Tell me, do you know why the most beautiful love stories must always end badly?In this emotionally resonant novel, five boys and one girl band together for one final golden season. Their days are drenched in sunlight and freedom, and their nights are charged with secrets, jealousy, and longing. Philippe is drawn to Nicolas, the quiet new boy who sees him in a way no one else ever has. As their bond intensifies, so does the weight of everything unspoken between them-until a tragedy fractures their world and brings the summer to a devastating end.Set in the 1980s and rooted in real events, The Summer Boy is a coming-of-age novel that explores first love, loss, and the fragile beauty of youth. Acclaimed author Philippe Besson-whose international bestseller Lie With Me drew comparisons to Call Me by Your Name-delivers another unforgettable story, blending French literature with the timeless ache of a fleeting summer romance.