The Elsewhere Express

The Elsewhere Express by Jeanette Toi is a magical fantasy adventure with the swoony pull of a coming-of-age story, set aboard a train that seems to run on possibility. Raya is drifting through life on autopilot when a late-night subway ride tips into the uncanny, and she wakes on the Elsewhere Express — a place where every passenger has a seat, and every seat has meaning.

To claim a new sense of purpose, Raya must find her compartment before time runs out. As she searches, the carriages unfold like dreamscapes: meadow-grass underfoot, lilypad picnics in the dining car, and strangers who seem to know more than they’re saying. Alongside Q, a charismatic artist, Raya is drawn into a race that’s equal parts wonder and unease.

Perfect for readers who enjoy cosy fantasy with darker edges, magical realism, self-discovery themes, and romantic tension. Step aboard and see where this journey takes you.