You've Reached Sam (Book Review)

 

So I recently finished this book and thought about writing a review about it ❤🌸

Plot 🌸

"You've Reached Sam" is a young adult novel written by Dustin Thao. The book tells the story of Julie, a teenage girl who is devastated by the sudden death of her boyfriend Sam. However, after his death, Julie discovers that she can still call Sam's voicemail and leave him messages. She starts leaving messages for Sam every day, pouring out her heart to him and finding solace in the process.

Honest Book Review ✨

 

  ⚠️ keep your tissues coz lots of tears.⚠️ 

Well I have no idea where to start with this. This book broke me into pieces I honsetly cried a lot from start to finish. It is raw material and emotional qualities that I fell in love with from the very first page. Sam and Julie really has all my heart. Probably one of my favs .❤✨

The novel is a beautifully written exploration of grief, loss, and the power of human connection. The characters are well-drawn and relatable, and the story is both heartbreaking and hopeful.🌈🌸✨

One of the things I appreciated about the book is how it deals with the idea of closure. Julie is struggling to accept the fact that Sam is no more, and she's looking for some sense of closure that she's not sure she'll ever find. Through her messages, she's able to process her grief in a way that feels meaningful to her, and she begins to realize that closure might not be something that comes from outside herself, but rather something that she has to find within.❤

The other thing I really liked about the book is how it explores the idea of memory and legacy. Sam might be gone, but his memory lives on through the people who loved him, and through the messages Julie leaves for him. In a way, "You've Reached Sam" is a celebration of the ways in which our loved ones continue to influence us, even after they're gone.❤✨

I've read some reviews  that called out Julie on her cold and selfish behavior, and her failure to be perfect but I guess we should stop asking fictional character's to be perfect because "NO ONE CAN BE PEEFECT! " whether it's real world or fictional. 😊❤

Overall, I would highly recommend "You've Reached Sam" to anyone who is looking for a thoughtful and moving exploration of grief, loss, and the power of human connection.😊