When Haru Was Here
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
We Are Okay meets Wandavision in this novel about loneliness, complicated friendships, and what it means 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.
A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books.
Customer Reviews
A journey through grief, love, loss, acceptance, and becoming
Heard about this book from TikTok and read the first book the author wrote before reading this one. Even though I have not personally experienced everything the main character did, I felt connected to Erick. The twist at the end hit me hard in the feels. But I love how it ended on that lighthearted note of hope and new beginnings. 11/10 def recommend but keep tissues near by as you get close to the end.
Make it to the end
This book challenged me, my heart and my soul but I owed it to Eric to make it to the end. I am so glad I did! Beautifully written and even more beautifully unique!