YA author Emily France's Signs of You is a unique, fast-paced melding of teen angst and GHOSTS (!), which may or may not have something to do with a 16th century saint and the relics he's left lying about. I devoured my pre-release arc in one sitting. Expect a full review closer to pub date. ( )

NO RATING---DNF ( )

This is a thought-provoking story about 4 teenagers bound by loss and their struggle to move on. It's told from the pov of 16 year old Riley who lost her mom in a car crash. One day Riley sees someone and it turns her world upside down - her dead mother shopping at a grocery store. Soon, her other friends are also seeing their dead loved ones. As they try to comprehend what is happening to them, they begin to unravel the secrets of an old cross and a secret manuscript. Will they successfully uncover the truth of what's happening to them and will it help or destroy them?

I prefer reading books than listening to audiobooks, but this story really gripped me from the beginning that I didn't mind it wasn't a paperback. I found myself googling about St. Ignatius of Loyola and the discernment of Spirits. it's such an interesting concept. Riley and her friends are all very likeable characters, but I especially found Kate amusing. The part when Riley finally said goodbye to her mom was so poignant it made me teary-eyed. The narrator did a good job bringing the story and characters to life.

I wish though that there was more explanation what transpired between Riley and her mom that made the latter get behind the wheel knowing that she shouldn't drive. Other than that, this is a well-written book with an interesting concept about the after life. I like it so much I'm thinking of buying a paperback version.

Thanks to LibraryThing and Recorded Books for sending me a copy ( )

A 3.5 would be a better rating for this book (audio book). I liked the premise quite a bit- shades of The DaVinci Code, but sometimes the teenage OMG's and "valley girl" like tone was a bit annoying. The story kept my interest and ended nicely, if not a little cliche. ( )

Such a fabulous story. It delivered form the beginning to the end. Its one that will keep you in your car to finish the chapter. ( )