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Homebound
After a hard start in life, Lori is already struggling to find her feet in the world. Then, a devastating tragedy sends her hurtling back to square one. Consumed by her anxiety and feeling alone, Lori finds herself bound to her house, unable to face the world.
But she's not alone in her pain. Living under the same roof as her estranged Aunt, her grieving mother and two sisters with growing pains only adds to her troubles. All five of them have lost the person most dear to them - and now they must learn to live a new life without her.
A heart-wrenching contemporary tale of love and loss, family dynamics and survival through the toughest times.
But she's not alone in her pain. Living under the same roof as her estranged Aunt, her grieving mother and two sisters with growing pains only adds to her troubles. All five of them have lost the person most dear to them - and now they must learn to live a new life without her.
A heart-wrenching contemporary tale of love and loss, family dynamics and survival through the toughest times.
- GenresContemporary
219 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2023
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Hayley Anderton
35 books145 followersHayley Anderton is an author, reader, baker and crazy cat lady, born and raised in the North West of England. She strives for diversity in her writing, and believes that books can change the world. She graduated from John Moores University in 2017, and is now searching for her next adventure.
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April 8, 2023
I finished this book in tears. I’ve fallen in love with every one of Hayley Anderton’s stories but this one was a special one and I’ll keep it close to my heart for a long time. As a sufferer of mental and chronic illness, I identified all too well with Lori’s fears and struggles, especially with the feeling of entrapment, and seeing that represented here, so authentically and without diluting the worst, rawest parts, felt like a massive yet gentle hug.
There are so many aspects that make this story a moving one. Lori’s background. Her grief. Her illness. The way that, through it all, she still grows without this being the old “and then she lived happily ever” narrative. She loses so much, but she also gains a lot, and it was so heartwarming and at times devastating to watch the dynamics of her grieving family change in such a realistic way, with each of the characters bringing something new to the tale. There is also a story of romance in these pages — and it is so special to see someone who doesn’t feel whole realise they’re worthy of love anyway, especially as a queer woman.
Another thing that I’m always so impressed with in Hayley’s writing is her ability to capture the voice of a teen/young adult. Where most YA works are often just adult stories, this author’s characters are believably young, especially in voice and action.
If you’re searching for your next five-star read that will make you laugh, cry, mourn, and cheer, this is the one for you. I feel a little bit more loved and seen after this story, and I’m certain any queer/young/struggling reader will too.
There are so many aspects that make this story a moving one. Lori’s background. Her grief. Her illness. The way that, through it all, she still grows without this being the old “and then she lived happily ever” narrative. She loses so much, but she also gains a lot, and it was so heartwarming and at times devastating to watch the dynamics of her grieving family change in such a realistic way, with each of the characters bringing something new to the tale. There is also a story of romance in these pages — and it is so special to see someone who doesn’t feel whole realise they’re worthy of love anyway, especially as a queer woman.
Another thing that I’m always so impressed with in Hayley’s writing is her ability to capture the voice of a teen/young adult. Where most YA works are often just adult stories, this author’s characters are believably young, especially in voice and action.
If you’re searching for your next five-star read that will make you laugh, cry, mourn, and cheer, this is the one for you. I feel a little bit more loved and seen after this story, and I’m certain any queer/young/struggling reader will too.
May 1, 2023
Something a little different from Hayley and what a rollercoaster of emotion it was! Lori was such a complex character and while at times I wanted to shake her and tell her to get a grip, I could also totally relate.
Being housebound with a crippling fear of the outside, Lori struggles with her mental health after losing someone close. It was heart breaking to read the scenes where she was so scared. I've struggled with depression myself and once spent a week in my university room because I couldn't face going outside. The ending was just perfect and wrapped up extremely well.
Being housebound with a crippling fear of the outside, Lori struggles with her mental health after losing someone close. It was heart breaking to read the scenes where she was so scared. I've struggled with depression myself and once spent a week in my university room because I couldn't face going outside. The ending was just perfect and wrapped up extremely well.
December 2, 2023
This book is currently free on the Kindle store (1st Dec- 4th Dec), and after just finishing it I highly recommend you download it!
This book is an emotional one, 17 year old Lori is dealing with a terrible loss, whilst also battling her mental health. Her social anxiety and agoraphobia seems to have a grip on her, and this accurately written story shows the effects and journey of dealing with trauma and healing.
