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You'd Be Home Now
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Book Brief
416
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2021
YA
14-18 years
HL570L
Super Short Summary
Inspired by author Kathleen Glasgow’s own experiences, You’d Be Home Now tells the story of Emory Ward whose brother is addicted to opioids. After a tragic car accident that leaves one person dead and another in jail, Emory, healing from her wounds, must manage her brother’s recovery while navigating high school life. The book contains discussion of substance abuse, overdose, self-harm, and suicide.
Emotional
Challenging
Heartwarming
Melancholic
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
64,985 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Kathleen Glasgow's You'd Be Home Now receives praise for its honest portrayal of addiction and its impact on families. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and emotional depth. However, some find the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally heavy-handed. Overall, it is celebrated for its raw and touching exploration of sensitive issues.
Who Should Read You'd Be Home Now?
A reader who would enjoy You'd Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow likely appreciates emotionally charged contemporary young adult fiction. Fans of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson or Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher will find this book compelling due to its deep exploration of mental health, addiction, and family dynamics.
64,985 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
416
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2021
YA
14-18 years
HL570L
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