📱 You’ve reached Sam – Dustin Thao

📖 Summary (No Spoilers)

Julie and Sam had their whole future planned out—until a tragic accident shattered their world. Devastated by the loss of her first love, Julie tries to move forward, refusing to face her pain… until one day, she dials his number one last time.

And against all odds… Sam answers.

Caught between the impossible and reality, Julie must make a choice: keep holding on to the comfort of those calls or face her grief and let Sam go once and for all.

💬 My Thoughts

💔 A heartbreaking novel that explores grief with honesty : If you’ve ever lost someone, this book will hit you right in the heart. It portrays the pain of absence, the inability to let go, and the desperate need to hold on to what’s left. You truly feel Julie’s anguish, her loneliness, and her desperate hope of reconnecting with Sam—even if it’s just through a phone call.

📱 An intriguing touch of the supernatural : The author blurs the line between reality and fantasy, keeping readers suspended between the rational and the impossible. Is Sam really answering, or is it Julie’s imagination—her way of coping with loss? The atmosphere is immersive, and it’s easy to get swept up in the fragile bond that remains between them.

🌿 Emotional and fluid writing : Dustin Thao’s style is simple yet powerful. He doesn’t need elaborate prose to evoke deep emotion. He brings us into Julie’s inner world, making us feel every step of her journey toward acceptance.

📚 A story about loss, but also about love and hope : Beyond the grief, this novel also highlights the importance of those who remain—the friendships and bonds that help us get back on our feet when everything feels lost. It’s a reminder that pain doesn’t vanish overnight, but we learn to live with it, one day at a time.

⭐ My Rating: 4.5/5

A poignant read that grips the heart and makes you reflect. This book confronts our deepest fear of losing those we love, while still offering a glimmer of hope.

Sam & Julie

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