Homebody

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Books for approving my request to read an arc of this graphic novel

As soon as I saw this book being talked about all those months ago on instagram, I knew this book was going to be very special to me and so when I got approved to read it early, I was so excited! Theo’s journey was very similar to my own journey of discovering I’m nonbinary and trans masc, and so this graphic novel felt very safe and comforting to me. I loved the art style and the way Theo described their feeling so poetically. It was so moving and made me want to recommend it to everyone I know so they can get to experience it too.
Homebody is a beautiful and powerful memoir and I’d recommend for everyone to give it a read

4.5 stars

*eARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

this book was so beautiful! the author's art style is amazing and i loved the colour palette and how it corresponds to the trans flag. the motif of home and the house was effective and tied the story together really well. i'm glad books like this are starting to exist more in the field of trans memoir - that often there's not really a post-transition, and life is all one big journey where you're continually finding out who you are. as a transmasculine british person, i felt really represented by this book and hope it helps anyone who reads it on their journey to being them.

Theo Parish has created something beautiful.

Following their story in discovering their trans/non-binary identity, Parish creates a stunning narrative in which their body is viewed as a home, gender questioning a map, escapism as affirmation and how those things can be difficult to understand, but once you do, everything seems to fall into place.

As a non-binary person, I related to their story and understanding of self discovery, especially the feelings of confusion and the importance of names.

The illustrations are lovely and the colour palette is stunning, and the narrative itself is accessible and easily understandable.

This is a stunning read for anyone wanting to learn, relate or understand.

Thank you to Macmillan and Netgalley for the ARC!

I’m just obsessed with every part of this: the art style, the colour palette, even the font used. (I’m being dead serious, everything is just so visually appealing). I’ve been getting ads for this book in my instagram stories for months so I’m very thankful for the chance to read an advance copy :)

Theo Parish has made the ultimate, soft, comfort space of a book that has left me with some very warm feelings as well as the burning desire to buy a pair of funky overalls like the ones several different characters wear. The star patterned ones near the end of the book are especially iconic.

What an absolutely gorgeous graphic memoir on finding yourself and feeling at home in your body.

As soon as I saw the stunning art work I recognised it immediately from going to comic con! And I just knew I had to read this!

Visually stunning with the most gorgeous illustrations and colour palette, this is truly a work of art.

The narrative follows Theo's journey in discovering their trans/non-binary identity and what it means to be them. It was really heartfelt and the narrative voice was so friendly and easy to connect with. In short this was so uplifting and comforting and I would highly recommend this to anyone, whether they are questioning their identity or not. I think this is an important story that will help so many people to feel seen and heard and will also help see the importance of trying to connect with and understand others, to be open and welcoming. I will definitely be recommending this for many wonderful reasons.

This was an incredible book! As a cisgender person, my understanding of the experience of being non-binary is limited, and Theo's memoir absolutely helped me understand more. The illustration is beautiful and the message is clear, accessible and profound. I hope this finds its place in so many schools and libraries across the UK, and into the personal libraries of many. I have no doubt it will shape the knowledge of anyone who reads it, and warms their hearts too.