The Backlot Gay Book Forum discussion

Lenny's life in the small village of Waldau hasn't changed in years. While friends grew up and moved on, Lenny and his oma remain in the same place. Now Lenny's going to make things different: a new life, in a new city, and a chance to forget his cousin Julien--the boy he loved, and who left him behind. But just as Lenny's future looks like it’s becoming reality, Julien returns, bringing with him all the sweet, wonderful, and painful memories of their past.

What does his cousin want? And is it something Lenny can give him?

Interesting story structure, here: the first two thirds of the book is comprised of chapters that alternate between the past and the present day. And so the reader is able to follow the paths taken by Lenny and Julien as their story unfolds; we can see just how the relationship develops from the time when they were quite young. Once we're brought up to speed, the final third of the book focuses on the present day entirely.

I don't have much to say about the story, but I thought it was very sweet (in a good way!); I quite enjoyed it. I'm glad I read it, and will happily recommend it.