Emily J. Taylor was born and raised in California and has since refused to stay put. She's lived in four states and on two continents, all of which have conveniently given her an endless amount of story fodder. She currently works as a creative director in Minneapolis, where she spends the long winters dreaming up glittering worlds to spin into dark tales. Follow her @emilycanwrite, or find her at emilyjtaylorauthor.com.

A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick
An Instant New York Times Bestseller
An Amazon Best Book of the Month March 2025
A March / April Kids' Indie Next List Pick
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

★ "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

★ "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

★ "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. This unputdownable adventure is perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab's Shades of Magic series." --SLJ, starred review

★ "Taylor has constructed a stunning exploration of the power of language to both free and bind, layered with complex characters, hints of romance, and a family mystery to unravel. The Otherwhere Post is sure to captivate, ensorcelling readers as if the author might be a practitioner of scriptomancy herself." --Shelf Awareness, 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

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Pub date: 2025-12-30

Length: 416 pages