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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