The Gravity of Us follows the story of Cal, a teen in New York who is uprooted when his family moves to Texas after his father joins NASA. Cal meets and falls in love with another space kid, Leon, while navigating the challenges of the move and the complexities of the space program. The book explores themes of mental health, social media influence, and young love against the backdrop of a NASA mission to Mars.
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Content warnings include discussions of mental illness, anxiety, and depression, which may resonate with sensitive readers.
Has Romance?
The romantic relationship between Cal and Leon is a central theme, characterized by a high level of emotional engagement.
From The Publisher:
"I'm so starry-eyed for this wise, romantic gem of a book." - Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Cal wants to be a journalist, and he's already well underway with almost half a million followers on his FlashFame app and an upcoming internship at Buzzfeed. But his plans are derailed when his pilot father is selected for a highly-publicized NASA mission to Mars. Within days, Cal and his parents leave Brooklyn for hot and humid Houston.
With the entire nation desperate for any new information about the astronauts, Cal finds himself thrust in the middle of a media circus. Suddenly his life is more like a reality TV show, with his constantly bickering parents struggling with their roles as the "perfect American family."
And then Cal meets Leon, whose mother is another astronaut on the mission, and he finds himself falling head over heels-and fast. They become an oasis for each other amid the craziness of this whole experience. As their relationship grows, so does the frenzy surrounding the Mars mission, and when secrets are revealed about ulterior motives of the program, Cal must find a way to get to the truth without hurting the people who have become most important to him.
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About the Author:
Phil Stamper is the bestselling author of The Gravity of Us and As Far As You'll Take Me. His stories are packed with queer joy, and his characters are often too ambitious for their own good. Born and raised in…
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