Chapter one shocked me, I wasn't expecting the loss to happen so suddenly. I really enjoyed seeing the family dynamics and how they all deal with their own problems; Honey is struggling with studying and obsessing over academia, Rowena is shutting everyone out, and Marigold the mother is grieving the loss of her wife whilst trying to stay afloat.
I liked seeing the support systems Lori had, from her creative writing teacher encouraging her, to Aunt Wilda trying to look after Lori whilst having her own tragic backstory, also not forgetting the love interest Vanessa, who's bubbly and accepting. Finding out Lori's backstory before adoption was so sad, and I liked watching the journey of ups and downs she went through. It made the book realistic and less like going from hurt to healed completely.
The ending did feel a little abrupt, and I'd liked to have seen the other characters heal more rather than be told what happened with them, but it wasn't a big deal since Lori was the main focus. The part at the end with the rings was so sweet and felt a little like closure and remembrance.
Throughout the book the quote 'when one door closes another one opens' is used, and it really felt poetic and like a new beginning when the last line of the book was 'Together, we pull the door closed'.
Overall,
5/5 🌟
This book is an emotional one, 17 year old Lori is dealing with a terrible loss, whilst also battling her mental health. Her social anxiety and agoraphobia seems to have a grip on her, and this accurately written story shows the effects and journey of dealing with trauma and healing.
Chapter one shocked me, I wasn't expecting the loss to happen so suddenly. I really enjoyed seeing the family dynamics and how they all deal with their own problems; Honey is struggling with studying and obsessing over academia, Rowena is shutting everyone out, and Marigold the mother is grieving the loss of her wife whilst trying to stay afloat.
I liked seeing the support systems Lori had, from her creative writing teacher encouraging her, to Aunt Wilda trying to look after Lori whilst having her own tragic backstory, also not forgetting the love interest Vanessa, who's bubbly and accepting. Finding out Lori's backstory before adoption was so sad, and I liked watching the journey of ups and downs she went through. It made the book realistic and less like going from hurt to healed completely.
The ending did feel a little abrupt, and I'd liked to have seen the other characters heal more rather than be told what happened with them, but it wasn't a big deal since Lori was the main focus. The part at the end with the rings was so sweet and felt a little like closure and remembrance.
Throughout the book the quote 'when one door closes another one opens' is used, and it really felt poetic and like a new beginning when the last line of the book was 'Together, we pull the door closed'.
Overall,
5/5 🌟
May 17, 2025
i wanted so badly to like this book but i couldn’t do it.
as someone who also struggles with anxiety this book just didn’t really capture the whole picture of what anxiety is wt least for me. now i know anxiety and mental illnesses are different for everyone but this girl wouldn’t leave the house, i think thats more than just anxiety but idk.
anyway i also just didn’t like or care about any of the characters. they were all so forgettable and i did forget about the gf by the end of the book. i forgot about marigold when she was gone. i also have no clue how old anyone is or what the adults do for work.
overall just a poorly written book that had potential.
as someone who also struggles with anxiety this book just didn’t really capture the whole picture of what anxiety is wt least for me. now i know anxiety and mental illnesses are different for everyone but this girl wouldn’t leave the house, i think thats more than just anxiety but idk.
anyway i also just didn’t like or care about any of the characters. they were all so forgettable and i did forget about the gf by the end of the book. i forgot about marigold when she was gone. i also have no clue how old anyone is or what the adults do for work.
overall just a poorly written book that had potential.
January 5, 2024
Quite sad in places but enjoyed this one
April 22, 2025
Genre: YA issue fiction/coming-of-age
Rating: 4.5/5
Content warnings: Grief (loss of a close family member) is a main theme of this book, as is mental illness (specifically depression, anxiety, and agoraphobia.) There are also some brief mentions of study drug use and past abuse. This book is a prime example of why I prefer to use content warnings over age ratings for books: there isn't any graphic or "mature" content at all here, so it could be read by any age group, but having grief and depression as main themes make the book very dark and heavy at times, and therefore maybe not well suited to a very young audience.
"Homebound" is a bittersweet YA story, following a seventeen-year-old girl in the aftermath of a close family member's death. It is very much a character-driven novel, without much plot outside of the protagonist's day-to-day struggles. That may sound a little dull, but the wonderfully written, realistic characters, clear but descriptive writing style, and multitude of small subplots kept me intrigued throughout: this is one of the best indie books I've ever read.
