A Million Quiet Revolutions
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
Robin Gow's A Million Quiet Revolutions is a modern love story, told in verse, about two teenaged trans boys who name themselves after two Revolutionary War soldiers. A lyrical, aching young adult romance perfect for fans of The Poet X, Darius the Great is Not Okay, and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Universe.
“Robin Gow's A Million Quiet Revolutions is a stunning, lyrical love story about discovering our identity (and what that means for us) and the importance of seeing ourselves reflected in history. A gorgeous debut.” ―Nicole Melleby, author of Hurricane Season and In The Role of Brie Hutchens
For as long as they can remember, Aaron and Oliver have only ever had each other. In a small town with few queer teenagers, let alone young trans men, they’ve shared milestones like coming out as trans, buying the right binders―and falling for each other.
But just as their relationship has started to blossom, Aaron moves away. Feeling adrift, separated from the one person who understands them, they seek solace in digging deep into the annals of America’s past. When they discover the story of two Revolutionary War soldiers who they believe to have been trans man in love, they’re inspired to pay tribute to these soldiers by adopting their names―Aaron and Oliver. As they learn, they delve further into unwritten queer stories, and they discover the transformative power of reclaiming one’s place in history.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Robin Gow’s touching LGBTQ+ teen romance is a testament to telling your story—and reclaiming your history. In rural Pennsylvania, transgender boys Aaron and Oliver have been each other’s support system since first grade. They even picked their new names together from a story about two Revolutionary War soldiers who might have been trans lovers. But when Aaron’s family moves to New York, his eyes are suddenly opened to the larger LGBTQ+ world—and distance threatens to destroy his precious bond with Oliver. With flowing prose that gorgeously illuminates their characters’ feelings, Gow stunningly depicts the elation, confusion, and dread that are all a part of first love—especially for two trans teens trying to find their places in the world. Narrators Salem Corwin and Kaden Catalina tap into the roiling emotions that make Aaron and Oliver’s story so compelling. A Million Quiet Revolutions is a YA love story with a beautifully fresh perspective.