The Land of Yesterday

After Cecelia Dahl’s little brother, Celadon, dies tragically, his soul goes where all souls go: the Land of Yesterday—and Cecelia is left behind in a fractured world without him.

Her beloved house’s spirit is crumbling beyond repair, her father is imprisoned by sorrow, and worst of all, her grief-stricken mother abandons the land of the living to follow Celadon into Yesterday.

It’s up to Cecelia to put her family back together, even if that means venturing into the dark and forbidden Land of Yesterday on her own. But as Cecilia braves a hot-air balloon commanded by two gnomes, a sea of daisies, and the Planet of Nightmares, it’s clear that even if she finds her family, she might not be able to save them.

And if she’s not careful, she might just become a lost soul herself, trapped forever in Yesterday.

• A Heartfelt Portal Fantasy: To reunite her family, Cecelia must journey into the dark and forbidden Land of Yesterday, a world where souls go after they die.
• Powerful Sibling Relationships: Haunted by the tragic death of her little brother Celadon, Cecelia’s quest is a beautiful exploration of the unbreakable bond between siblings.
• An Emotional Story of Grief and Loss: As her family fractures, Cecelia must navigate her own overwhelming grief to find the strength to save them all from being lost to sorrow forever.
• A Fantastical Quest: Featuring a hot-air balloon commanded by gnomes, a dangerous Planet of Nightmares, and a mysterious sea of daisies, this is an unforgettable adventure into a world of incredible imagination.
• Courage and Bravery: For fans of courageous heroines, Cecelia’s story is about a girl who must discover her own bravery to face down her worst fears and bring her family home.