelming. The story kept me engaged from beginning to end.
One aspect I especially appreciated was that the narrative centers on girls and young women. Their experiences, choices, relationships, and growth drive the story. Rather than revolving around male characters, the focus remains firmly on the young women at its heart.
The protagonist was a particular delight. As a self-educated young woman with a fascination for words, the narrator sometimes brought to mind Adah from "The Poisonwood Bible". She often strings together clusters of related words, giving her voice a distinctive rhythm and personality that made her feel even more real.
Perhaps most importantly, the ending felt satisfying. It provided enough resolution to feel complete while still leaving room for imagination. Nothing felt rushed or forced. The story concluded at exactly the right moment, allowing the world and characters to linger in my thoughts after I finished reading.
For readers who enjoy rich worldbuilding, memorable characters, and immersive storytelling, "Ink Honey Blossom" is a wonderful read.
August 8, 2026
An absolutely stellar debut novel. I have no words. Ink Honey Blossom is such a fantastic story about what it takes to survive and a testament to sisterhood and friendship.
In a world where a plague only infects men, young girls are taken to give their life force to extend the lives of the Blights (infected men). These girls go into the Blights’ minds and feed them stories, songs, food, and anything else their heats and minds desire. This leads to so many young girls dying and spending their tragically short lives confined to an eleven by eleven room. The women who run these Houses kidnap or buy girls to keep the lucrative market going.
Ink, our protagonist, is one such girl. Her Procuress (the woman who runs the House) enlisted her ages ago to keep the “business” going. She has Ink come up with all kinds of different “Specialty Girls” to continue to attract Blights to the Nectar House. This guilt weighs heavily on Ink, even though she tries not to let it show. Her fellow Specialty Girls in her wing of the House are Blossom, Honey, and Bird. Bird has gone missing and the other Girls are trying to figure out what happened to her.
There’s change in the House Girl market and the friendship and sisterhood Ink, Honey, and Blossom will be tried as they look for their beloved Bird.
An absolutely stellar read! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
In a world where a plague only infects men, young girls are taken to give their life force to extend the lives of the Blights (infected men). These girls go into the Blights’ minds and feed them stories, songs, food, and anything else their heats and minds desire. This leads to so many young girls dying and spending their tragically short lives confined to an eleven by eleven room. The women who run these Houses kidnap or buy girls to keep the lucrative market going.
Ink, our protagonist, is one such girl. Her Procuress (the woman who runs the House) enlisted her ages ago to keep the “business” going. She has Ink come up with all kinds of different “Specialty Girls” to continue to attract Blights to the Nectar House. This guilt weighs heavily on Ink, even though she tries not to let it show. Her fellow Specialty Girls in her wing of the House are Blossom, Honey, and Bird. Bird has gone missing and the other Girls are trying to figure out what happened to her.
There’s change in the House Girl market and the friendship and sisterhood Ink, Honey, and Blossom will be tried as they look for their beloved Bird.
An absolutely stellar read! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 28, 2026
3.25⭐️
Many years ago, a blight spread that affected only men. To prolong their symptoms and delay their inevitable deaths, they visit special houses where a combination of a rare elixir and girls who act as dream guides helps restore them. However, the time the customers gain comes at the cost of the house girls’ lives.
This is a highly imaginative concept. Each of the house girls has a distinct guiding technique, which is marketed to attract blight-stricken clients. We follow Ink, who reads to her customers to help ease them into a dreamlike state. The descriptions of these trances feel feverish and richly detailed. I also enjoyed the close bond the girls share, as well as the exploration of their relationships and experiences.
Ink is portrayed as very witty, but she often makes questionable decisions. Combined with her tendency to repeatedly list adjectives for words she has just used, this can become frustrating and tedious. As much as I wanted to like the main character and understand her motivations, I still found her unlikable and difficult to root for at times.
Overall, this is a highly unique story that evokes a mix of admiration and critique. Although some elements didn’t fully work for me, the prose and plotline truly elevate the novel.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!
Many years ago, a blight spread that affected only men. To prolong their symptoms and delay their inevitable deaths, they visit special houses where a combination of a rare elixir and girls who act as dream guides helps restore them. However, the time the customers gain comes at the cost of the house girls’ lives.
