Book Club Questions for Honey by Imani Thompson

WellRead's June 2026 selection was Honey by Imani Thompson. Comic, sexy, addictive, unpredictable, Honey is about the not-always-righteous path of taking justice into your own hands.

Use these discussion questions to engage with the book further, whether in a book club with friends or just on your own as you digest the story. 

Reading questions for Honey by Imani Thompson:

• Yrsa is a character who is at times, despicably unlikeable and deeply complex. In interviews, Thompson has mentioned she wanted to create a 'loveable psychopath'. Did you find yourself rooting for Yrsa, or waiting for her demise?

• Thompson chose to explore the topics like critical race theory and gender-based violence through the lens of a serial killer. Do you think framing these heavy topics within a thriller made them feel more accessible?

• How does Yrsa’s childhood trauma inform her decision-making as an adult? Do you think it plays a part in her actions?

• Thompson said in a recent interview that she was "sick of seeing so much violence against women on TV that feels very glamourised" and that she wanted to "flip the lens" to disrupt readers' comfort. Do you think she successfully does that? 

• We loved the use of a drone on the cover of Honey. Did you pick up on this clever detail? Did it add to your reading experience?

• What was your takeaway from the book? How did it leave you feeling?