Praise for Someone to Daydream About:

  • "For anyone who’s ever felt too much and hoped it would be enough, Sydney Langford’s 'SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT' is a tender triumph. Delightfully awkward and quietly powerful, this rom-com feels like a warm hug—and a gentle push toward healing. With razor-sharp honesty and charm to spare, Langford makes falling in love feel like freefall, and finally landing on your feet."

    —Aiden Thomas, Instant NYTimes bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials and Celestial Monsters

  • “An absolute delight of a romcom from start to finish, giving readers the perfect, swoony boy-band romance of every teen’s fantasy, while also being an incredibly insightful look into the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. You’ll love the secondary characters just as much as Felix and Natalie.”

    —Rachael Lippincott, NYT bestselling author of She Gets the Girl

  • “Natalie’s lively first-person narrative folds in wiki entries, text messages, and communications through ASL and SimCom (speaking and signing at the same time), effectively immersing readers in Natalie’s world—part daydream and part nightmare. Filled with likeable characters, this romance explores the conflict between image and reality and will appeal to readers who love to read about celebrities.”

    —BookList

  • "A feel-good bubblegum romance. This fun, breezy read will appeal to romance lovers, followers of boy bands, those with a connection to the Deaf community, and fan fiction readers (DAYDREAM’s fans share their stories on the site AO3). Alongside the romance, Langford incorporates elements of Deaf culture and community and touches on learning disabilities. The author portrays different approaches to communication realistically and without value judgments. Natalie’s complex relationship with her mother is given room to breathe and avoids a too-neat ending."

    —Kirkus

  • “SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT is swoony, tender, and honest. You’ll fall in love with the beauty of sign language alongside Natalie and Felix. Kiss-Fist!”

    —Anna Sortino, award-winning author of Give Me a Sign

  • “A sparkling romance about love in the spotlight that made me laugh, swoon, and clutch the book to my chest. Full of chemistry, charm, and emotion, SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT is pure, indulgent escapism in the best way!”

    —Sophie Gonzales, internationally bestselling author of Nobody in Particular

  • “Hilarious and wholesome, SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT is an absolute firecracker of a book with a romance that'll have your heart fluttering! This book is no daydream; it's the real deal! Langford delivers a heartfelt story about friendship, family, and love."

    —Mason Deaver, bestselling author of I Wish You All the Best

  • "Sharp, funny, and packed with yearning, SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT is the perfect read for fanfic lovers. With a swoon-worthy boy band, delightful slow-burn romance, and unbridled Disabled joy, Sydney Langford has written the ultimate daydream."

    —Crystal Maldonado, award-winning author of Get Real, Chloe Torres

  • "A love letter to boy-bands and fanfictions, Langford delivered a romance that makes me nostalgic for the nights I spent shamelessly reading under the covers and dreaming about love."

     —Trinity Nguyen, bestselling author of A Bánh Mì for Two

  • “Sydney Langford gives readers a daydream-worthy story that feels like your favorite playlist of songs dedicated to young love, meaningful representation, and the power of connection—a swoony romance that’ll be on repeat in your heart!”

    —Matthew Hubbard, critically acclaimed author of The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge

  • “SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT is an indulgent, effortlessly funny romance ripe with heart and meaningful representation. This one’s for the retired One Direction fans and the readers who grew up in fandom. Watch out—Sydney Langford is the next big name in the YA romcom world!”

    —Sujin Witherspoon, author of Bingsu for Two