When Haru Was Here

From the New York Times bestselling author Dustin Thao,We Are Okay meets Wandavision in this novel about lossand learning to let go. After the death of his best friendEric 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 itHaru Tanaka walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing isnobody else can see him. In a magical turn of eventsEric suddenly has someone to connect withmaking him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more and more time togetherhe begins to question what is real. When he starts losing control of the very thing that is holding him togetherEric must finally confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever.