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Honeysuckle and Bone by
Trisha Tobias 
Published by Zando – Sweet July Books on January 14, 2025
Genres: Young Adult,
Young Adult Horror Pages: 320
Buy on Amazon On the run from her own dark secrets, a teen girl becomes the nanny for a prestigious family on their Jamaican estate, where she quickly discovers even paradise may be haunted.
Carina Marshall is looking to reinvent herself, and what better place to do it than Jamaica, her mother’s alluring homela...
On the run from her own dark secrets, a teen girl becomes the nanny for a prestigious family on their Jamaican estate, where she quickly discovers even paradise may be haunted.
Carina Marshall is looking to reinvent herself, and what better place to do it than Jamaica, her mother’s alluring homeland where she conveniently has access to an au pair gig for the wealthy and powerful Hall family. After months of being the target of vicious rumors and hate online, Carina might have found everything she wants at the luxurious Blackbead House: a world of mango trees, tropical breezes, and glamorous parties―and a place to disappear.
Once there, Carina finds herself settling right into her busy, but comfortable, new life. Yes, the family runs a tight ship, and yes, there is some tension between the Halls, but Carina is content flying under the radar and hanging out with her new friends―not least, the handsome and charming Aaron. But when inexplicable things start happening to her in the house, only getting worse each night, Carina realizes that someone, or something, is out to get her. Is it the Halls? The house itself? Or is her own past catching up with her? With Aaron’s help, she must figure out what is haunting her, and fast, before she’s forced out of Blackbead House for good.
Honeysuckle and Bone is a deliciously atmospheric and utterly spooky young adult novel following an imperfect yet courageous teen as she seeks to remake herself in the homeland she always idealized, discovering that new beginnings don’t always come easy.
Book Referees is excited to be a stop on the Hear Our Voices blog tour for Honeysuckle and Bone by Trisha Tobias!
Honeysuckle and Bone is a spellbinding young adult novel brimming with atmosphere, suspense, and heart. Trisha Tobias weaves a tale of courage and self-discovery that reminds us reinvention doesn’t come without facing what haunts us most.
For today’s stop on the blog tour, I’m sharing TV and movie recommendations inspired by Honeysuckle and Bone—perfect for fans of its spooky, atmospheric vibes—and posting my book review.
Trisha Tobias delivers a masterful blend of suspense, atmosphere, and heart in Honeysuckle and Bone. This gripping young adult novel follows Carina Marshall as she seeks a fresh start, only to find that paradise can hide its own dark secrets.
Set against the lush and vivid backdrop of Jamaica, the story beautifully contrasts the island’s allure with the creeping unease of Blackbead House. Tobias crafts an imperfect but relatable protagonist in Carina, whose determination to reinvent herself resonates deeply. The haunting mysteries of the Hall family estate, coupled with Carina’s own hidden past, keep the tension high and the pages turning.
With twists that will leave readers guessing and a narrative rich in atmosphere, Honeysuckle and Bone is perfect for fans of eerie coming-of-age stories that explore the shadows of both the mind and the world around us. It’s a chilling yet heartwarming tale about facing the past to claim a future.
Reviewed by: Orsayor
TV/Movies Recommendations
The Bequeathed (2024)
A South Korean occult thriller series where a woman inherits her family’s burial ground, leading to ominous events. The show explores family secrets and supernatural occurrences.
School Spirits (2023)
This supernatural teen drama follows a girl navigating high school in the afterlife while investigating her mysterious disappearance. It blends personal discovery with eerie mysteries.
Lockwood & Co. (2023)
This British series centers on young ghost hunters in London, blending supernatural elements with personal growth and hidden truths.
The Changeling (2023)
A horror fantasy series intertwining a man’s quest to find his wife with dark fairy tale elements, exploring themes of love, loss, and unsettling mysteries.
Constellation (2024)
This psychological thriller follows a woman returning to Earth after a disaster in space, uncovering hidden truths about her mission and herself.
The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)
A young governess arrives at Bly Manor and begins to experience strange occurrences, uncovering the estate’s dark secrets. The series delves into themes of personal transformation and the haunting nature of the past.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2020)
Sabrina Spellman, a half-witch, half-mortal teenager, struggles to reconcile her dual nature while confronting dark forces. The show blends personal growth with supernatural elements in an atmospheric setting.
Nancy Drew (2019-2023)
Teenage detective Nancy Drew finds herself entangled in a ghostly mystery while uncovering secrets about her own past. The series combines personal discovery with eerie mysteries.
The Turning (2020)
A young governess is hired to care for two disturbed orphans in a mysterious estate, where she encounters supernatural occurrences. The film explores themes of personal reinvention and hidden secrets.
The Secret Garden (2020)
An orphaned girl discovers a hidden, magical garden on her uncle’s estate, leading to personal growth and the uncovering of family secrets. The story emphasizes transformation and the mysteries of a new environment.
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