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astrangewind's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I am speechless. A Million Quiet Revolutions is the book I wish I'd had as a teenager, or when I wasn't sure if I was trans, or when I felt alone because no one understood or saw me as a man.
I thought that the "verse" aspect of the novel would be awkward, but it's not. The poetry is far from complicated or intense; it serves to move the plot forward gently. Robin's imagery has always been soft and real, and the imagery in this book is no exception.
The characters felt real to me. I saw myself in them, being unsure and confused and scared, and loving each other all the same.
We need more stories like this, of trans people being in love, where no one dies and everything is looking up at the end. Queer people deserve stories like this. I think every queer person should read this book.
I thought that the "verse" aspect of the novel would be awkward, but it's not. The poetry is far from complicated or intense; it serves to move the plot forward gently. Robin's imagery has always been soft and real, and the imagery in this book is no exception.
The characters felt real to me. I saw myself in them, being unsure and confused and scared, and loving each other all the same.
We need more stories like this, of trans people being in love, where no one dies and everything is looking up at the end. Queer people deserve stories like this. I think every queer person should read this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Sexual violence, Sexual content, Transphobia, Outing, and Deadnaming
exra's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
These two put into words things that have been on my mind for a long time. I am grateful that this story exists.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Outing and War
anonymous_traveller's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, War, and Outing
Minor: Rape
Strong TW for: Religious (catholic) abuse by priests and religious content (Christianity and Judaism.)criticalgayze's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
My thanks to the publisher, FSG Young Readers/Fierce Reads, and Netgalley for early access to this title in exchange for review consideration.
This is such a powerful book that I think is a must-have for high school classroom libraries.
At first, I thought that the poems in this novel-in-verse were a little too narrative, but they grew on me over time. I do think some pieces are stronger than others, but I think they also build a solid narrative whole.
I really like that the author uses side of the page as a means to delineate the two narrative voices, instead of poem style or structure. This allows the author to play a little more and creates an extra intensity in the pieces. Formatting WAS a little interesting here, and I will be interested to see the final form of the novel when it drops in print next week. (I will be picking up a physical copy, which is very rare for me with eARCs.)
I do think the ending does fizzle out a little, but it is a minor quibble with what is otherwise a very strong piece.
Quotes:
I see your old name like a moth, dusty-winged and glowing. The name escapes out the open window and into the soupy August night into forever.
I hate the idea that war could be a game, but I love when you win.
This is such a powerful book that I think is a must-have for high school classroom libraries.
At first, I thought that the poems in this novel-in-verse were a little too narrative, but they grew on me over time. I do think some pieces are stronger than others, but I think they also build a solid narrative whole.
I really like that the author uses side of the page as a means to delineate the two narrative voices, instead of poem style or structure. This allows the author to play a little more and creates an extra intensity in the pieces. Formatting WAS a little interesting here, and I will be interested to see the final form of the novel when it drops in print next week. (I will be picking up a physical copy, which is very rare for me with eARCs.)
I do think the ending does fizzle out a little, but it is a minor quibble with what is otherwise a very strong piece.
Quotes:
I see your old name like a moth, dusty-winged and glowing. The name escapes out the open window and into the soupy August night into forever.
I hate the idea that war could be a game, but I love when you win.
I search trans, the prefix and the dictionary says the word can mean “across” and “beyond” and “through” and “changing thoroughly” all of which are things lots of people in high school seem to be but especially “changing thoroughly.”
I’m really thankful for that pin— for the symbols we have to show other queer people where we are.
It’s customary that first-time reenactors die first so our death was predetermined but it still feels heavy.
I have such a body.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming and Transphobia
Moderate: Homophobia and Outing
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual content
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