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Alexander Price, a nineteen‑year‑old rookie with a polarizing social media presence, becomes the youngest-ever captain of an NHL expansion team. Behind the roar of the crowd, he struggles with anxiety and the weight of the franchise’s expectations. Elijah Rodriguez, an eighteen‑year‑old mixed‑race vlogger recovering from an injury that ended his Olympic figure‑skating hopes, is unapologetically queer and vocal against homophobia. Their paths cross in an antagonistic first meeting, yet a deep friendship forms that confounds fans and challenges societal norms. As they face a world that often disapproves of queer love, they must learn to trust each other and themselves in a high‑stakes, public arena.
First publish date: 2022
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: E.L. Massey
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