Seventeen-year-old Cal, an ambitious social media journalist from Brooklyn, faces upheaval when his father is selected for a mission to Mars, prompting a family move to Texas. There, Cal meets Leon, another "Astrokid," and their connection blossoms amidst the intense media scrutiny of the space mission. As they navigate their burgeoning relationship, Cal uncovers hidden agendas within the program, challenging him to balance truth-telling with protecting those he cares about. Reviews "Phil Stamper's 'The Gravity of Us' is the first love, first launch, astronaut story I didn't know I needed. I'm so starry-eyed for this wise, romantic gem of a book." — Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" "A sweet-spirited romance that will capture readers' hearts and imaginations." — Booklist "A grounded romance that shapes into its own form of stardom." — Kirkus Reviews
Book Title: The Gravity of Us - Phil StamperBook Genre: Romance, Young Adult, Contemporary, Realistic FictionISBN: 9781526619945Number of Pages: 313Publishing Date: February 4, 2020Cover Type: Paperback
