“A luminescent heartbreak for our times and souls. I’m still shook up over this gorgeous book.” - Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor author of One Crazy Summer
"A beautifully written novel with a rich cast of characters. Readers will enjoy the tension and fascinating questions raised about advancing technologies, but where this story truly shines is in its humanity. The Continuation of Summer Dillon is the kind of book that stays with you long after reading." - Kate Beasley, author of Lions and Liars
“The Continuation of Summer Dillion is a beautiful, sometimes haunting, journey of self-discovery that invites the reader to be true to themselves, even when it flies in the face of the expectations set out for us. Sarah Everett has written a thoughtful, wonderful, and deeply human book.” - Johnnie Christmas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Swim Team
“I loved reading this coming -of-age story with a twist—The Continuation of Summer Dillon is a moving examination of grief, growing up, and what it means to be human.” - Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound
"Everett (The Shape of Lost Things) considers personhood and what it means to be alive in this cerebral and perceptive story about an android continuing a human child’s life after her death." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"What makes us human? What makes us us? [The Continuation of Summer Dillon] challenges people to think deeply about the meaning of life, death, community, and belonging... an enlightening and heartbreaking experience." - Quill & Quite, starred review
“Thought-provoking and utterly unique, this is an impactful book that deserves a place in all middle grade classrooms and libraries.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
"[A] captivating and evocative work... The Continuation of Summer Dillon is an excellent read-alike for those who enjoyed Peter Brown's The Last Robot.” - Shelf Awareness
"Everett crafts an effective mirror through which to explore what it means to be human, the impact of AI and medical racism, and themes of grief and belonging. Despite these serious, deeper subjects, the well-developed characters and immersive, accessible writing keep the tone positive, and readers will enjoy the journey." - Kirkus Review
“Explores grief, sentience, and what it means to be a person.” - Booklist
