When Haru Was Here
A Novel
by Dustin Thao
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Pub Date Sep 03 2024 | Archive Date Sep 17 2024
St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books
Description
From the New York Times bestselling author Dustin Thao, We Are Okay meets Wandavision in this novel about loss, and learning to let go.
After the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real when a boy he met last summer in Japan finds his way back into his life. When he least expects it, Haru Tanaka walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him.
In a magical turn of events, Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more and more time together, he begins to question what is real. When he starts losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, Eric must finally confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250762061 |
| PRICE | $20.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 304 |
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Featured Reviews
Susan W, Librarian
My heart is broken. Dustin Thao is an automatic read for me
If you have read - You’ve reached Sam you will have a hint of what is to happen
If you have not then…
To have such loss in life is super hard. And Eric has gone through it. You will walk through loss and heartbreak with him.
Highly recommend this book and author
Jessi H, Reviewer
I was given an advanced copy in exchange for my review. This is my honest opinion I am leaving voluntarily. You know a book is good when you read the acknowledgments. This book wrenched out my soul and the ending gave me hope. I read “you’ve reach Sam” when it first came out and I didn’t think anything else could destroy me just as equally. I love the way this author writes and you know reading it’s not real but it’s real to Eric and that’s what made it more gut wrenching. I love this book so much please read it!
Trang C, Educator
Dustin Thaos book got me crying! I’m so happy to read another book in the same reality as You’ve reached Sam! This book was so wholesome and tackles hard topics such as grief, loss, love, and memories. Sometimes to have memories, means to revisit painful feelings all over again. Sometimes it’s better not to have memories of that person at all. 5/5 Haru and Eric Ly had me in tears! Amazing for the advanced copy! Thank you to the Author!
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