The premise of this is definitely unique. One of the strengths of this book is how the characters are credible as young adults. Often you find books with YA protagonists that don't exactly act and think and feel like the teens that they are. This one is true to its audience.

Fans of Jandy Nelson and Jennifer E. Smith will love this.

When I saw the premise of this book, I was immediately excited. This had all the makings of a 5* read. If done right, this could be amazing. And while it didn't quite live up to its potential for me, I still consider this a solid read.
I enjoyed how the characters sounded and acted their age. This made things much more believable and, I think, eventually, relatable, especially for YA readers. You get to watch as the protagonist deals with losing the boy she loves, and the numbing pain that follows. It's subtly and quietly written. 3.5 stars.

In this book, we find Julie, a high school senior whose boyfriend Sam has just been killed in a car accident. She struggles to accept this loss. How is she supposed to move on without Sam? They had made so many plans together. In desperation, she dials his number and he picks up. HE PICKS UP. Yes, that's right. She talks to dead Sam, who understands that he is dead. A tale laced with magical realism.; you just need to accept the fact that she IS talking to Sam and grieving that loss. I found it a bit troubling how Julie was willing to put her own life on hold and talk to her dead boyfrend for hours and hours instead of moving on. Ferris Bueller was right when he said, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don;t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." Teens will love this book, however, and that's the target audience.

I absolutely loved this book! This book will break your heart and make it beat again! The main characters had so much depth and made the story pull your heartstrings. I will be purchasing this book.