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

emotional slow-paced

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

2.75

Honestly this book made me so mad. Julie is extremely selfish and immature. Sam died and she only cared about herself. Not once did she consider his family and what they were going through. She decides it is completely okay to break into their home and sleep in their dead son's bed. The only time she actually considers their feelings is when Sam's younger brother goes missing at the end of the book (which Sam had to tell her about because surprise she only cares about herself) that she then realizes omg he was their son too not just my bf maybe I should talk to them. Typically I am fine reading books about a family member/friend death and the grieving process the person goes through but for some reason this book seriously pissed me off. I get it he was in her life for 3years however he was in his family's life his whole life and she barely cared about them! Sam literally told her to check in on his cousin, she didn't even really try to see how she was doing. I am glad I'm done with this book and never have to think of it again.