Signs Of You

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Since sixteen-year-old Riley Strout lost her mother two years ago, her survival has depended on the quirky little family formed from a grief support group at school. Jay, Kate, and Noah understand her pain; each lost a loved one. The four have stuck together in spite of their differences, united by tragedies only they understand. When Riley sees her mother shopping in a grocery store, she fears she is suffering from some sort of postt-raumatic stress episode - until Jay and Kate report similar visions. Noah is the only one who hasn't shared their experience. He withdraws from the others, skeptical and distant, and then suddenly disappears.

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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 Timesbestsellingauthor ofPeachesandTiger 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 Youexplores 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 youve savored the last page."
Melanie Crowder, author ofAudacity, a National Jewish Book Awards Finalist

"Signs of Youhas 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 Youwill stay with readers long after theyve 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 andNew York TimesBestselling author ofSavvy, Scumble, andSwitch

"There's a terrific mystical-ghost-mystery here, but we really loved the characters inSigns 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."
5280Magazine

"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 SensemeetsThe Da Vinci Codefor teen readers."
Kirkus Reviews

"This genre-straddling debut novel is a palatable blend of the supernatural, the spiritual, Dan Browns The Da Vinci Code, and YA romance ingredients . . . The spiritual and historical elements are well balancednot 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 conceptpart mystery, part supernatural, part spiritual meditationand 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 includingGirl Held in Homeand playwright ofTonya & Nancy: the Rock Opera

"Emily Frances Signs of You defies stereotypes as it takes on the story of a loss, friendship, and healing."
Cleaver Magazine

Author Bio

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.