Rounding up to 3 stars

Normally I love a O'Porter book, but this one just didn't hit the usually high bar for me.
Maybe the characters were too young (and often irritating) for me.
The only relatable person was the aunt, and I didnt need to menopause explained to me.
There are of course funny bits, and heartwarming bits, and things that will make you cringe, as you'd expect from this author..

I love Dawn’s books and this was a lovely read - welcoming back old friends from Goose and Guernsey

Renee and Flo are back on the island together, leaving behind their plans and dreams as they find themselves back where their friendships began and their home lives broke down. So what has changed now that they are in their early 20s? Well……after a huge falling out previously they first need to re friend. And if that means moving in together and then working together - well what could possibly go wrong?

Set in 2001 with lots of nostalgia from that time, I really enjoyed this book.

Thank you Dawn for your writing and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review.

I am a massive fan of this author’s work, and I was over the moon to read this pre-release copy of ‘Honey Bee’.

As expected, these are relatable characters, and those who are lucky enough to have maintained friendships from younger years will adore this read. There were many scenes in which I found both protagonists charming yet flawed, and I enjoyed getting to know them both.

The storyline is a delightful blend of humour and heartwarming moments. It's a nostalgic and entertaining read that, despite its light-heartedness, tugs at the heartstrings more than once.

If you enjoy books based on strong female friendships, this is a must-read for you!

A five star Read for me, I love all of dawns books, was great to be back with flo and Renee, a wonderful story with some great characters, couldn't put this down

I struggled with this, I'm not going to lie. I'm a massive Dawn fan and love all her other work but I found the whole thing a bit slapstick and a little bit cringe. Hopefully it is just me and others will enjoy but it just wasn't for me.,

Dawn O’Porter’s books often follow the ‘write what you know’ mantra, and luckily for us, all that she knows is massively relatable. This gives her books a warm, comforting feeling, like chatting to an old friend. Even more true in the case of this book, which sees the welcome return of Flo and Reneé into our lives after a much too long absence. Similar themes from lots of Dawn’s other books are touched upon, sensitively and hilariously (sometimes both at once) and I feel v happy that she’s given us an update on all that this lovely pair of pals have been up to lately.

I was thrilled to get this as an early read for review as I'm a big fan of Dawn O'Porter's writing. Having grown apart since school, Renee and Flo find themselves back on their home island of Guernsey and decide to flatshare. Both have to try and navigate adult relationships in the place where they grew up as well as this reignited friendship. It's a good read and I flew through it in a couple of days. The characters are complex and flawed.

If you are a female and you’ve had friendships, you will sob your way through this book! Very well recommended!!!