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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