I'll start by talking about the characters, as they were the most important aspect of this book. "Homebound" focuses on a family led by lesbian parents Rita and Marigold, and later Rita's sister Wilda. These three women all have their own distinctive, yet subtle personalities, but the real stars of the book are Rita and Marigold's three daughters. Honey is the only biological child (it's stated she's Rita's bio daughter, although there are no further details given clarifying if she was conceived during Rita and Marigold's relationship through IVF/donor, or a previous relationship Rita had - not that it's important to the story, but I was curious), and the differences between her and her two adopted sisters are so well written: subtle, yet clear as day at the same time. At the start of the story, Honey is a very well-adjusted teen, with no real trauma, and aspirations to work in medicine. Arguably, she undergoes the biggest personality change of all the characters after the loss, and again, I felt these changes to her characters were well-written, her grief realistic. Rowena is the youngest sister - adopted, and of no biological relations to any of the other characters - and as a thirteen-year-old with an implied traumatic past, she's deep in a rebellious stage. Her character development was lovely to read about it - so much so that I wish we could've seen more of her. The protagonist of the story, though, is the middle sister, Lori. Lori is another adoptee, and she is one of the best protagonists I've read about in some time. Personality wise, she sits somewhere in between Honey and Rowena - usually well-behaved like Honey, but with similar trauma to Rowena - and the entire time, I just wanted to give her a big hug. I've been comparing almost every YA book I've read in the last few months to Speak, desperately trying to find one that feels like that book did, and I finally got that somewhat with Homebound, as Lori and Melinda were kind of similar as protagonists. Although Melinda's narrative is much more sarcastic than Lori's, and the girls have suffered different types of trauma, both characters are terrified - and relatable - outcasts, who I was rooting for the whole way through. If you like Speak, I think you'd like Homebound, too.
I cannot fault any of the technical aspects of this book. The writing style is perfect. It's easy to understand, but also descriptive enough that I felt fully immersed, and raw and emotional when it needs to be. I spotted maybe two or three typos throughout the whole book - whoever edited this did a great job. The pacing is surprisingly fast for a novel following a girl afraid to leave her house, with lots of small subplots as I mentioned before.
The representation in this book was really well done and refreshing. There are quite a few groups here that aren't often represented in YA fiction - lesbian parents, adoptees, agoraphobics - and I felt all were realistically and sensitively portrayed. Homophobia was only very briefly discussed as something Rita and Marigold experienced in the past; in the present, they and the other sapphic characters are accepted by everyone around them, which was especially nice to read given all the dark stuff in this story. The adopted daughters are treated with just as much love as the biological one is, with the act of adoption portrayed as a positive thing, while also touching on the issues with the care system and the trauma many adoptees live with. As stated earlier, all the mental health issues portrayed are done so with care. This book does not sugarcoat at all; Lori's struggles are very realistic and sometimes upsetting to read about as a result, but there is still a hopeful tone throughout and progress is slowly made. This is exactly how I believe mental illness should be portrayed in fiction, especially YA.
There was one aspect of this book that I have to admit I did not enjoy, though, and that is the romance. I'm also of the opinion that, for the most part, novels revolving around severe mental illness and healing should not feature major romance subplots, especially in YA. That's a complex debate topic that I could probably write a whole essay about, but I mostly just think that including romance in stories like these takes the focus away from the character's healing and risks going into the territory of "mentally ill person is magically cured thanks to the power of romance." That was NOT what happened in Homebound - the romance in this book was sensitively handled - but I still think I would've enjoyed the story a little more without it (or maybe if there were hints of attraction, but it wasn't made official.)
It also would've been nice to have see more development for "Dream", and the plotline of Lori being mentored by her writing teacher: I am an absolute sucker for the trope of a struggling teen finding solace in some form of art, and I love it even more when a wise teacher steps in to guide them. We had the basics of that here (another similarity between Homebound and Speak), but I feel a lot more could've been done with that subplot, and I was disappointed it didn't take more prominence.
Overall, Homebound is a well-written YA novel that sensitively handles a variety of difficult topics. While it isn't perfect, it does feature some great representation, with good pacing and a strong writing style. I would definitely recommend.
