You’ve Reached Sam: A Novel by Dustin Thao

“You’ve Reached Sam” by Dustin Thao is a touching and emotionally charged novel about love, loss, and the afterlife. The story centers on Julie, a high school senior who is struggling to cope with the recent death of her boyfriend, Sam. One day, she accidentally dials his old number and, to her shock, reaches Sam on the other end of the line. As they reconnect through their phone calls, Julie grapples with her grief and the possibility of letting go. The novel explores themes of love, the impact of loss on our lives, and the ways we find to cope with the unthinkable.