Read An Excerpt From ‘When Haru Was Here’ by Dustin Thao

We Are Okay meets Wandavision in this novel about loneliness, complicated friendships, and what it means to let go.

Intrigued? Well read on to discover the synopsis and an excerpt from Dustin Thao’s When Haru Was Here, which is out September 3rd 2024.

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.