Youвђ™d Be Home Now By Kathleen Glasgow May 2026

: The story opens four months after a tragic car accident that killed a classmate, Candy MontClaire, and revealed Emmy’s brother Joey’s severe drug addiction.

: While navigating the social minefield of high school—filled with rumors and judgment—Emmy struggles to find her own identity outside of being the "good one" or the sibling of an addict. Key Characters You’d Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow

The novel is set in Mill Haven, a town ravaged by the opioid crisis, and follows 16-year-old . : The story opens four months after a

: Joey has just returned from rehab, and Emmy is tasked by her strict parents to be his "babysitter" or guardian to ensure he stays clean. : Joey has just returned from rehab, and

: The protagonist and youngest sibling who feels invisible and burdened by the responsibility of "saving" her brother.

: Wealthy and controlling, they focus on maintaining a perfect image for the town while often neglecting the emotional needs of their children. Major Themes You'd Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow - Goodreads