: Emory’s 17-year-old brother struggling with opioid addiction. His journey highlights the complexities of recovery and the pressure of parental expectations.
: The "perfect" older sister, often away at college, whose success casts a long shadow over Emory.
: The protagonist who feels overlooked and defines herself by her roles—the "good daughter" and the "babysitter".
You’d Be Home Now (2021) by Kathleen Glasgow is a poignant young adult novel that explores the devastating ripple effects of the opioid crisis on a family and their small town. A loose reimagining of Thornton Wilder's play Our Town , the story shifts focus from the person struggling with addiction to the "invisible" family members left in the wake.
: The popular neighbor Emory meets secretly; their relationship serves as her own form of "addictive" escape. Key Themes
: Emory’s 17-year-old brother struggling with opioid addiction. His journey highlights the complexities of recovery and the pressure of parental expectations.
: The "perfect" older sister, often away at college, whose success casts a long shadow over Emory. You’d Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow
: The protagonist who feels overlooked and defines herself by her roles—the "good daughter" and the "babysitter". : The protagonist who feels overlooked and defines
You’d Be Home Now (2021) by Kathleen Glasgow is a poignant young adult novel that explores the devastating ripple effects of the opioid crisis on a family and their small town. A loose reimagining of Thornton Wilder's play Our Town , the story shifts focus from the person struggling with addiction to the "invisible" family members left in the wake. : The popular neighbor Emory meets secretly; their
: The popular neighbor Emory meets secretly; their relationship serves as her own form of "addictive" escape. Key Themes