This is a highly imaginative concept. Each of the house girls has a distinct guiding technique, which is marketed to attract blight-stricken clients. We follow Ink, who reads to her customers to help ease them into a dreamlike state. The descriptions of these trances feel feverish and richly detailed. I also enjoyed the close bond the girls share, as well as the exploration of their relationships and experiences.
Ink is portrayed as very witty, but she often makes questionable decisions. Combined with her tendency to repeatedly list adjectives for words she has just used, this can become frustrating and tedious. As much as I wanted to like the main character and understand her motivations, I still found her unlikable and difficult to root for at times.
Overall, this is a highly unique story that evokes a mix of admiration and critique. Although some elements didn’t fully work for me, the prose and plotline truly elevate the novel.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!
May 10, 2026
3⭐️
This book had such a cool and creepy concept. The whole idea of girls being used to keep dying men alive through these trance like experiences was really dark and honestly hard to stop thinking about. The atmosphere was heavy the entire time and the Sonagachi tree was genuinely disturbing in the best way.
Ink (FMC) was definitely my favorite part of the book. She’s tough, guarded, and shaped by everything she’s been through. I really appreciated how the book explored her internal conflict between self preservation and wanting to help the other girls around her. Her resilience throughout everything she endured was heartbreaking but also made her story really compelling to follow.
My biggest issue was the pacing. The story felt really slow in some parts and a little too drawn out. There were moments where I felt like things could’ve moved faster or been explained in fewer words. I stayed interested in the world and the characters, but it definitely took me longer to get through because of that.
I did really like the ending though. It pulled me back in and left me thinking afterward. The book raises a lot of questions about exploitation, survival, sacrifice, and who gets to keep their humanity in impossible situations. Overall this was a solid read with a really unique concept
even if the pacing didn’t fully work for me.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the ARC!
This book had such a cool and creepy concept. The whole idea of girls being used to keep dying men alive through these trance like experiences was really dark and honestly hard to stop thinking about. The atmosphere was heavy the entire time and the Sonagachi tree was genuinely disturbing in the best way.
Ink (FMC) was definitely my favorite part of the book. She’s tough, guarded, and shaped by everything she’s been through. I really appreciated how the book explored her internal conflict between self preservation and wanting to help the other girls around her. Her resilience throughout everything she endured was heartbreaking but also made her story really compelling to follow.
My biggest issue was the pacing. The story felt really slow in some parts and a little too drawn out. There were moments where I felt like things could’ve moved faster or been explained in fewer words. I stayed interested in the world and the characters, but it definitely took me longer to get through because of that.
I did really like the ending though. It pulled me back in and left me thinking afterward. The book raises a lot of questions about exploitation, survival, sacrifice, and who gets to keep their humanity in impossible situations. Overall this was a solid read with a really unique concept
even if the pacing didn’t fully work for me.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A book that will leave you with questions of morality, of internal struggles, and an unsettling closeness to some very real issues plaguing society.
The concept is quite interesting. There are girls of varying specialties (Ink Girls read, Blossoms sit pretty, Bird Girls sing, etc.) yet all are trapped within Houses to cater to men dying of the Blight. They have no freedom, little choice, and yet cultivate inner strength to survive the grueling expectations placed upon their shoulders in this dystopian world.
The pacing felt a little off at times - rather slow, even for a book that is heavy on introspection and internal thoughts/dialogue. We stay focused on the main character of Ink, so we only gather glances of the other girls and characters in the story from her point of view.
This book will dwell in my mind for a while as I come to grips with answers to questions spawned from the subjects of exploitation, survival, sacrifice, and humanity.
My Takeaways:
- this concept is unique but makes me uncomfortable
- dystopian worlds always have dark themes and tend to be patriarchal
- what is your poison of choice, sir?
- what qualifies as a monster, really?
- the whole book is a swallow of bittersweet taste
Thank you to NetGalley, the author Liza Losada, and the publisher Sibylline Press for giving me an eARC to read and review!
The concept is quite interesting. There are girls of varying specialties (Ink Girls read, Blossoms sit pretty, Bird Girls sing, etc.) yet all are trapped within Houses to cater to men dying of the Blight. They have no freedom, little choice, and yet cultivate inner strength to survive the grueling expectations placed upon their shoulders in this dystopian world.
