Emmelyn's Book Club
by J. F. Yamada
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Pub Date Jul 17 2025 | Archive Date Oct 14 2025
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Description
She Can Step Into Any Book - But What If One Changes Her Life Forever?
Emmelyn Miller has a secret no one would ever believe - she can slip inside the worlds of the books she reads. In literary realms, she becomes anyone she wants to be: a warrior, a princess, a savior. Every heartbeat, every whisper of those worlds feels more alive than her own.
To her parents, it’s madness.
To her therapist, it’s a delusion.
To Emmelyn, it’s the only thing that feels real.
But when she opens a book and finds something she’s never seen before between its pages - an actual boy from her school who has gone missing. She's the only one who can save him.
To save him, Emmelyn must learn new abilities, make friends and uncover who - or what - is after him, and why the boundaries between fiction and reality are beginning to shatter. As she learns to harness her power, she’s forced to confront not only the darkness lurking inside the books but also the shadows and the light within herself.
What if the worlds she escapes to are the very ones pulling her apart?
Because every story demands a price, and this one might cost her everything!
LOVE, BOOKS, & BROKEN REALITIES
A gripping young adult mystery with romance and mind-bending psychological twists, this teen fiction fantasy book is the tale of a girl who disappears into books, and must decide if she’s the author of her fate, or just another tragic ending.
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Featured Reviews
Paige T, Reviewer
Fiction Just Got Real!
When books literally pull you in and the only way out is through courage, chaos, and a few plot twists, Emmelyn’s Book Club proves that reading can be downright dangerous—and I loved every page of it. 😉
Reviewer 1531860
Immersive story with characters who go through a lot of self discovery and growth of self confidence. Strong friendships are built along the way.
The concept of Emmelyn being able to actually go inside of the stories and explore them was so cool and I love the way it played out. I wish I could go inside the world of books just as Emmelyn can! There were moments where I was second guessing if she truly was experiencing all of this or if it was just her imagination.
The journey of Emmelyn and her 2 friends trying to find a missing classmate is a wild and suspenseful ride. I love their friendship dynamic.
I was hoping Emmelyn would have picked the other love interest since she had spent more time building up a connection with him versus the other guy. I still think the guy she chose was a good match for her.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Abigail L, Librarian
Emmelyn’s Book Club drew me in right from the start with its imaginative premise—a girl who can literally step into the stories she reads. It’s a clever blend of fantasy and self-discovery that feels both magical and deeply human. I loved how Emmelyn’s journey blurred the line between fiction and reality, showing how our favorite stories can shape who we are. The suspense of rescuing a missing classmate kept me hooked, but it was the emotional depth and message about facing your own shadows that really stayed with me. It’s one of those books that makes you wish you could climb inside your own favorite novel for just a little while.
Sue E, Reviewer
📚✨ Okay, imagine actually falling into your favorite book—except this time, the plot’s out to get you! Emmelyn’s Book Club is like stepping through the wardrobe meets teen detective drama, with a splash of “wait, what just happened?!” energy. I devoured this in one sitting because every chapter made me feel like I was flipping between dream and danger. Emmelyn is gutsy, messy, and totally relatable, and I loved every second of her chaos. If you’ve ever wished your bookish daydreams could come to life, grab this one—just maybe keep your bookmarks handy in case reality starts to blur. 😉📖💫
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