American Fantasy

American Fantasy by Emma Straub Pre-Order April 7 2023

From New York Times bestselling author Emma Straub (This Time Tomorrow) comes American Fantasy—a warm, witty, and irresistible novel about rediscovering joy, identity, and desire when your teenage dreams resurface decades later.

When Annie boards the American Fantasy cruise—a four-day voyage celebrating a 1990s boyband she once adored—she’s expecting cheesy nostalgia and a good laugh with her sister. Newly divorced and unsure what comes next, Annie feels out of place among thousands of diehard fans reliving their youth. But when the band takes the stage and the music of her adolescence floods back, she feels something unexpected: happiness.

As Annie reconnects with her younger self—and befriends one of the band members who’s facing his own midlife crossroads—she realizes that maybe fantasy isn’t just for teenagers. Maybe it’s never too late to start again.

Tender, funny, and full of heart, American Fantasy is a celebration of nostalgia, second chances, and the power of pop culture to remind us who we are.