"Simón fell in love the first night he stepped into the only gay club in his unnamed coastal hometown. Albi fell too, despite Simón's quirks—the way he blinks to capture a memory, the way his hands fly when he talks, his inescapable toomuchness."
"But when Albi dies unexpectedly, Simón is left wandering in memories that feel more alive than the present. Friends and family—his Tía Cachita, best friend Lenita, and estranged mother—come to pull him back."
"A dazzling gay love story where devotion sparkles in memory, obsession dances on the edge of reality, Elías' debut novel celebrates the intensity of first love, the endurance of devotion, and the search for found family."
Simón experiences a profound love for Albi, marked by unique quirks and cherished moments. Their relationship flourishes in secret, filled with intimate memories. However, Albi's sudden death leaves Simón grappling with haunting memories that overshadow his present. Friends and family, including Tía Cachita and best friend Lenita, attempt to help him move forward. Simón faces a critical choice: to remain loyal to a love that lingers or to reconstruct his life without Albi. The novel captures the essence of first love, devotion, and the quest for belonging.
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