A story of falling out of love from the winner of the comedy women in print award, for fans of monica heisey and dolly alderton 'a thoughtful and tender take on the concept of "home"' pandora sykes moving in. growing up. falling out of love. mara's first year in london hasn't gone to plan. a hostile housemate and endless tube journeys to see her elusive boyfriend, tom, weren't on her vision board. so when the chance to find her own place arises, mara is hopeful. she's desperate for somewhere to start her 'real life' - with linen bedding, fresh flowers on the table, and tom. but between noisy new neighbours and tom pushing her away, mara is about to discover that things aren't going to be quite so easy to fix. ------------------------------------------------ readers are already falling in love with homesick ... 'a beautifully crafted story ... filled with memorable characters and relatable situations, making it a heartfelt exploration of first loves, found families, and the bittersweet experience of growing up'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'i couldn't have loved this more ... it's a really accomplished and very funny commentary on urban living and twenty first century existence ... i was wrapped up in the propulsive plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'what i appreciate about homesick is the exploration of everyday issues ... mara's year of self-discovery is a great reminder that life is a complex journey' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'this novel offers a poignant exploration of love and self-discovery ... with its mix of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine emotional depth, this book is a delightful read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