Books — Emilie Autumn - Official Site

The story that started it all…

Now in paperback and audiobook.

“At one point, I had to put it down and weep because someone had finally been able to put into words this feeling I had had for years but was never able to articulate.”

— Sarahjane Morrison

“Emilie Autumn goes to those dark places that haunt all of us and she is unashamed to do so. All of her characters are dealing with their own particular demon(s) and Autumn conveys each with exquisite storytelling. This book will make you question who is sane and who is insane...and the answer isn’t always what you expect.”

— Andrea Loewy

“The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls is lots of fun, a kind of ‘women in prison’ movie with an (Oliver) Twist. It’s cleverly structured, bouncing effortlessly between the Victorian and modern eras, and comes complete with scary, perilous situations, vivid characters—plucky heroines, evil villains, and intelligent, talking rats—to an ultimately thoughtful, poignant ending. Put down your Dickens for a bit and give it a read.”

— Jack Ketchum, acclaimed author of The Lost

“It’s dark and harrowing, but also full of hope. Totally worth it. Buy it, brew a cup of tea, and lose yourself. You won’t regret it.”

— Doc Brown

“Stark, brutal, honest, but at the same time uplifting and inspirational. This isn’t merely a story, it’s an adventure...one you’ll be very happy you went on.”

— April Simerly