Shannon Takaoka has worked as a writer, editor, and public relations consultant in the technology and life sciences field. She is a lover of all things nerdy—from time travel to weird science and dragons. Everything I Thought I Knew is her first novel. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two children.
“Everything I Thought I Knew is a page-turning, mind-bending story
of hope and healing. The reader will root for Chloe from page one
as she navigates her world post–heart transplant and tries to meld
her prior reality with her new one. I couldn’t put it down; it is a
beautiful debut from a talented new voice in YA.”
—Alexandra Ballard, author of What I Lost
The thoughtful balance of self-discovery, humor, and realistic
relationships will bring in fans of John Green and Nicola Yoon.
Readers looking for a good, cathartic cry will love Chloe’s journey
from losing everything she thought she was, to finding the person
she was meant to be.
—School Library Journal
Romance and quantum physics intertwine in this frothy introduction
to multiverse SF.
—Kirkus Reviews
This is a satisfying soaper that combines pleasing romance with an
enticing touch of the otherworldly.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
[D]ebut author Takaoka weaves a compelling tale of following one’s
instincts and for connections that outlast physical life.
—Publishers Weekly
With its high stakes, sci-fi bent, great surfing scenes, love
story, and emotional ups and downs with family and friends, this
book is a page-turning pleaser for many different kinds of
readers.
—Common Sense Media
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