The Otherwhere Post

Vividly realised dark academia awash with crumbling libraries and magical letters * Waterstones, Best YA and Teen Books of 2025 *
Bestselling author Taylor's transformative talent as a world builder shines in her sophomore novel, an epic dark fantasy tale of love, justice, the delicate magic of finding connection, and the complex art of scribing. A magically thrilling, gripping, and thoroughly enjoyable read. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *
A teen endeavors to exonerate her father in this pulse-pounding fantasy. Avalanching peril keeps the pages turning in Taylor's intricately plotted, deliberately crafted tale. Inventive worldbuilding adds dimension, while witty banter and reluctant romance among intersectionally diverse, emotionally complex characters inject levity and depth. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
This dark academia fantasy features masterful worldbuilding, a wildly interesting new magic system, and a lovable cast of characters. Taylor has truly elevated her craft since her debut Hotel Magnifique. This unputdownable adventure is highly recommended for all collections and perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab's "Shades of Magic" series. * School Library Journal, starred review *
Taylor weaves an intricate mystery. Everything in this sophomore work feels effortless: the slow-burn romance is satisfying, and the dangerous world of magic and letter writing is alluring. With delicious layers that readers will love unraveling, this fantastical piece will positively whisk you away. * Booklist, starred review *
A high stakes, deliciously dark tale of a young woman risking it all for the truth. From its brilliant magic to the torturous slow burn romance, The Otherwhere Post mesmerizes from cover to cover. -- Lyssa Mia Smith, author of 'Revelle'
Unique, whimsical, and utterly spellbinding, The Otherwhere Post kept me captivated until the very last page. Emily J. Taylor is as much a magician with her words as are the characters she writes. A triumphant sophomore novel that asserts Taylor as one of YA's most compelling storytellers. -- Jessica S. Olson, author of 'A Forgery of Roses'
This book was easy to escape into, and I can see people loving it * Lace and Dagger Books *
--Praise for Hotel Magnifique * -- *
It was wonderful to escape into such a rich imaginative world and lose oneself in a story so compelling, I genuinely could not put it down. As dizzyingly inventive as the Hotel itself. A real imaginative tour de force -- Celia Rees
Emily J. Taylor creates a world both dazzling and dark. Readers won't want to turn the final page -- Laura Sebastian, author of the Ash Princess Trilogoy
Dazzling, enchanting, and expertly crafted... impossible to put down and had me positively spellbound from start to finish -- Adalyn Grace, author of 'Belladona'