How do you move forward when everything you love in on the line?
Dustin Thao is a Vietnamese-American writer based in Southern California. He graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Political Science, and is starting a PhD program at Northwestern University. He writes contemporary young adult fiction. You've Reached Sam is his YA debut.
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
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