62 pages • 2 hours read
Kathleen GlasgowYou'd Be Home Now
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL570L