In a small town where secrets hide in the shadows of the treetops, two boys, Alex and Damien, discover that their friendship is transforming into something deeper. But when Damien receives disturbing medical test results, their world turns upside down. Alex decides to muster the courage to support Damien in times of difficult decisions and adversity.
As family relationships are put to the test and the town's community begins to express its prejudices, Alex and Damien must face not only their own feelings, but also social adversities. The fight for acceptance and love for one's own choices becomes a symbol of courage and determination in the face of life's difficulties.
Will Alex and Damien's love survive the trials or will they have to learn to cope with loss? This young adult story explores not only the deep bond between two boys, but also how society and friendship can influence our path to accepting our own identity.
Elliot Jensen and Elliot Fintry have a lot in common. They share the same name, the same house, the same school, oh and they hate each other but, as they will quickly learn, there is a fine line between love and hate.