The Graham Effect

Content Warning: The section of the guide discusses depictions of murder, child abuse, foster care, child neglect, and sexual harassment.

Gigi, a 21-year-old women’s hockey player, stands at roughly five feet and four inches tall. She has gray eyes and long dark hair, often styled in a practical braid or ponytail. Years of dedication to hockey have given her a long-legged and muscular physique, though she modestly downplays her appearance, especially in comparison to her supermodel cousin.

Driven and focused, Gigi relentlessly pursues improvement in her sport, committing herself to rigorous training even during the off-season. Despite being the daughter of the legendary hockey player Garrett Graham, she faces the misconception that her prowess stems solely from genetic inheritance rather than her own effort. Simultaneously, Gigi grapples with the awareness of her privileged upbringing, which compounds her feelings of guilt whenever she experiences frustration or resentment toward others or the circumstances they impose upon her.

Despite Gigi’s deep love and respect for her father, she harbors a personal ambition to attain the one accolade he has never secured: an Olympic gold medal. Paradoxically, even this aspiration evokes feelings of guilt within her, yet Ryder’s support and guidance assist Gigi in navigating and embracing her complex array of emotions, both positive and negative.