You called Sam.

Has llamado a Sam by Dustin Thao is a young adult fiction novel that blends first love with the shock of loss.  Julie Clarke is seventeen and has her future mapped out with her boyfriend, Sam—until Sam dies and everything breaks apart.  Refusing to face the funeral, Julie tries to erase him from her life, but a message Sam left in her yearbook pulls her back into the memories.
In desperation, Julie calls Sam’s phone just to hear his voicemail—only for Sam to answer.  The calls don’t last, yet each brief connection makes Julie fall in love with him all over again and makes letting go even harder.  At its heart, this story asks one unforgettable question: what would you do if you were given one more chance to say goodbye?
This edition includes two extra chapters, making it a meaningful pick for readers who love a little “more” after the last page.  It’s published under Young Kiwi / Ediciones Kiwi and runs 384 pages.  The publication year for this edition is 2024.
Perfect for fans of emotional YA novels, contemporary coming-of-age stories, and romance-tinged fiction about grief, Has llamado a Sam delivers a cathartic reading experience—ideal when you want a book that’s tender, bittersweet, and ultimately human. If you’re looking for a YA novel that explores healing, memory, and the courage it takes to move forward, this is the one to add to your shelf.
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Has llamado a Sam by Dustin Thao: a heartfelt YA novel about love, grief, and one impossible phone call. Special painted-edges edition.