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In You've Reached Sam, Dustin Thao tells a poignant story of love, loss, and the bittersweet nature of saying goodbye. This young adult romance follows seventeen-year-old Julie Clarke, whose life is shattered when her boyfriend, Sam, dies unexpectedly. You've Reached Sam explores the emotional turmoil of moving on while clinging to the past. Julie had her future all mapped outleaving her small town, attending college, and spending a summer with Sam in Japan. But when Sam is suddenly gone, she is heartbroken and tries to erase him from her life. However, a message in her yearbook brings back memories, and when she dials Sams phone, he miraculously answers. You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao beautifully captures Julies struggle to let go as each call with Sam makes it harder to say goodbye. In You've Reached Sam, Dustin Thao delivers a touching young adult romance that explores the depths of grief and the power of second chances, even when goodbye feels impossible.
