Rain by Tere Liye

About friendship...

About love...

About forgetting...

About separation...

And about rain...

Rain is a heartwarming and emotional novel by Indonesian author Tere Liye that tells the story of Lail and Esok, two young people brought together by fate after a devastating natural disaster strikes their city in 2042. The tragedy takes away Lail’s parents and changes her life forever. Esok, a boy she meets during the chaos, becomes her closest companion and source of strength as they rebuild their lives in a world that has advanced with futuristic technology.

As time passes, their bond deepens into a profound connection filled with unspoken feelings, hope, and longing. However, destiny has its own plans — their paths diverge as Esok takes on an important role in developing the world’s future, while Lail must learn to face her own journey of healing, love, and letting go.

Told with a poetic and reflective narrative, Rain explores themes of love, loss, friendship, and the beauty of memories that remain even when people move on. It is a touching reminder that sometimes, like rain, love comes to heal — even if it doesn’t stay forever.

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