Review copy provided via Netgalley

Me reading the synopsis: You’ve Reached Sam is going to take my heart and crumble it into utter dust, with a sad mess left behind.

I’m sorry to say that I’m in the minority and while this was at times emotionally punching, Thao’s debut novel ended up being a disappointment. I loved the exploration of the how one handles grief and moves on after a loved one is taken away suddenly, along with all the things one might say if they ever got a second chance to say goodbye. However, the fleeting flashbacks, awkward transitions between them, and the choppy writing style just didn’t work for me.