Rating: 4.5/5
Content warnings: Grief (loss of a close family member) is a main theme of this book, as is mental illness (specifically depression, anxiety, and agoraphobia.) There are also some brief mentions of study drug use and past abuse. This book is a prime example of why I prefer to use content warnings over age ratings for books: there isn't any graphic or "mature" content at all here, so it could be read by any age group, but having grief and depression as main themes make the book very dark and heavy at times, and therefore maybe not well suited to a very young audience.
"Homebound" is a bittersweet YA story, following a seventeen-year-old girl in the aftermath of a close family member's death. It is very much a character-driven novel, without much plot outside of the protagonist's day-to-day struggles. That may sound a little dull, but the wonderfully written, realistic characters, clear but descriptive writing style, and multitude of small subplots kept me intrigued throughout: this is one of the best indie books I've ever read.
I'll start by talking about the characters, as they were the most important aspect of this book. "Homebound" focuses on a family led by lesbian parents Rita and Marigold, and later Rita's sister Wilda. These three women all have their own distinctive, yet subtle personalities, but the real stars of the book are Rita and Marigold's three daughters. Honey is the only biological child (it's stated she's Rita's bio daughter, although there are no further details given clarifying if she was conceived during Rita and Marigold's relationship through IVF/donor, or a previous relationship Rita had - not that it's important to the story, but I was curious), and the differences between her and her two adopted sisters are so well written: subtle, yet clear as day at the same time. At the start of the story, Honey is a very well-adjusted teen, with no real trauma, and aspirations to work in medicine. Arguably, she undergoes the biggest personality change of all the characters after the loss, and again, I felt these changes to her characters were well-written, her grief realistic. Rowena is the youngest sister - adopted, and of no biological relations to any of the other characters - and as a thirteen-year-old with an implied traumatic past, she's deep in a rebellious stage. Her character development was lovely to read about it - so much so that I wish we could've seen more of her. The protagonist of the story, though, is the middle sister, Lori. Lori is another adoptee, and she is one of the best protagonists I've read about in some time. Personality wise, she sits somewhere in between Honey and Rowena - usually well-behaved like Honey, but with similar trauma to Rowena - and the entire time, I just wanted to give her a big hug. I've been comparing almost every YA book I've read in the last few months to Speak, desperately trying to find one that feels like that book did, and I finally got that somewhat with Homebound, as Lori and Melinda were kind of similar as protagonists. Although Melinda's narrative is much more sarcastic than Lori's, and the girls have suffered different types of trauma, both characters are terrified - and relatable - outcasts, who I was rooting for the whole way through. If you like Speak, I think you'd like Homebound, too.
I cannot fault any of the technical aspects of this book. The writing style is perfect. It's easy to understand, but also descriptive enough that I felt fully immersed, and raw and emotional when it needs to be. I spotted maybe two or three typos throughout the whole book - whoever edited this did a great job. The pacing is surprisingly fast for a novel following a girl afraid to leave her house, with lots of small subplots as I mentioned before.
The representation in this book was really well done and refreshing. There are quite a few groups here that aren't often represented in YA fiction - lesbian parents, adoptees, agoraphobics - and I felt all were realistically and sensitively portrayed. Homophobia was only very briefly discussed as something Rita and Marigold experienced in the past; in the present, they and the other sapphic characters are accepted by everyone around them, which was especially nice to read given all the dark stuff in this story. The adopted daughters are treated with just as much love as the biological one is, with the act of adoption portrayed as a positive thing, while also touching on the issues with the care system and the trauma many adoptees live with. As stated earlier, all the mental health issues portrayed are done so with care. This book does not sugarcoat at all; Lori's struggles are very realistic and sometimes upsetting to read about as a result, but there is still a hopeful tone throughout and progress is slowly made. This is exactly how I believe mental illness should be portrayed in fiction, especially YA.
There was one aspect of this book that I have to admit I did not enjoy, though, and that is the romance. I'm also of the opinion that, for the most part, novels revolving around severe mental illness and healing should not feature major romance subplots, especially in YA. That's a complex debate topic that I could probably write a whole essay about, but I mostly just think that including romance in stories like these takes the focus away from the character's healing and risks going into the territory of "mentally ill person is magically cured thanks to the power of romance." That was NOT what happened in Homebound - the romance in this book was sensitively handled - but I still think I would've enjoyed the story a little more without it (or maybe if there were hints of attraction, but it wasn't made official.)
