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When Haru Was Here

A Magical and Heartbreaking Queer YA Romance

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Pub Date 5 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 17 Aug 2024

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From Dustin Thao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of TikTok sensation You’ve Reached Sam, comes the sensational novel When Haru Was Here.

'It's magical how Dustin Thao can make you fall in love with having your heart broken' - Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End

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, and a boy he met last summer – Haru Tanaka – walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him.

Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more time together, he begins to question what is real. Soon Eric is losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, and must confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever.

'Get your tissues ready, this is another heart-wrenching, stunning exploration of love and loss from Dustin Thao' – Alex Aster, author of Lightlark

From Dustin Thao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of TikTok sensation You’ve Reached Sam, comes the sensational novel When Haru Was Here.

'It's magical how Dustin Thao can make you fall in love...


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ISBN 9781035008971
PRICE £8.99 (GBP)
PAGES 304

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This book gave me chest pain, it was emotionally painful and moving, and I loved it. This is a journey of grief, depression and acceptance.

The author did an amazing job of guiding us through Eric’s journey, no one knows how grief will affect you. For Eric he sees a friend he met once called Haru who pops up at unexpected times and has Eric questioning if their meetings are real or if Eric is imagining Haru to help him through his grief. This was so beautifully done, it hurt but I couldnt put it down.

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