A Million Quiet Revolutions
A Million Quiet Revolutions by Robin Gow is a young adult fiction book published by Square Fish on June 20, 2023. This edition, written in English and spanning 352 pages, presents a modern love story told in verse about two teenaged trans boys who draw inspiration from Revolutionary War soldiers. The narrative explores their journey of self-discovery and connection in a small town where they face the challenges of being queer and trans.
Readers will find a lyrical and poignant exploration of identity, love, and history as Aaron and Oliver navigate their relationship and personal growth. The story delves into themes of romance and the significance of reclaiming queer narratives from the past. As they adopt the names of the soldiers, they uncover unwritten queer stories, highlighting the transformative power of understanding one’s place in history. Further reading on trans history is included in the backmatter, enriching the context of their journey.
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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.
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.
Further reading on trans history is included in backmatter.
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