The pacing felt a little off at times - rather slow, even for a book that is heavy on introspection and internal thoughts/dialogue. We stay focused on the main character of Ink, so we only gather glances of the other girls and characters in the story from her point of view.
This book will dwell in my mind for a while as I come to grips with answers to questions spawned from the subjects of exploitation, survival, sacrifice, and humanity.
My Takeaways:
- this concept is unique but makes me uncomfortable
- dystopian worlds always have dark themes and tend to be patriarchal
- what is your poison of choice, sir?
- what qualifies as a monster, really?
- the whole book is a swallow of bittersweet taste
Thank you to NetGalley, the author Liza Losada, and the publisher Sibylline Press for giving me an eARC to read and review!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I'm not sure what I was expecting when going into Ink Honey Blossom--I think perhaps a modern dystopian with magic woven in, but this is way more than that. If you are picking this up, hoping for an easy read with clearly/easily lovable characters and a tidy, tied with a bow plot... this one isn't for you. I don't like how NetGalley classified this as general fiction and sci-fi fantasy when it feels VERY in line with literary fiction. I genuinely hope this book finds the RIGHT readers because of that.
It's a thought-provoking commentary on the trafficking, exploitation, and the trauma that comes from it with flawed, sometimes frustrating characters.
But you know what? It's real, and it's visceral. It will make you feel things.
I do think there was pacing issues with this, the middle felt like it lingered longer than it needed to and there was almost too much interiority compared with on page action/dialogue for me, but I almost wonder if that discomfort is intentional, as a way to immerse the reader in the same feeling of claustrophobic anxiety as the House Girls. If so, then epically well done. If not, then it's a happy accident because it works.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sibylline Press, and Liza Losada for allowing me to read an early copy of this book.
It's a thought-provoking commentary on the trafficking, exploitation, and the trauma that comes from it with flawed, sometimes frustrating characters.
But you know what? It's real, and it's visceral. It will make you feel things.
I do think there was pacing issues with this, the middle felt like it lingered longer than it needed to and there was almost too much interiority compared with on page action/dialogue for me, but I almost wonder if that discomfort is intentional, as a way to immerse the reader in the same feeling of claustrophobic anxiety as the House Girls. If so, then epically well done. If not, then it's a happy accident because it works.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sibylline Press, and Liza Losada for allowing me to read an early copy of this book.
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August 7, 2026First of all, thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this novel in advance and the trust in me.
I really enjoyed Ink Honey Blossom. The whole concept was really interesting. The idea that, 800 years after the Blight Plague almost wiped out the male population, men now survive because of the girls imprisoned in the Nectar Houses was both fascinating and heartbreaking. I was especially interested in the Sonagachi tree since the start, At the point, that I had to know if a tree like that really existed and I learnt that in Bengali Sonagachi means the tree of gold.
Regarding the characters, Ink was definitely my favourite. She's strong, smart, and incredibly resilient after everything she's been through. I also loved how much she loves words and books.
I was also fascinated by the bond that the House Girls shared, like it or not they were in that situation all together.
Overall, I thought this was such an interesting and original novel with a really unique world and a main character I loved following.
I really enjoyed Ink Honey Blossom. The whole concept was really interesting. The idea that, 800 years after the Blight Plague almost wiped out the male population, men now survive because of the girls imprisoned in the Nectar Houses was both fascinating and heartbreaking. I was especially interested in the Sonagachi tree since the start, At the point, that I had to know if a tree like that really existed and I learnt that in Bengali Sonagachi means the tree of gold.
Regarding the characters, Ink was definitely my favourite. She's strong, smart, and incredibly resilient after everything she's been through. I also loved how much she loves words and books.
I was also fascinated by the bond that the House Girls shared, like it or not they were in that situation all together.
Overall, I thought this was such an interesting and original novel with a really unique world and a main character I loved following.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a quiet type of fantasy, which I really appreciated. Most of the novel was set in a very small radius, but the world-building was really unique and detailed. I think some of the characters could have been more developed, and I would have enjoyed more of an explanation on how the magic actually works. The author definitely left room for a sequel, though, so hopefully my requests will be answered!
