THE GRAVITY OF US by Phil Stamper
PAPERBACK
Author: Phil Stamper
Warm, hopeful, and refreshingly real, THE GRAVITY OF US is a smart and heartfelt YA contemporary perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera - where young love meets media chaos, family pressure, and a NASA mission to Mars.
Cal has his future mapped out: he’s a rising journalist with nearly half a million followers and a Buzzfeed internship on the horizon. But everything changes when his dad is chosen for a high-profile NASA mission. Overnight, Cal’s family is relocated from Brooklyn to Houston and dropped into a national media frenzy that wants them to play the part of the “perfect astronaut family.”
Amid the chaos, Cal meets Leon; charming, thoughtful, and dealing with his own parental pressures. As their bond grows into something deeper, Cal finally finds something steady in a world that’s spinning out of control. But when he uncovers troubling secrets behind the Mars program, he must balance the truth, the public eye, and the people he cares about most.
With a heartfelt queer romance, sharp commentary on fame and media, and a soaring emotional core, The Gravity of Us is a story about love, ambition, and finding your voice even when the whole world is watching.
Why this book deserves a spot on your shelf:
- A tender queer love story set against a thrilling NASA backdrop
- Smart, contemporary storytelling with media-age realism
- Perfect for fans of character-driven romances with big emotional impact