Elephant On My Chest - Paperback

by Sabrina Moussa (Author)

The young adult romance, Elephant On My Chest, follows the story of Elena Herrera, a teenager struggling to stay afloat after the devastating loss of her grandparents and the weight of her family's unraveling. While holding herself together for everyone else, Elena hides her worsening anxiety-until it pushes her to the breaking point.

When a sudden panic attack forces her to flee class, Kane Crawford, the captain of the Maplewood Chargers hockey team, childhood best friend, and the boy she's quietly loved for years, finds her and refuses to let her face it alone. As Kane and Elena rekindle their once unshakable bond, they bring together their closest friends, Carter, Fynn, and Vanessa, and create a sense of family they've all been missing. But old feelings between Kane and Elena spark into something deeper, blurring the lines between friendship and love.

Just as Elena starts to find hope again, Liam Bozak, Vanessa's cousin and the team's newest player, enters their lives. His growing connection with Elena complicates everything, forcing her to confront what and who she truly wants. As secrets surface and personal struggles intensify, their friendships are tested in ways they never expected.

Elephant On My Chest is a heartfelt, coming-of-age romance about grief, anxiety, and finding the courage to let others in. Perfect for fans of slow-burn love stories, emotional friendships, and second chances at happiness.