A review by court_of_stories
Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst

3.5

- plussize FMC

- writer

- toxic work environment 

- anxiety rep

- racism and inequality in society

- sapphic 

*I think the synopsis spoilers a bit, and lead me to believe this story would go into a different kind of direction than it does. However, I do like it a lot regardless. It has to be said though.

"Homebodies" is in my opinion a very important book because it doesn't sugarcoat uncomfortable and dark topics. F.e. depression is a big topic being discussed in this book, and because the protagonist feels the way she feels she makes some bad decisions...In that matter it reminds me a bit of "The Way I Used to be". Another important topic that is shown in its different shades is racism. How it starts with very small things people are often not aware of - you can see this very good in a conversation between the main character and a (white) friend of hers early on in the book. Diversity is also a topic that is addressed, not as a main theme in that sense, but more in the way "just let's normalize sapphic couples in books" (the MC, Mickey, has her sexuality figured out, the book is not about that, or coming-out) Though queerphobia too is a theme when it comes to Mickey's gf's (Lex's) mom.

The book has a few lengths in my opinion, therefore not a 5/5, but don't let this hold you back, it is a must-read.