The Gravity of Us - Hardcover

Stamper, Phil

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1547600144 ISBN 13: 9781547600144

Publisher: Bloomsbury YA, 2020

Synopsis

Teen boys find love when their parents' NASA mission uproots their lives in this sweet debut perfect for Adam Silvera fans.
 
As a successful social media journalist with half a million followers, seventeen-year-old Cal is used to sharing his life online. But when his pilot father is selected for a highly publicized NASA mission to Mars, Cal and his family relocate from Brooklyn to Houston and are thrust into a media circus.
 
Amidst the chaos, Cal meets sensitive and mysterious Leon, another "Astrokid," and finds himself falling head over heels--fast. As the frenzy around the mission grows, so does their connection. But when secrets about the program are uncovered, Cal must find a way to reveal the truth without hurting the people who have become most important to him.
 
Expertly capturing the thrill of first love and the self-doubt all teens feel, debut author Phil Stamper is a new talent to watch.

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About the Author

Phil Stamper grew up in a rural village near Dayton, Ohio. He has a B.A. in Music and an M.A. in Publishing with Creative Writing. And, unsurprisingly, a lot of student debt. He works for a major book publisher in New York City and lives in Brooklyn with his husband and their dog. This is his debut novel.
www.philstamper.com
@stampepk

Review

“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 big-hearted, witty, and intensely relatable debut about reaching for your dreams without losing what grounds you.” ―Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of ONE OF US IS LYING and TWO CAN KEEP A SECRET

“A grounded romance that shapes into its own lovely constellation.” ―Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling co-author of WHAT IF IT'S US

“The Gravity of Us speaks poignantly of the things that will attend every human endeavor: family, struggle to know one's self, and the kind of love that makes you feel like you're hurtling to the stars.” ―Jeff Zentner, Morris Award winning author of THE SERPENT KING

“Phil Stamper's confident debut is an excellent exploration of modern social media, first love, and how to use your voice to do good, centered around the preparations for the first crewed mission to Mars. Calvin and Leon are fierce and sweet, and I never wanted their story to end. To put it bluntly, The Gravity of Us is out of this world.” ―Shaun David Hutchinson, author of WE ARE THE ANTS, THE PAST, and OTHER THINGS THAT SHOULD STAY BURIED

“At once a tender love story and an honest exploration of anxiety, ambition, and family dynamics, Phil Stamper's The Gravity of Us pulls you in and takes you on a beautiful, heartfelt journey. Never has the NASA space program seemed so romantic.” ―Caleb Roehrig, author of LAST SEEN LEAVING and WHITE RABBIT

“A debut to remember, Stamper's The Gravity Of Us draws you in for a journey of family, friendships, and ambition while exploring the power of social media and our own voices. Equal parts thoughtful and heartfelt, this book never misses a beat. Cal and Leon have my heart drifting in orbit.” ―Julian Winters, author of RUNNING WITH LIONS

“A sweet-spirited romance that will capture readers' hearts and imaginations.” ―Booklist, starred review

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 1547600144
• ISBN 13: 9781547600144
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 320