The fascinating tale of college best buddies Zac Mitchell and Bryce Tellier is found in Anah Crow’s “Becoming Us.” When Zac, a gay collegiate athlete, comes out in public during their junior year, their friendship becomes more difficult.
Bryce is completely taken aback by this realization and begins to doubt everything he ever believed to be true. Zac considers going back into the closet to be with Bryce, while Bryce struggles with his affection for Zac and his identity as they navigate their senior year.