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BookslgbtqThe Honeys
Cover of The Honeys by Ryan La Sala

The Honeys,

by Ryan La Sala

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Rating4.0/ 5
Ratings59
Pages352
Reading Hours7h
Published2022
LanguageEnglish

§Synopsis

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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 genderfluidity 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.

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§Genres
lgbtq1young adult1
§Content Warnings
§Moods
dark1emotional1funny1hopeful1informative1inspiring1mysterious1
§Tags
#body horror1#diverse characters1#dysphoria1#loveable characters1#strong character development1

§About the Author

Ryan La Sala

1 books in catalog

Ryan La Sala writes about surreal things happening to queer people. He is the author behind the supernatrual thriller Beholder, and the luminous and terrifying bestselling horror novel The Honeys, which is in development to become a major motion picture with Anonymous Content. His previous titles include Reverie and Be Dazzled, both of which made the Kids’ Indie Next List. He has been featured in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR. Ryan is the host of the infamous Bad Author Book Club Podcast, and a frequent speaker at events/conferences. When not writing, Ryan does arts & crafts, supervised by his cat, Haunted Little Girl.

https://www.ryanlasala.com/

§Genres
lgbtq1young adult1
§Content Warnings
§Moods
dark1emotional1funny1hopeful1informative1inspiring1mysterious1
§Tags
#body horror1#diverse characters1#dysphoria1#loveable characters1#strong character development1

Metadata

ISBN-139781338853179
ISBN-10133874531X

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