Ink was very interesting, but at times seemed a bit one dimensional, and her constant repetition of synonyms for whatever she was discussing occasionally grated on my nerves, even though I understand how important it is to her character. Blossom was, in my opinion, the most well-written character in the novel, with an excellent backstory and a nuanced perspective. Little Bird was adorable, and her relationship with Honey was really interesting to read about!
4.4/5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and Sibylline Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Ink was very interesting, but at times seemed a bit one dimensional, and her constant repetition of synonyms for whatever she was discussing occasionally grated on my nerves, even though I understand how important it is to her character. Blossom was, in my opinion, the most well-written character in the novel, with an excellent backstory and a nuanced perspective. Little Bird was adorable, and her relationship with Honey was really interesting to read about!
4.4/5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and Sibylline Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!
August 8, 2026
Ink Honey Blossom, by Liza Losada, is a dystopian fantasy book unlike anything I have read before!
In a world where girls are kept isolated in Houses to serve sick men, called Blights, the House Girls learn who they are and what they are capable of to survive. The character development is strong. Ink is morally grey due to the circumstances, Key is not what everyone thinks she is, and Blossom, Honey, and Little Bird form strong alliances with the others to find a way out of their prison.
The story is very slow-paced which made me lose train of thought at times. Some chapters were really long. I think the story could have been shorter and still capture the tense dystopian fantasy world Losada created.
If you are someone who likes dystopian fantasy with slow but strong story and character development, I recommend you add Ink Honey Blossom to your worthy TBR list.
Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and give an honest review.
In a world where girls are kept isolated in Houses to serve sick men, called Blights, the House Girls learn who they are and what they are capable of to survive. The character development is strong. Ink is morally grey due to the circumstances, Key is not what everyone thinks she is, and Blossom, Honey, and Little Bird form strong alliances with the others to find a way out of their prison.
The story is very slow-paced which made me lose train of thought at times. Some chapters were really long. I think the story could have been shorter and still capture the tense dystopian fantasy world Losada created.
If you are someone who likes dystopian fantasy with slow but strong story and character development, I recommend you add Ink Honey Blossom to your worthy TBR list.
Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and give an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of Ink Honey Blossom in exchange for an honest review.
This was a really unique read. The premise immediately grabbed my attention, and the world felt fresh and unlike anything I’ve read before. I was quickly invested in Ink’s story and found myself wanting to keep turning the pages to see what would happen next.
The atmosphere was dark and emotional, and I appreciated the stakes throughout the story.
Overall, this was a solid read with an original concept and memorable characters. I’d definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy dystopian, fantasy, and even sci fi with strong female protagonists and morally complex worlds.
This was a really unique read. The premise immediately grabbed my attention, and the world felt fresh and unlike anything I’ve read before. I was quickly invested in Ink’s story and found myself wanting to keep turning the pages to see what would happen next.
The atmosphere was dark and emotional, and I appreciated the stakes throughout the story.
Overall, this was a solid read with an original concept and memorable characters. I’d definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy dystopian, fantasy, and even sci fi with strong female protagonists and morally complex worlds.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book had an interesting concept that was built up in a natural way and didn’t feel like info-dumping. Sometimes it was a bit too descriptive and the pacing suffered. Overall, I enjoyed this story. I liked the main character and how she interacted with other side characters. This was more of a character driven book for me and that’s something I have to be in a specific mood for. I would recommend this book if you’re interested in the concept.
Thank you, NetGalley and Sibiylline Press for allowing me to read this book early. The opinion in this review is my own.
Thank you, NetGalley and Sibiylline Press for allowing me to read this book early. The opinion in this review is my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book has a cool and creepy premise, and I thought the author did a great job pulling us into the world of this book. The characters are complex and I found the setting to be immersive, at times almost oppressive, which seemed like the author's intent. The Sona trips that are central to the story are also intriguing and provide provocative ways to dive into back story and character motivations. Super interesting and captivating read!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Such an interesting premise, I just wished we did something with it. The world building was overwhelming and ultimately underutilized. In this society, the girls are understandably dehumanized, but unfortunately they weren’t really humanized for us, either.
Thank you Sibylline Press for the review copy.
Thank you Sibylline Press for the review copy.
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