Ellie Gold

Ellie Gold is the main character, narrator, and protagonist in Leanne Lieberman's novel "Gravity." Ellie is fifteen years old and lives in an Orthodox Jewish household, with two devoutly Jewish parents. Ellie's sister, Neshama, is an atheist who observes Jewish practices to make their parents happy; and Ellie's grandmother, Bubbie, believes in God but doesn't practice the faith observantly.

Ellie is a sweet and kind girl who loves nature, her family, and practices her faith because it is expected of her. But Ellie's entire life is turned upside-down when she meets Lindsay, a beautiful fifteen year-old girl at the lake during the summer of 1987. There, Ellie discovers romantic and sexual feelings for Lindsay, and the two kiss and share intimate moments.

Back in the city, Ellie and Lindsay continue their relationship as Ellie's parents grow more devout and more conservative. Ellie struggles with her feelings for girls...