: 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
: 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. : The story opens four months after a
: The protagonist and youngest sibling who feels invisible and burdened by the responsibility of "saving" her brother. : The protagonist and youngest sibling who feels
You’d Be Home Now is a 2021 contemporary young adult novel by Kathleen Glasgow , the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces . This guide covers the essential plot, characters, and major themes of this raw exploration of the opioid crisis. Story Overview
The novel is set in Mill Haven, a town ravaged by the opioid crisis, and follows 16-year-old .
: Emmy’s older brother, a stoner and opioid addict who struggles with the shame of his addiction and the town's perception of him.