A teen grapples with grief through imaginary scenarios until a past connection reappears, blending loss and love.
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A teen grapples with grief through imaginary scenarios until a past connection reappears, blending loss and love.
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From the New York Times bestselling author Dustin Thao, We Are Okay meets Wandavision in this novel about loss, and learning 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.
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to romantic attraction; no explicit scenes depicted. Unwanted sexual advances occur but are rebuffed; not central.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources.
Substance use
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Underage drinking mentioned; portrayed with consequences.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central gay teen protagonist; queer romance and identity themes are key.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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No political or ideological messaging depicted.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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No evidence found in available sources. Unwanted sexual advances occur but are rebuffed; not central.
Other
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