A review by bellebookcorner
You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I already know and heard this book was not gonna end happily just by reading the blurb of the book. I’ve prepared my heart but it's still manage to made me cry uncontrollably especially near the ending…. 
 
You’ve Reached Sam started with a strong opening and I was really intrigued with the phone call the main character made with her ex-boyfriend from the other side. 
I wish this phenomena was explain more about why it happens and how it works. 
 
Julie, the FMC comes a little bit annoying at first but people grieves differently and one thing I admire from her was giving Sam’s family a chance to talk to him too despite making the connection of each phone call shorter.  
 
Overall, for a debut novel this was a really well-written novel about love, loss, letting go and acceptance. It wasn’t an easy journey for Julie but I feel really satisfied at the ending.
I'm looking forward to read more books by this author in the future!
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