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The Gravity of Us Hardcover – February 4, 2020
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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.
- Print length320 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBloomsbury YA
- Publication dateFebruary 4, 2020
- Grade level7 - 9
- Reading age13 - 17 years
- Dimensions5.88 x 1.11 x 8.58 inches
- ISBN-101547600144
- ISBN-13978-1547600144
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“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
“Phil Stamper's The Gravity of Us is so interesting and well crafted that it's hard to believe it's his first novel. . . . Readers will root for Cal and Leon, their budding romance, their astronaut families and, of course, the prospect of life among the stars.” ―BookPage, starred review
“Stamper crafts a sweet fish-out-of-water tale that also shrewdly explores the intersection between social class and modern media culture…A charming and satisfying first novel.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Given the important issues raised-media responsibility, NASA and politics, friendship and romance, mental health-this has something for a lot of different teen readers.” ―School Library Journal
“A openhearted novel that shows a realistic, imperfect queer relationship and a young man growing to know and to be true to himself even when everything is shifting around him.” ―Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Phil Stamper is the bestselling author of The Gravity of Us and As Far as You’ll Take Me. He grew up in a rural village near Dayton, Ohio. He has a BA in music and an MA 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 New York with his husband and their dog.
www.philstamper.com
@stampepk
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- Publisher : Bloomsbury YA (February 4, 2020)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1547600144
- ISBN-13 : 978-1547600144
- Reading age : 13 - 17 years
- Grade level : 7 - 9
- Item Weight : 15.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.88 x 1.11 x 8.58 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #815,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Phil Stamper is the bestselling author of Golden Boys, The Gravity of Us, and other queer books for kids and teens. His stories are packed with queer joy, and his characters are often too ambitious for their own good. Born and raised in a rural village near Dayton, Ohio, he now lives in New York City with his husband and their dog. Afterglow is the second book in the Golden Boys series.
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I loved the main character Cal and his planning and his unique take on journalism. All the social media numbers and influence was fascinating to me.
I loved the NASA aspect and the twists and turns in the plot I DID NOT see coming!!
I loved the “reality show” angle and the behind the scenes look at all of that.
And I loved Cal & Leon, big sigh! I loved the Leon was honest about how he was feeling and I loved that Cal was making an effort to learn to care for Leon the way he needed to be cared for.
And the best part of all was that all these elements fit together to make an amazing, entertaining and at times educational story!
It’s not just about NASA and it’s not just about Cal, and it’s not just about how journalism is growing and changing in our new age of technology. It’s all of it together!
I had a few problems with the story, though. The love story at the book's center lacks chemistry and feels sort of forced. The prose is pretty generic and the plot is formulaic, unfolding without any surprises. Ultimately, I just didn't form an attachment to the story's characters. I felt disengaged for large chunks of the story. I typically enjoy just a handful of YA books each year, but this is one that I regret the time I spent reading it. For a story with similar characters and themes but far greater ingenuity, humor, and depth, I recommend "Red, White, and Royal Blue."
I am glad I did keep reading though.
The love story wasn't so much about the story as much as it felt more like an infatuation with little about why they were in love.
So much angst and drama and anxiety and depression. It all tended to distract from the story itself.
I did read it over the course of a weekend so it was worth getting involved but I did not come away with any real warmth for any of the characters and will likely not reread it.
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The Gravity Of Us is listed as Stamper's first novel and is aimed at the YA market. As with their other novels, I really do feel that the quality of the novel is suited to all adults, not simply young adults.
I was bemused how anyone could create a gay novel amidst a fantasy background of a NASA mission to Mars but Stamper not only succeeds, he nails it totally! I was engrossed from the first page to the last and his main character, Calvin Jr (better get the junior in) was beautifully written.
The writing style is conversational and easy to read, the scene developments have been crafted expertly, and the entire story is wholly credible. This is definitely a debut novel that Stamper should be proud of.
Great book, great story, I can only say ignore the YA genre and read it no matter what stage of adulthood you might be.
I really love Phil's work nd can't wait to read his upcoming books🤲✨
Reviewed in India on December 20, 2021
I really love Phil's work nd can't wait to read his upcoming books🤲✨