Youвђ™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.

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

: Emmy’s older brother, a stoner and opioid addict who struggles with the shame of his addiction and the town's perception of him. You’d Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow

: 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.

The novel is set in Mill Haven, a town ravaged by the opioid crisis, and follows 16-year-old . : 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 Story Overview : Emmy’s older brother, a stoner

: The beautiful, popular older sister who appears perfect but is also affected by the family's internal chaos.