Reviews

You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

readslikestrawberries's review against another edition

5.0

Reread … but still cried so much. I love this book. Even though it hurts so much.

jaysy's review

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

her_book_cottage's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

4.75

sez23's review against another edition

4.0

Such a beautiful story about grief and having the chance to say goodbye. In tears by the end 😭

soupysammy's review

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

ellagant's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Someone else might really like this, but it didn’t really resonate with me. I haven’t experienced grief like this, but I also just didnt connect with the characters. I also just felt like they were rehashing the exact same thing every 50 pages because of how character-centered this book was. I found myself skimming the monologuey pages that were supposed to be moving and meaningful. Not for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

a_reading_bean's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

audrey9024's review against another edition

2.0

honestly nothing really happens(?). i didn't hate it though. it was alright.

jenhurst's review

2.0

I’ve read a lot of YA books that deal with grief better

ashyslashy's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0