Reviews
"If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you." --BuzzFeed " You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read." -- Booklist COSMO.COM, "The Best YA Books of 2021" "A heartfelt story about love, loss, and grief, Dustin Thao's bittersweet novel You've Reached Sam will likely make you shed some tears this Fall." --Culturess "A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache." --SheReads "The unique premise and authentic depiction of grief holds plenty of appeal." -- Publishers Weekly, "I knew full well that I was signing up for a tragic love story, and that's exactly what I got. So now I am here to warn you: This book will absolutely make you cry. Make sure you've got a box of tissues handy, and I mean a full box. But if you are anything like me, you will not regret the time spent with this gorgeous story." --NPR.org "This young adult novel's enthralling premise and gorgeous, manga-style cover art promise an emotional ride. Thao does not disappoint. You've Reached Sam punches directly in the chest during countless moments that hit right on target." --Associated Press "If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you." --BuzzFeed " You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read." -- Booklist COSMO.COM, "The Best YA Books of 2021" "Have your tissues at the ready when you dive into Dustin Thao's emotional novel You've Reached Sam ." --PopSugar "A heart-breaking story of grief and loss, You've Reached Sam is a YA magical realism read about healing and moving on." --Young Adult Books Central "...this debut novel will draw readers in and shatter their hearts in the best way." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A heartfelt story about love, loss, and grief, Dustin Thao's bittersweet novel You've Reached Sam will likely make you shed some tears this Fall." --Culturess "A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache." --SheReads " You've Reached Sam is a quiet exploration of grief and the ways in which we cope with losing the ones we love too soon. If you're in need of a good, cathartic crying session, this one's for you!" --The Nerd Daily "The unique premise and authentic depiction of grief holds plenty of appeal." -- Publishers Weekly, "I knew full well that I was signing up for a tragic love story, and that's exactly what I got. So now I am here to warn you: This book will absolutely make you cry. Make sure you've got a box of tissues handy, and I mean a full box." --NPR.org "This young adult novel's enthralling premise and gorgeous, manga-style cover art promise an emotional ride. Thao does not disappoint. You've Reached Sam punches directly in the chest during countless moments that hit right on target." --Associated Press "You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you." --BuzzFeed "Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read." --Booklist "Have your tissues at the ready when you dive into Dustin Thao's emotional novel You've Reached Sam." --PopSugar "A heart-breaking story of grief and loss, You've Reached Sam is a YA magical realism read about healing and moving on." --Young Adult Books Central "...this debut novel will draw readers in and shatter their hearts in the best way." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A heartfelt story about love, loss, and grief, Dustin Thao's bittersweet novel You've Reached Sam will likely make you shed some tears." --Culturess "A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache." --SheReads "You've Reached Sam is a quiet exploration of grief and the ways in which we cope with losing the ones we love too soon. If you're in need of a good, cathartic crying session, this one's for you!" --The Nerd Daily, "If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you." --BuzzFeed " You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "A heartfelt story about love, loss, and grief, Dustin Thao's bittersweet novel You've Reached Sam will likely make you shed some tears this Fall." --Culturess "A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache." --SheReads, "If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you." --BuzzFeed " You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read." -- Booklist COSMO.COM, "The Best YA Books of 2021" "...this debut novel will draw readers in and shatter their hearts in the best way." --Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books "A heartfelt story about love, loss, and grief, Dustin Thao's bittersweet novel You've Reached Sam will likely make you shed some tears this Fall." --Culturess "A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache." --SheReads " You've Reached Sam is a quiet exploration of grief and the ways in which we cope with losing the ones we love too soon. If you're in need of a good, cathartic crying session, this one's for you!" --The Nerd Daily "The unique premise and authentic depiction of grief holds plenty of appeal." -- Publishers Weekly, "If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you." --BuzzFeed " You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read." -- Booklist "A heartfelt story about love, loss, and grief, Dustin Thao's bittersweet novel You've Reached Sam will likely make you shed some tears this Fall." --Culturess "A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache." --SheReads, "I knew full well that I was signing up for a tragic love story, and that's exactly what I got. So now I am here to warn you: This book will absolutely make you cry. Make sure you've got a box of tissues handy, and I mean a full box. But if you are anything like me, you will not regret the time spent with this gorgeous story." --NPR.org "This young adult novel's enthralling