Honey in the Wound
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| Author | Jiyoung Han |
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| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Publisher | Avid Reader Press |
| Publication date | April 7, 2026 |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 978-1-66820-216-6 |
Honey in the Wound is a 2026 debut novel by Jiyoung Han, published by Avid Reader Press.[1]
Synopsis
The novel follows a Korean family during the Japanese occupation of Korea, in particular the girl Young-Ja, who makes food and takes part in resistance alongside Korean rebel fighters.[1]
Critical reception
Publishers Weekly gave the novel a starred review, calling it "remarkable" and praising how Han "blends folklore and magical realism with Korean history."[2] The reviewer ultimately concluded that "Han brilliantly immerses readers in her birth country's history and offers a testament to women's strength in the face of brutality. It's a knockout."[2] Kirkus Reviews wrote that Han "incorporated extensive research into a revelatory work of harrowing fiction" that "validates the hidden powers of 'powerless' women."[3]
BookPage called the novel "a moving demonstration of the way that individual acts of resistance can preserve memories and stories that challenge the legacies of empire and colonization."[4]
References
- 1 2 "Honey in the Wound". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- 1 2 "Honey in the Wound". Publishers Weekly. February 9, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Honey in the Wound". Kirkus Reviews. February 2, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ Sachs, Freya (April 2026). "Honey in the Wound". BookPage. Retrieved May 23, 2026.