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The Honeys Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Ryan La Sala (Author), Pete Cross (Narrator), Scholastic Audio (Publisher)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 790 ratings
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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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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 38 minutes
  2. Author
    Ryan La Sala
  3. Narrator
    Pete Cross
  4. Audible release date
    August 16, 2022
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Scholastic Audio
  7. ASIN
    B09VLL8RLQ
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 10 hours and 38 minutes
Author Ryan La Sala
Narrator Pete Cross
Audible.com Release Date August 16, 2022
Publisher Scholastic Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B09VLL8RLQ
Best Sellers Rank #31,152 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#26 in Teen Fiction on Death & Dying
#46 in Horror Fiction for Teens
#58 in LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction for Teens

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
790 global ratings
HUGE Midsommar vibes!
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HUGE Midsommar vibes!
I loved this book! Fast paced, easy to read plot that keeps you engaged, the best queer vibes, and an unexpected romance. I really didn’t see the outcome of this book coming but wow, fully loved it! 🙌🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The first chapter was enticing right off the bat. Marshall ‘Mars’ Matthias is attacked by his twin sister Caroline at home while she is supposed to be at summer camp and through the struggle they fall from the second floor where she dies (not the cause of death though). Mars then decides to go back to Aspen Conservancy camp to stay the remainder of the summer and learn about Caroline’s life over the past year.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This is marketed as YA horror, but it’s definitely soft horror. This book represents a lot from Mars’ gender fluidity to the outcome and trauma of bullying. We have the atmospheric, maybe light academia vibes with the summer camp, the enigmatic and effervescent Honeys, and the mystery behind Aspen itself along with the mysterious deaths/ missing people. First, I loved the Honeys, a group of mysterious, very into themselves, almost whimsical girls who live farther away from the camp and much closer to the bee hives. Second, I did not see their secret coming, what a twist. I enjoyed La Sala’s writing too and the way he wrote from Mars’ “is this happening or am I crazy” perspective. I was mostly just going with the flow unsure of what was coming and kind of confused (but in a good way) until about half way through the book with the first real plot twist. The last half of the book was pretty trippy but such a fun read and I also loved the connection of Mars and the bees in the end. Really I feel that’s all I can say without spoiling it but this was such a great book!
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Sammantha
5.0 out of 5 stars HUGE Midsommar vibes!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2023
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I loved this book! Fast paced, easy to read plot that keeps you engaged, the best queer vibes, and an unexpected romance. I really didn’t see the outcome of this book coming but wow, fully loved it! 🙌🏻
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The first chapter was enticing right off the bat. Marshall ‘Mars’ Matthias is attacked by his twin sister Caroline at home while she is supposed to be at summer camp and through the struggle they fall from the second floor where she dies (not the cause of death though). Mars then decides to go back to Aspen Conservancy camp to stay the remainder of the summer and learn about Caroline’s life over the past year.
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This is marketed as YA horror, but it’s definitely soft horror. This book represents a lot from Mars’ gender fluidity to the outcome and trauma of bullying. We have the atmospheric, maybe light academia vibes with the summer camp, the enigmatic and effervescent Honeys, and the mystery behind Aspen itself along with the mysterious deaths/ missing people. First, I loved the Honeys, a group of mysterious, very into themselves, almost whimsical girls who live farther away from the camp and much closer to the bee hives. Second, I did not see their secret coming, what a twist. I enjoyed La Sala’s writing too and the way he wrote from Mars’ “is this happening or am I crazy” perspective. I was mostly just going with the flow unsure of what was coming and kind of confused (but in a good way) until about half way through the book with the first real plot twist. The last half of the book was pretty trippy but such a fun read and I also loved the connection of Mars and the bees in the end. Really I feel that’s all I can say without spoiling it but this was such a great book!
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Sammantha
5.0 out of 5 stars HUGE Midsommar vibes!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2023
I loved this book! Fast paced, easy to read plot that keeps you engaged, the best queer vibes, and an unexpected romance. I really didn’t see the outcome of this book coming but wow, fully loved it! 🙌🏻
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The first chapter was enticing right off the bat. Marshall ‘Mars’ Matthias is attacked by his twin sister Caroline at home while she is supposed to be at summer camp and through the struggle they fall from the second floor where she dies (not the cause of death though). Mars then decides to go back to Aspen Conservancy camp to stay the remainder of the summer and learn about Caroline’s life over the past year.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is marketed as YA horror, but it’s definitely soft horror. This book represents a lot from Mars’ gender fluidity to the outcome and trauma of bullying. We have the atmospheric, maybe light academia vibes with the summer camp, the enigmatic and effervescent Honeys, and the mystery behind Aspen itself along with the mysterious deaths/ missing people. First, I loved the Honeys, a group of mysterious, very into themselves, almost whimsical girls who live farther away from the camp and much closer to the bee hives. Second, I did not see their secret coming, what a twist. I enjoyed La Sala’s writing too and the way he wrote from Mars’ “is this happening or am I crazy” perspective. I was mostly just going with the flow unsure of what was coming and kind of confused (but in a good way) until about half way through the book with the first real plot twist. The last half of the book was pretty trippy but such a fun read and I also loved the connection of Mars and the bees in the end. Really I feel that’s all I can say without spoiling it but this was such a great book!
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meganthebookworm
4.0 out of 5 stars Well done!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
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This is the strongest opening to a book I've ever read! It sucked my right in. I also thought the last 30% was amazing! It wrapped up everything so nicely and brought a lot of things full circle. Very masterfully done. The only reason I took off a star is that it sort of dragged from the 10%-70%. It's not that I didn't enjoy reading the middle section, but it was a much slower paced and I felt like a few more exciting/creepy things could have happened. The middle section mostly ferls more like a regular summer camp than a horror book, so the ending almost felt like a different book tone-wise. But I LOVED the ending for Mars and the honeys. It was lovely.
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Kol
3.0 out of 5 stars It was just ok
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
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As a reader who loves good descriptions and scene setting I didn't really feel that in this book and it was a little hard to follow in some places. Wasn't or me, but I did finish it.
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Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars Honey isn't always sweet
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022
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Mars has never measured up to his twin sister Caroline’s seemingly perfect popular girl persona. When Caroline dies under mysterious circumstances, Mars seeks closure. That closure just happens to come in the form of attending the prestigious Aspen Conservancy Summer Program filling his sisters place. Quintessentially blue blooded- traditional gender roles, toxic masculinity, secrets and lies…what could possibly go wrong? Especially with The Honeys on his side. Named for the beehives they keep this group of beautiful girls may hold the key to Caroline’s death.

