The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yambao – Hardcover | Standalone Fantasy

All aboard a magical train for lost souls in The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yambao, a whimsical fantasy about grief, purpose, belonging, and finding your way when life leaves you feeling lost.

When Raya unexpectedly boards the mysterious Elsewhere Express, she discovers extraordinary train cars filled with impossible wonders—and meets Q, an artist searching for his own place in the world. But something dangerous has boarded the train with them, turning their magical journey into a race to protect the Express and discover where they truly belong.

The Elsewhere Express – A Whimsical Fantasy About Finding Your Way

Book Details:

• Author: Samantha Sotto Yambao
• Format: Hardcover
• Standalone Novel
• New York Times Bestseller
• 432 pages
• Dimensions: 1.5" × 8.3" × 5.8"
• Publication Date: January 20, 2026
• Illustrated: Yes
• Genre: Fantasy / Magical Realism / Speculative Fiction
• Interactive endpapers with a scene to color
• Full-color illustrated book case beneath the dust jacket
• Whimsical, Ghibli-esque atmosphere

Great For:

• Fantasy readers
• Studio Ghibli fans
• Magical realism lovers
• Cozy and whimsical fantasy readers
• Fans of magical trains and mysterious worlds
• Readers who enjoyed The Starless Sea
• Book clubs
• Beautiful book collectors
• Gifts for book lovers