Loved One
Loved One by Aisha Muharrar, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on July 3, 2025, is a 320-page literary work that explores the complexities of grief and friendship. The narrative follows Julia, who embarks on a journey to reclaim the belongings of her first love, Gabe, a successful indie musician who has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 29. As she navigates this intercontinental quest, Julia encounters Elizabeth, Gabe’s last romantic partner, leading to a profound exploration of their intertwined memories and identities.
Readers will find a nuanced portrayal of the messiness and beauty of grief as Julia and Elizabeth confront their shared past with Gabe. The story delves into themes of coming of age and the dynamics of female friendship, revealing the layers of connection and conflict that arise when two women grapple with their relationships to a man they both loved. This edition presents a thoughtful examination of loss and self-discovery, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of love and memory.
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‘THE FUNNIEST BOOK YOU’LL EVER READ ABOUT GRIEF’ MAGGIE SHIPSTEAD
‘PERFECTLY CAPTURES THE MESSINESS, HEARTACHE AND BEAUTY OF GRIEF’ RED MAGAZINE
‘For years I’d known exactly who I was to Gabe. It was a long story but I could tell it confidently, like a bartender sharing a recipe for her signature cocktail. Now things were so jumbled, I didn’t know where to begin…’
When Julia’s first-love-turned-close-friend Gabe, a successful indie musician, dies unexpectedly aged 29, Julia is launched into an intercontinental quest to recover the possessions he left with friends and acquaintances across the world.
The search for these items leads Julia to Elizabeth, the last woman Gabe loved, in an interaction that leaves Julia with more questions than answers. Both women, it turns out, have something to hide, and soon find themselves engaged in a complex dance of withholding and revelation.
Together, the two must reconcile their conflicting memories of Gabe and who he was to each of them…and who they now are to each other.
From the Emmy Award-winning writer behind Hacks and Parks and Recreation, Loved One is a wise, witty and profoundly moving coming-of-age story with a powerful love at its heart, set to become an instant classic.
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