Examine the trope of the fake relationship. How does the novel use this to model and explore the relationship between Kiki and Malakai?

Honey & Spice is part of the “new adult” genre that focuses on protagonists in their early twenties, often within a college setting, exploring identity, relationships, and their place in the world. How does the novel portray personal growth and self-awareness in this context?

In the closing scene, Kiki kisses Malakai and thinks, “It tasted like honey and spice, twined” (349). Explore the metaphor of honey and spice in the novel.