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When Haru Was Here

By: Dustin Thao
Narrated by: David Lee Huynh
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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.

 Difficult Situations Death & Dying Heartfelt Contemporary Literature & Fiction LGBTQ+ Romance
Emotional Impact • Unexpected Twist • Exceptional Narration • Authentic Representation • Engaging Writing

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the book was clear and well written. showed a believeable teenage experience with some superficial reactions to coming of age life experiences and tragedies. rooting for the protagonist until the end. found a box of kleenex was useful by the final chapters. highly recommend. adults will equally enjoy. reader was perfectly cast.

teen angst - young love and loss

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This was a beautiful experience to listen to. Heartwrenching and healing. I absolutely recommend a listen or two.

Beautiful

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This listen has got me feeling like no other. Emotional roller coaster ride all the way. It is not for the faint of heart, but it is so worth it.

Pulls at the heart

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Thank you for writing something so beautiful and relatable. Every step of grief made it feel so real.

I’M IN TEARS

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I love it and hate it but only because I never saw the plot twist and it hit to close to home 🏡 it was beautiful well done but soo emotional for me 10/10

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