Dustin Thao's 'You've Found Oliver' is a poignant young adult romance that explores grief, destiny, and finding love after loss. A companion to 'You've Reached Sam,' this novel follows Oliver, still mourning his best friend Sam a year after his death. Oliver's habit of texting Sam's old number leads to an accidental call to Ben, a college student who now has the number. Their burgeoning relationship is complicated by a mysterious element, hinting at a 'sliding-doors' romance. It's a beautifully written story perfect for readers aged 12-18 who appreciate emotional depth, a touch of magical realism, and a compelling love story.
“A captivating and gorgeously written story about longing, destiny, and the infinite possibilities, and versions, of love. No one writes romance like Dustin Thao and this one is a beauty.” —Kathleen Glasgow, #1 bestselling author of Girl in Pieces Fall in love all over again with Oliver’s story in the hotly-anticipated companion to bestselling sensation You’ve Reached Sam. It’s been a year since his best friend, Sam, died. Even though Oliver knows he won’t get a response, he can’t stop texting Sam’s number, especially as the anniversary of his death approaches. Then one day he accidentally hits the call button, and someone picks up. The voice on the other end isn’t Sam. Sam’s number was reassigned and a stranger has been receiving Oliver’s private and vulnerable messages for months. But Ben, a college student in Seattle, won’t remain a stranger for long. When they finally meet in person, their spark is undeniable. Everything seems perfect until Oliver discovers something strange might be keeping them apart. Dustin Thao’s star-crossed return to Ellensburg, WA is a sliding-doors romance sure to break your heart wide open.