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Dustin Thao is a Vietnamese-American writer based in Southern California. He graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Political Science, and is in a PhD program at Northwestern University. He writes contemporary young adult fiction. You've Reached Sam is his YA debut.
"""I knew full well that I was signing up for a tragic love story, and that's exactly what I got. So now I am here to warn you: This book will absolutely make you cry. Make sure you've got a box of tissues handy, and I mean a full box."" --NPR.org ""This young adult novel's enthralling premise and gorgeous, manga-style cover art promise an emotional ride. Thao does not disappoint. You've Reached Sam punches directly in the chest during countless moments that hit right on target."" --Associated Press ""You've Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it."" --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions ""If you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you."" --BuzzFeed ""Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read."" --Booklist ""Have your tissues at the ready when you dive into Dustin Thao's emotional novel You've Reached Sam."" --PopSugar ""The writing is captivating and beautifully done, immediately drawing readers into imaginative and well-developed scenes. [A] beautifully written exploration of grief... You've Reached Sam is an impactful debut. The question at the center of the book and the paranormal premise combine to create a narrative full of heart."" --The Young Folks ""A heart-breaking story of grief and loss, You've Reached Sam is a YA magical realism read about healing and moving on."" --Young Adult Books Central ""...this debut novel will draw readers in and shatter their hearts in the best way."" --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ""A heartfelt story about love, loss, and grief, Dustin Thao's bittersweet novel You've Reached Sam will likely make you shed some tears."" --Culturess ""A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache."" --SheReads ""You've Reached Sam is a quiet exploration of grief and the ways in which we cope with losing the ones we love too soon. If you're in need of a good, cathartic crying session, this one's for you!"" --The Nerd Daily"
