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When Haru Was Here
- Author
- Dustin Thao
- Narrator
- David Lee Huynh
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 5 September 2024
- Run Time
- 7 hours 20 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Death and grief, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality, equity and inclusion, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians
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What to expect
From Dustin Thao, bestselling author of TikTok sensation You’ve Reached Sam, comes the magical YA romance 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
Critics Review
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Get your tissues ready, this is another heart-wrenching, stunning exploration of love and loss from Dustin Thao. I read When Haru Was Here in a single sitting, and cried at the ending. Filled with raw emotions, relatable moments, and a touch of enchantment, prepare to have your heart broken and mended by the time the story is over.
Alex Aster, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Lightlark
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When Haru Was Here is a mind-bending, gut-punching, heart-healing portrait of grief. It's magical how Dustin Thao can make you fall in love with having your heart broken.
Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of They Both Die at the End
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Details
- Author
- Dustin Thao
- Narrator
- David Lee Huynh
- Duration
- 7 hours 20 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 September 2024
- ISBN
- 9781035012008
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Death and grief, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality, equity and inclusion, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians
Synopsis
From Dustin Thao, bestselling author of TikTok sensation You’ve Reached Sam, comes the magical YA romance 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
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