It also would've been nice to have see more development for "Dream", and the plotline of Lori being mentored by her writing teacher: I am an absolute sucker for the trope of a struggling teen finding solace in some form of art, and I love it even more when a wise teacher steps in to guide them. We had the basics of that here (another similarity between Homebound and Speak), but I feel a lot more could've been done with that subplot, and I was disappointed it didn't take more prominence.
Overall, Homebound is a well-written YA novel that sensitively handles a variety of difficult topics. While it isn't perfect, it does feature some great representation, with good pacing and a strong writing style. I would definitely recommend.
September 4, 2023
Bittersweet, heartfelt and at times raw, Homebound is a story of found family and self-discovery. Homebound centres on protagonist Lori’s journey with mental health and trying to conenct with those around her, all the while staying authentic to herself and her needs. Anderton navigates the ups and downs of Lori’s struggles with a realism and sensitivity that can be rare to find, making Homebound relatable to any reader. For a story that touches on deep, sensitive and often difficult themes, Anderton’s prose was easy to read and hard to put down.
This isn’t just a well-written story; it’s an important one.
This isn’t just a well-written story; it’s an important one.
March 1, 2025
Homebound tells the story of how one family copes with the loss and grief of a very dear family member and explores how they continue their lives after everything is turned upside down.
Lori and her two sisters navigate the loss of their mother while their mom grapples with losing the love of her life, her wife. They each handle the loss in different ways. Lori is afraid to leave the house, while her mom prefers to isolate herself in her bedroom.
Homebound is a narrative that will tug at your heartstrings and bring you to tears on numerous occasions. It had me in turmoil, unsure if I could continue reading as my heart broke for each character. Yet, it constantly drew me back in. Homebound is an intensely gripping read that kept me hanging on every word and page.
I've loved every single one of Hayley Anderton’s books that I've read. My favorite genre is apocalyptic/zombie stories, but sometimes I crave something a little different to mix things up.
I highly recommend Lori’s story, Homebound! Grab a copy of Homebound today!
Lori and her two sisters navigate the loss of their mother while their mom grapples with losing the love of her life, her wife. They each handle the loss in different ways. Lori is afraid to leave the house, while her mom prefers to isolate herself in her bedroom.
Homebound is a narrative that will tug at your heartstrings and bring you to tears on numerous occasions. It had me in turmoil, unsure if I could continue reading as my heart broke for each character. Yet, it constantly drew me back in. Homebound is an intensely gripping read that kept me hanging on every word and page.
I've loved every single one of Hayley Anderton’s books that I've read. My favorite genre is apocalyptic/zombie stories, but sometimes I crave something a little different to mix things up.
I highly recommend Lori’s story, Homebound! Grab a copy of Homebound today!
March 30, 2023
This was such a heart breaking and heart warming read. Lori already has her struggles from her past, so you can only imagine how these are heightened when she loses someone so close to her......and even witnesses it.
I related to Lori for alot of reasons. Sometimes it made for a difficult read as the emotion was very real, but I loved Lori and I wanted to follow this journey with her. Make sure her and her sisters, aunt and other mum was okay. I'm glad she had someone sweet like Vanessa too.
This book explores mental health issues, trauma and grief in a very real way. It reminds us that we all have our personal struggles and that's okay, that we all respond to things in different ways and sometimes make mistakes, but as long we remember to find ourselves, to let others in, to keep going, that's okay too. It's content is heavy, but it's worth reading. As with all Hayley's books, it captures you within the first page and has loveable characters who you won't forget.
I related to Lori for alot of reasons. Sometimes it made for a difficult read as the emotion was very real, but I loved Lori and I wanted to follow this journey with her. Make sure her and her sisters, aunt and other mum was okay. I'm glad she had someone sweet like Vanessa too.
This book explores mental health issues, trauma and grief in a very real way. It reminds us that we all have our personal struggles and that's okay, that we all respond to things in different ways and sometimes make mistakes, but as long we remember to find ourselves, to let others in, to keep going, that's okay too. It's content is heavy, but it's worth reading. As with all Hayley's books, it captures you within the first page and has loveable characters who you won't forget.
April 30, 2024
4.5 stars
I’ve read a couple of Hayley Anderton’s books and enjoyed them, but this one has exceeded my expectations. It’s a well-written, thoughtful YA tale exploring grief, anxiety, family and relationships, and these tricky topics were handled very well.
At times, it was tough experiencing Lori’s lowest moments, but that just shows how real and authentic those experiences felt to the reader, which is a testament to Hayley’s good writing.
