Gravity By Tal Bauer -

: Bryce feels compelled to hide his true self to maintain his focus and status within the NHL, fearing that his desires might jeopardize his team’s success.

: The title "Gravity" serves as a metaphor for the weight of expectations and the sudden "downward pull" of life-altering events, such as the traumatic hockey injury that shifts the book’s tone. New Release Book Review: Gravity by Tal Bauer Gravity by Tal Bauer

The novel utilizes a trope paired with a bi/gay awakening arc. : Bryce feels compelled to hide his true

: Portrayed as the league's "golden boy," Bryce is under immense pressure to win the Stanley Cup while secretly grappling with his sexuality. : Portrayed as the league's "golden boy," Bryce

: Initially views Bryce as a hero, but their meeting at an All-Star Weekend shifts their dynamic from idol-fan to equals.