premise and gorgeous, manga-style cover art promise an emotional ride. Thao does not disappoint. You've Reached Sam punches directly in the chest during countless moments that hit right on target." --Associated Press "If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you." --BuzzFeed " You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read." -- Booklist COSMO.COM, "The Best YA Books of 2021" "Have your tissues at the ready when you dive into Dustin Thao's emotional novel You've Reached Sam ." --PopSugar "...this debut novel will draw readers in and shatter their hearts in the best way." --Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books "A heartfelt story about love, loss, and grief, Dustin Thao's bittersweet novel You've Reached Sam will likely make you shed some tears this Fall." --Culturess "A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache." --SheReads " You've Reached Sam is a quiet exploration of grief and the ways in which we cope with losing the ones we love too soon. If you're in need of a good, cathartic crying session, this one's for you!" --The Nerd Daily "The unique premise and authentic depiction of grief holds plenty of appeal." -- Publishers Weekly, "If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you." --BuzzFeed " You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read." -- Booklist COSMO.COM, "The Best YA Books of 2021" "Have your tissues at the ready when you dive into Dustin Thao's emotional novel You've Reached Sam ." --PopSugar "...this debut novel will draw readers in and shatter their hearts in the best way." --Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books "A heartfelt story about love, loss, and grief, Dustin Thao's bittersweet novel You've Reached Sam will likely make you shed some tears this Fall." --Culturess "A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache." --SheReads " You've Reached Sam is a quiet exploration of grief and the ways in which we cope with losing the ones we love too soon. If you're in need of a good, cathartic crying session, this one's for you!" --The Nerd Daily "The unique premise and authentic depiction of grief holds plenty of appeal." -- Publishers Weekly, "I knew full well that I was signing up for a tragic love story, and that's exactly what I got. So now I am here to warn you: This book will absolutely make you cry. Make sure you've got a box of tissues handy, and I mean a full box. But if you are anything like me, you will not regret the time spent with this gorgeous story." --NPR.org "This young adult novel's enthralling premise and gorgeous, manga-style cover art promise an emotional ride. Thao does not disappoint. You've Reached Sam punches directly in the chest during countless moments that hit right on target." --Associated Press "You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you." --BuzzFeed "Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read." --Booklist "Have your tissues at the ready when you dive into Dustin Thao's emotional novel You've Reached Sam." --PopSugar "A heart-breaking story of grief and loss, You've Reached Sam is a YA magical realism read about healing and moving on." --Young Adult Books Central "...this debut novel will draw readers in and shatter their hearts in the best way." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A heartfelt story about love, loss, and grief, Dustin Thao's bittersweet novel You've Reached Sam will likely make you shed some tears." --Culturess "A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache." --SheReads "You've Reached Sam is a quiet exploration of grief and the ways in which we cope with losing the ones we love too soon. If you're in need of a good, cathartic crying session, this one's for you!" --The Nerd Daily, "If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you." --BuzzFeed " You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions, "I knew full well that I was signing up for a tragic love story, and that's exactly what I got. So now I am here to warn you: This book will absolutely make you cry. Make sure you've got a box of tissues handy, and I mean a full box." --NPR.org "This young adult novel's enthralling premise and gorgeous, manga-style cover art promise an emotional ride. Thao does not disappoint. You've Reached Sam punches directly in the chest during countless moments that hit right on target." --Associated Press "You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you." --BuzzFeed "Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read." --Booklist "Have your tissues at the ready when you dive into Dustin Thao's emotional novel You've Reached Sam ." --PopSugar "The writing is captivating and beautifully done, immediately drawing readers into imaginative and well-developed scenes. [A] beautifully written exploration of grief... You've Reached Sam is an impactful debut. The question at the center of the book and the paranormal premise combine to create a narrative full of heart." --The Young Folks "A heart-breaking story of grief and loss, You've Reached Sam is a YA magical realism read about healing and moving on." --Young Adult Books Central "...this debut novel will draw readers in and shatter their hearts in the best way." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A heartfelt story about love, loss, and grief, Dustin Thao's bittersweet novel You've Reached Sam will likely make you shed some tears." --Culturess "A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache." --SheReads "You've Reached Sam is a quiet exploration of grief and the ways in which we cope with losing the ones we love too soon. If you're in need of a good, cathartic crying session, this one's for you!" --The Nerd Daily
