
'The Locker Room' by Amy Lane is a heartfelt story that follows the journey of Xander and Chris from their teenage years to adulthood. The book explores themes of first love, coming out, and the challenges faced by gay athletes in the world of professional sports. The writing style is described as emotional and captivating, with a focus on the evolving relationship between the two main characters over a span of fifteen years.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book contains high content warnings for themes related to homophobia, addiction, emotional distress, and angst.
Has Romance?
The book contains a strong romantic element, focusing on the relationship between Xander and Chris.
From The Publisher:
Xander Karcek has only wanted two things in his life: Christian Edwards and basketball-the man he loves and the game that let him escape a childhood he'd rather forget. His two obsessions have served him well. He and Chris beat the odds and stayed together through high school, college, and right on to the NBA. But life under fame's microscope isn't easy, especially when two men are pretending to be frat-buddies so the world doesn't know they're the next best thing to married. Their relationship survives the sacrifices they make and the lies they tell to stay together, but when their secret is exposed, the fallout might destroy them when nothing else could. Chris and basketball are the two things holding Xander together. Now the world is asking Xander to make a choice. Is there an option that includes a future with the man he loves?
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