Emily France graduated from Brown University before going to law school. She finds creative inspiration in all things spiritual, from 4 a.m. vigils in a Rocky Mountain Benedictine monastery to trekking to the Buddhist and Hindu temples of India. She now writes full-time and lives with her husband and their fearless Tibetan Spaniel in sunny Colorado-the closest place to Nirvana she's found. Signs of You is her debut novel. Visit her online at www.emilyfrancebooks.com or on Twitter @EmilyFranceBook.
Praise for Signs of You "Alternatingly laugh-out-loud funny,
tear-inducing sad, and goose-bump spooky. This is a mystery with a
heart, and one that is very hard to put down."
--Jodi Lynn Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Peaches
and Tiger Lily "Emily France's debut is an irresistible force of
nature. Signs of You felt like it was written just for me, and made
me want everyone else to read it immediately. Read this book."
--Gwenda Bond, author of Girl on a Wire and Lois Lane: Fallout
"Eerie and intense, Signs of You explores the mysteries of life and
what comes after. A vibrant debut from a compelling new voice in
young adult literature. This is a book that stays with you long
after you've savored the last page."
--Melanie Crowder, author of Audacity, a National Jewish Book
Awards Finalist
"Signs of You has an engaging mystery at its center, one that will
keep readers turning the pages as Riley and her friends try to
understand the supernatural world that surrounds them. But it is
the heart-wrenchingly profound questions that will stick with you
long after you've finished. In her funny, suspenseful and romantic
debut novel, Emily France beautifully shows us how a person can
live fully in the face of unfathomable loss."
--Deborah Heiligman, National Book Award Finalist and Printz
Honoree author "Gripping, enigmatic, and moving, Signs of You will
stay with readers long after they've turned the last page. France
masterfully plumbs the depths of the human heart as she layers
mysticism, friendship, wit, and grief in this story about four
teens looking for meaning and love after the deaths of people close
to them."
--Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor winner and New York Times Bestselling
author of Savvy, Scumble, and Switch "There's a terrific
mystical-ghost-mystery here, but we really loved the characters in
Signs of You. They're conflicted and wounded, but still passionate
about their friendship, uncovering the truth and finding closure.
(And there's a sweet, slow-burn romance that'll restart your heart
in the best way.)"
--Justine "A blend of mystery and mysticism . . . Fair warning:
your final pages will be tear-stained."
--5280 Magazine "Kudos to France for creating distinct and
compelling characters that will keep readers invested in her debut
. . . An entertaining mystery cleverly rooted in religious lore.
The Sixth Sense meets The Da Vinci Code for teen readers."
--Kirkus Reviews "This genre-straddling debut novel is a palatable
blend of the supernatural, the spiritual, Dan Brown's The Da Vinci
Code, and YA romance ingredients . . . The spiritual and historical
elements are well balanced--not an afterthought and not
overpowering this very human story of letting go and moving
on."
--School Library Journal "Compelling . . . [France's] characters
are sympathetic and believable, and her message about what keeps
people moving forward after tragedy resonates deeply."
--Publishers Weekly
"An inventive concept--part mystery, part supernatural, part
spiritual meditation--and the four friends are compassionately
drawn, even in their flaws."
--Booklist "The bond between the four teens will resonate with
readers, as having a loving, dependable support group is a
universal desire . . . The author notes at the end help to separate
fact from fiction as well as offer options for further reading on
the topic of St. Ignatius. Devastating loss, ghostly apparitions,
devoted friendships, and a hint of romance combine to make this
debut novel a compelling read. Readers can look forward to whatever
else this author has in store."
--VOYA "In Emily France's poignant and powerful first novel, her
vividly depicted high school heroine tackles life's highest
questions. The novel opens a door to a true spiritual quest.
France's achingly relatable teen characters come together in shared
grief and help each other make both historic and personal
discoveries. France tells this sweeping yet intimate tale with
wisdom, humor, and heart."
--Elizabeth Searle, author of five books including Girl Held in
Home and playwright of Tonya & Nancy: the Rock Opera "Emily
France's Signs of You defies stereotypes as it takes on the story
of a loss, friendship, and healing."
--Cleaver Magazine
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