The Honeys

I am not generally a person to notice or be affected by beautiful writing. Then I read this book. The writing is beautiful! Mars is a unique character with a really distinctive voice. He was a realistic cynic and the prose written around him is beautiful. As Mars is growing and learning, the prose changes as well. I am really stunned by the amazing writing.
As to plot, there were times that the plot seemed to go along with expected tropes, but the characters made the expected tropes feel refreshed. But there were significant parts of the plot that were unique and unexpected. And the cottagecore vibes were so strong! It was a vital part of the book.