You've Reached Sam

Dustin Thao's "You've Reached Sam" is a poignant young adult novel exploring love, loss, and the difficult journey of saying goodbye. When 17-year-old Julie loses her boyfriend, Sam, she struggles to cope, until a mysterious phone call allows her to speak with him again. This story uses magical realism to delve into the complexities of grief, offering a unique perspective on processing loss and finding the courage to move forward. Parents should be aware of the central theme of death and grief, which is handled with sensitivity and a focus on emotional healing. The special edition features a bonus chapter and beautiful aesthetic details.

This stunning luxe special edition includes: - A bonus Sam & Julie chapter - Cherry blossom stained edges - Deluxe transparent (acetate) jacket with a disappearing Sam - Pink cherry blossom designed interior If I Stay meets Your Name in Dustin Thao's You've Reached Sam, a heartfelt novel about love and loss and what it means to say goodbye. Seventeen-year-old Julie Clarke has her future all planned out—move out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city; spend a summer in Japan. But then Sam dies. And everything changes. Heartbroken, Julie skips his funeral, throws out his belongings, and tries everything to forget him. But a message Sam left behind in her yearbook forces memories to return. Desperate to hear him one more time, Julie calls Sam's cell phone just to listen to his voice mail recording. And Sam picks up the phone. The connection is temporary. But hearing Sam's voice makes Julie fall for him all over again and with each call, it becomes harder to let him go. What would you do if you had a second chance at goodbye?