Four out of five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kathleen Glasgow, once again, gently ripped my heart out and wrapped it in beautiful writing. You’d Be Home Now follows Emmy, who spends most of her life feeling invisible in every possible way. She’s quietly carrying the weight of loving a brother with addiction while trying not to take up too much space herself. Then everything changes when a fellow student is killed in a car accident she was involved in and suddenly the spotlight she never wanted is blinding. All Emmy wants is that invisibility back.

This book hurt in that very specific Kathleen Glasgow way where nothing feels exaggerated but everything feels heavy and real. Emmy’s internal struggle, her guilt, her exhaustion, and her longing to just exist without responsibility felt painfully honest. I loved reading this. It was beautifully written, emotionally grounded, and thoughtful without being preachy.

Not a full five stars for me, but still a quiet, powerful read that stayed with me long after I closed the book. Kathleen Glasgow really does have a way of making your heart ache softly. 🖤