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Dustin Thao

You've Reached Sam

Dustin ThaoFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Dustin Thao

You've Reached Sam

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Northwest • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao, high school senior Julie Clarke struggles to cope with the sudden death of her boyfriend, Sam Obayashi, in a car accident. Isolating herself in her grief, Julie unexpectedly reconnects with Sam through magical phone calls that allow them to communicate from beyond the grave, giving them both a chance to say goodbye and find closure. The novel incorporates themes of loss, grief, and healing.

Emotional

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

151,346 ratings

57%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao is a heartfelt novel exploring grief, love, and letting go. Readers praise its emotional depth and relatable characters, though some feel the pacing drags and certain plot elements stretch believability. Overall, it’s a touching story with poignant moments that resonate, despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read You've Reached Sam?

Fans of emotional, heart-wrenching YA novels like If I Stay by Gayle Forman or They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera will deeply resonate with You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao. Ideal for readers who appreciate poignant love stories intertwined with themes of loss, healing, and the supernatural.

4.0

151,346 ratings

57%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Northwest • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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