A review by katherineshawwrites
Homebound by Hayley Anderton

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 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. 
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