You'd Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow is a young adult novel about Emory Ward, a teenager whose family is struggling with the effects of her brother Joey’s drug addiction. After a tragic accident changes their lives, Joey returns from rehab and tries to rebuild his future while facing judgment and temptation.
As her family focuses on Joey’s recovery, Emory feels overlooked and pressured to meet everyone’s expectations. Through new friendships, personal challenges, and self-discovery, she learns to find her own voice and identity. The novel explores themes of addiction, family relationships, mental health, resilience, and hope.