The Otherwhere Post

Summary: The New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique returns with this stunning dark academic fantasy full of deadly magic and dangerous secrets, perfect for fans of Divine Rivals and A Study in Drowning.Seven years ago, Maeve Abenthy lost everything: her world, her father, even her name. Desperate to escape the stain of her father’s crimes, she lives under a fake name, never staying in one place long enough to put down roots.Then she receives a mysterious letter with four impossible words: Your father was innocent.To uncover the truth, she poses as an apprentice for the Otherwhere Post, where she’ll be trained in the art of scriptomancy—the dangerous magic that allows couriers to enchant letters and deliver them to other worlds. But looking into her father’s past draws more attention than she’d planned.Her secretive, infuriatingly handsome mentor knows she’s lying about her identity, and time is running out to convince him to trust her. Worse, she begins to receive threatening letters, warning her to drop her investigation—or else. For Maeve to unravel the mystery of what happened seven years ago, she may have to forfeit her life. BESTSELLING AUTHOR: After Emily J. Taylor’s debut Hotel Magnifique became an instant New York Times bestseller, readers have been clamoring for more—and she’s delivering! Her newest standalone is another dark, magical, utterly compelling read that will delight her existing fans and introduce her to new ones.DARK ACADEMIA MEETS OLD MAGIC: Readers will love to sink into this delicately crafted, Edwardian-inspired academic setting. This book winds through old stone halls and libraries full of parchment doused in magic—and possibly in murder—reminiscent of the atmosphere of A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid.SECRET ROMANCE: It wouldn’t be an Emily J. Taylor novel without a healthy helping of a forbidden romance with a dashing, mysterious boy—and with Tristan’s dark eyes and untold secrets, it’s no wonder that Maeve can’t stay away, no matter how much danger it puts them in.INTRIGUE AND DANGER: While the deaths in this book took place long in the past, they hang heavy over the present. And even heavier is the threat of more death, this time in the form of a cold-blooded murder. Because someone got away with the death of Inverly—and everyone who lived there—and they’ll kill again to keep it that way.MASTERFUL WORLD(S)BUILDING: This book takes place in not just one, not even two, but three distinct and fully realized worlds. Each world has its own unique characteristics that make it a joy to watch Maeve weave between them and explore as a part of her investigation.Quotes:★ “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 “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 RosesAuthor Bio: 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 on Twitter and Instagram @emilycanwrite, or find her on her website at emilyjtaylorauthor.com.Author Residence: Minneapolis, Minnesota