When Haru Was Here By Dustin Thao [English Novel]

When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao is a tender and emotionally resonant young adult novel about grief, love, and healing. The story follows Eric Ly, a quiet teenager struggling with loneliness and loss, whose life changes when he meets Haru—a kind, mysterious boy who brings warmth and understanding into his world. As their bond deepens, Eric begins to confront painful memories and unspoken emotions. Told with sensitivity and poetic simplicity, the novel explores themes of mental health, friendship, love, and the courage it takes to keep living after loss.