A review by armontheroad
A Million Quiet Revolutions by Robin Gow

emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A MILLION QUIET REVOLUTIONS is a deeply beautiful novel written in verse. We follow two trans teen boys in a romantic relationship together. One of the boys is a white Jewish only child, the other is a Puerto Rican Catholic with an older brother. I requested this only knowing it was a T4T relationship. I’m also in a T4T relationship, my partner and I are both trans men as well, but I was surprised just how much Oliver and Aaron are like me and my partner. Aaron being a Boricua completely took me by a surprise, but it made me so happy accidentally finding representation I could fully relate to. I love the conversations had in this book. They are raw and deeply personal. From discussions of dysphoria, unsupportive family, surviving sexual assault, self-discovery, discussions on Historical events, this was all handled stunningly! I cannot recommend this enough. Obviously, tread lightly due to potentially triggering content. The only critique I have is I want to see more of these characters. I would read 12 books all about them. 

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