This books was such an expected gem. Horror, mystery, suspense, mixed in with gender-fluid representation and a really deep commentary on society/misogyny - YES! Add in beautiful writing, multidimensional characters, and a perfect setting this book really has everything to make it incredible.

Think summer camp meets Get Out with a hint of dark academia.

I think what really struck me was this is too familiar of a setting. I grew up in a very wealthy, very white, often very traditional community. As we’ve watched many of the topics covered in the book develop there’s a divide of those who are willing to let go of tradition for traditions sake. It’s an interesting discussion.
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Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars A new favorite
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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The only word I can think of to describe this book is ethereal. It made me long for the summer and crave that feeling when you come inside and your skin is still warm from the sun. I never thought a story could start so dark but give off so much light at the same time.
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Swati Shah
4.0 out of 5 stars So many surprises!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2022
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Wow! This book is a slow burn and then all of a sudden a raging wildfire! In the best way possible. I never could've guessed those last twists. The main character Mars is so well-written! My heart ached for them as they dealt with the horror of their twin sister's death. Also, I love when the environment/setting is a character unto itself and that was definitely the case here. A really wild and very queer read. Can't wait to read more by this author.
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Shawna
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written, Unique and Exciting
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2022
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It’s been a long time since I’ve been so enthralled with a new novel, and The Honeys explores familiar themes like grief and human relationships through a completely distinct lens. The prose is rich and alluring, which drew me back to reading when I ought to have been doing something else entirely. The characters are dynamic, and every time I thought I could sense what might happen next (from small decisions to larger story plots), I was wrong in a completely satisfying and thrilling way. This book has become a new classic for me. I’ll be rereading it soon and recommending it like crazy.
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Asa L.
3.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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Hard to follow at times and lacked some draw at times but the ending was great and very unforeseen and captivating.
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Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Will read again
Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2023
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Atmospheric narrative and is easy to read on Kindle
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booksy
3.0 out of 5 stars Weird and overly long
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2022
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Spoilers in review - so stop reading if you'd rather not know.

I really enjoyed the start of this book - it was dark and intriguing. Mars's twin sister, Caroline, attacks him one night in attempt to kill him and, in the ensuing fight, ends up dying. This sets Mars off on a quest to find out more about his sister and the summers she spent at Aspen Conservatory, a sort of holiday camp for rich, privileged kids - and which Mars himself left years earlier under a cloud. The camp is much as you'd expect - except for the area where the Honeys reside - beautiful, confident girls who swoop into the main camp as and when they feel like it but who, otherwise, remain aloof, tending to Aspen's apiaries. Yet as the novel unfurls, there is something dark and altogether 'other' about the Honeys.

What I did like about this novel was Mars himself, and the way he described his gender fluidity. You could feel his yearning to be like the Honeys and his refusal to be pinned down or defined. He was intelligent, plucky, sensitive and fun. And the banter between him and some of the boys was brilliant. However, the novel soon began to drag. There was a lot of to-ing and fro-ing between the forest, the hut where the Honeys lived, and the camp. And then what started out as dark and mysterious just became silly and weird. I don't want to say too much and spoil all of the plot for people who may choose to read the book - but whilst, as a reader, I can accept (and enjoy) the paranormal, this sort of meandered into the realms of fantasy, but without the requisite world building. The author has come up with a strange (almost New World Order-esqe) storyline involving global dominion and control that's linked to, um, bees. The concept of some ethereal 'lace' (a network through which the Honeys command some sort of hive consciousness and awareness of future events) was just silly. It was confusing at first and didn't make much more sense as the novel progressed. I just think it was a step too far into the surreal. I tend to like my fantasy more grounded. This was abstract and, oddly, not a particularly exciting explanation for the shenanigans going on at Aspen.

I felt like this was a book I should have enjoyed more. It certainly had a lot of elements that I'd normally love - but I just found myself wanting to get to the end of it so that I could start on something else. Definitely not my cup of tea, but I can see how other people might enjoy it.
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