I enjoyed seeing Lori come out of rock bottom, and I was glad to see a realistic ending which is positive but not a miraculous cure of everyone’s problems.
My one critique is that some of the characters felt a tad cliché, but this didn’t diminish the story or take away from the story, and the ending still feels touching, heart-warming and hopeful.
I’ve read a couple of Hayley Anderton’s books and enjoyed them, but this one has exceeded my expectations. It’s a well-written, thoughtful YA tale exploring grief, anxiety, family and relationships, and these tricky topics were handled very well.
At times, it was tough experiencing Lori’s lowest moments, but that just shows how real and authentic those experiences felt to the reader, which is a testament to Hayley’s good writing.
I enjoyed seeing Lori come out of rock bottom, and I was glad to see a realistic ending which is positive but not a miraculous cure of everyone’s problems.
My one critique is that some of the characters felt a tad cliché, but this didn’t diminish the story or take away from the story, and the ending still feels touching, heart-warming and hopeful.
March 23, 2023
This book is probably the most personal thing I will ever write. I put my heart and soul into Lori's story, and it took a lot of emotional energy to finish it. It even felt hard reading it back over because it feels so real to me. This book is for anyone who has ever felt like anxiety controls their life. I don't have the same experiences as Lori does in this book, but I relate to her a lot, and I probably always will. Writing this book felt like letting go of years worth of anger at myself. I hope some people find peace in this story the way I did!
June 29, 2023
5 stars does no justice .. HAYLEY. I swear this was so relatable, my chronic illness on top of mental health status. Lori’s story was so beautifully written that I cried and this will definitely be a book I re-read numerous times. The situation of loss, growth, acceptance and just everything overall was.. I’m at a loss for words. I was actually crying while reading but I wanted to just reach out and hug Lori because I felt like I saw such a change throughout this story in her. I will be recommending to everyone and anyone💕
This ARC was gifted to me and all thoughts/opinions above are my own!
This ARC was gifted to me and all thoughts/opinions above are my own!
July 3, 2023
"When you're drowning, you call for help any way you can. Yes, you want to be noticed. But not so that people pity you. So that they save you."
This was such a sweet story about overcoming grief and struggling with mental health. I really felt for Lori throughout this book as she navigated through her anxiety and experienced such a tough loss alongside her sisters, who all coped differently. I found myself cheering for her every time she made progress. This book tackled some really important subjects, and I would highly recommend this book if you're a fan of contemporary!
This was such a sweet story about overcoming grief and struggling with mental health. I really felt for Lori throughout this book as she navigated through her anxiety and experienced such a tough loss alongside her sisters, who all coped differently. I found myself cheering for her every time she made progress. This book tackled some really important subjects, and I would highly recommend this book if you're a fan of contemporary!
May 1, 2025
A very well written story about grief and mental illness. When Rita passes away Lori is left to deal with the grief of losing her mum while also dealing with agoraphobia. Her Aunt who takes them all in tries to bond with them while they're all dealing with issues of their own. Lori, Mari, Ro and Honey all deal with grief in their own way and Vanessa, the girl from across the street helps Lori see that she can do things one step at a time. A family hit by grief and finding their way to come together to heal.
August 10, 2023
This is one of those addictive books. I was absolutely rooting for Lori, from the dramatic opening chapters all the way through. I felt for her and her struggles with anxiety, which leave her housebound (hence the book's title). If you're looking for a book with realistic depictions of mental health in young people in a modern world, this book is for you.
April 21, 2024
A beautiful story about grief, love and the realities of mental illness. Grief is a non-linear journey and something we learn to carry with us while still finding a way to live the life we’ve been granted.
May 19, 2025
Homebound has kept me company for the last couple weeks on my way to and from work. While the book itself is shorter, it took me some time to read it because every time I started, it made me cry (and I can’t be caught crying in a public transport).
This book was so raw and painful, while also full of love and acceptance. The depicted mental health issues, different ways of grieving and how each person’s journey effects others was uncomfortably relatable.
Homebound showcases what it’s like to struggle every single day. It makes one feel seen while opening a window to help you understand others.
This book was so raw and painful, while also full of love and acceptance. The depicted mental health issues, different ways of grieving and how each person’s journey effects others was uncomfortably relatable.
Homebound showcases what it’s like to struggle every single day. It makes one feel seen while opening a window to help you understand others.
October 9, 2025
dnf @ 30%
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