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A review by krwriter8
Signs of You by Emily France
5.0
Emily France's debut YA novel is about the teenage experience of grief that is part mystery, part ghost story. Sixteen year old Riley's guilt over her mother's death is eating at her, even a year after the tragedy. Her guilt feels real and relatable. The mystery picks up when Riley and her friends from the grief support group all begin having visions of their lost loved ones. One of the friends goes missing and the others go on a mission to find him that involves an old Jesuit religious relic.
I can't say much else about the plot without giving away too much, but France's storytelling capabilities are impressive. She relates a story about teenagers dealing with personal tragedies with humor and grace, and while I found the religious history fascinating, I liked that it wasn't "preachy." SIGNS OF YOU is smart, touching and unique. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
I can't say much else about the plot without giving away too much, but France's storytelling capabilities are impressive. She relates a story about teenagers dealing with personal tragedies with humor and grace, and while I found the religious history fascinating, I liked that it wasn't "preachy." SIGNS OF YOU is smart, touching and unique. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.